Bank Merger Finalized
Peoples Financial Services Corp. has finalized its merger with FNCB Bancorp, creating a new entity with $5.5 billion in assets. The combined organization will operate under the Peoples Financial name, with shares trading on Nasdaq. The merger, valued at $129 million, expands the company’s presence across Pennsylvania, New York, and New Jersey.
Read More13 Year Old Bike Rider Hit By Car In Scranton
A 13-year-old boy is recovering after being hit by a car while riding his bicycle on Schlager Avenue in Scranton around 2:30 p.m. Tuesday. The boy’s family reports he is alert but bruised and is being treated at the hospital. Scranton police are investigating the crash, but the driver will not face charges.
Read MoreWayne County Man Sentenced For $2.1 Million Fraud
A man from Northeastern Pennsylvania is headed to prison for Pandemic Fraud. 36 year old Christopher Miller, formerly of Newfoundland in Wayne County, was sentenced to 12 years and 5 months in prison following his conviction on charges including bank fraud. Miller filed over 50 fraudulent applications for pandemic stimulus funds, illegally securing over $2.1 […]
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