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Local hospitals welcome first babies of the new year
A Blakely couple who had a rough 2025, welcomed the new year in one of the best ways possible — with a brand new healthy baby boy. Concise Midnight Tahji made his appearance at Geisinger Community Medical Center at 2:17 a.m. on Jan. 1, the first baby of the year to be born at the health care facility. Just over...
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DEP to hold meeting on ‘Project Gravity’ data centers in Archbald
The state will hold an informational meeting on the data center campus Jan. 6 at Valley View High School, giving residents and interested parties an opportunity to ask the developer and DEP questions
Crime and Public Safety
Police stop Scranton man over brake light, find drugs in his socks
A Scranton man stopped by police for a nonfunctioning brake light had drugs in his socks, police charge.
High School Sports
HS BASKETBALL: North Pocono girls capture Taylor Lions crown
Anna Clementoni went 8 for 8 from the foul line in the second half and finished with 14 points to help North Pocono secure a 38-22 win over Riverside in the championship game of the Taylor Lions Club girls basketball...
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PS Bank donates to Bread Basket of NEPA
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Local News
Scranton Prep scholarships announced
Scranton Prep’s 2025 Entrance Exam Scholarship winners celebrated their achievement over breakfast at Prep on...
Announcements
Mr. and Mrs. Steven Kropa
St. Adalbert’s Polish National Catholic Church was the setting Dec. 7, 2024, for the wedding...
Things To Do
Top 10 new theme park attractions in the U.S. for 2026
The new year is already shaping up as a good one for roller coaster enthusiasts,...
Pennsylvania News
At least $18.7M poured into critical Pa. Supreme Court retention races
Supporters of the three justices — all elected as Democrats — outspent opponents by millions.
Election
Election 2026: Here are the important dates for voters, candidates
The window for prospective candidates seeking spots on Democratic or Republican primary ballots to circulate...
Editorials
Our Opinion: The most critical fight in 2026 is for ourselves
Maybe you saw the video when it first began hitting social media feeds last summer....
Letters To The Editor
Letter: One day’s headlines from Trump’s ‘circus’
One day’s headlines from Trump’s ‘circus’ Editor: It is quite apparent MAGA supporters are the...
National News
Today In History, January 1: Ellis Island opens
The Ellis Island Immigration Station in New York formally opened, processing nearly 700 immigrants on...
World News
US imposes sanctions on 4 Venezuelan oil firms and 4 more tankers in Maduro crackdown
The action Wednesday is part of the Trump administration’s pressure campaign on Maduro.
Business
Asked on Reddit: Can I justify an expensive hobby?
It turns out financial experts think it’s OK to indulge — in a balanced way.
National Politics
Chief Justice says Constitution remains ‘firm and unshaken’ with major Supreme Court rulings ahead
Roberts released his annual letter to the judiciary on Wednesday.
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Cozy up with these comfortable husband pillows
You might benefit from a much bigger and sturdier husband pillow that was designed to...