Chinchilla News

Editor: In regard to your June 1 article, "Tax Office Disarray," I feel that as citizens of Scranton we take seriously our responsibility to pay our taxes hoping those taxes will be used responsibly by our ...

The weekday crush on Routes 6 and 11 in Chinchilla starts around 4 p.m., with northbound cars stacking up at the traffic signal at Layton Road.

“As if I don't have enough problems”

Fire destroyed a vacant single-story farmhouse that was long-considered by some a public nuisance and served as a catalyst for tougher property regulations in the township. via Fire Engineering

ANDERS: A son, Feb. 12, to Jerry and Keri Weilard Anders, Chinchilla. BASALYGA: A daughter, Feb. via The Times-Tribune

Library event: Abington Community Library Teen Leadership Committee will present "Welcome to Hogwarts" on Jan. via The Times-Tribune

Richard James Angehr, Schenectady, N.Y., and Laura Jeanne Prutisto, Archbald. Robert Barry Stevens and Bridget Erintha Scullin, both of Scranton. via The Times-Tribune

“The fireball, it was something to see”

When a series of electrical transformers malfunctioned on Dec. 16, quick thinking from two first responders helped avert a possible catastrophe in the Abingtons. via The Times-Tribune

“If I was that close when the fireball erupted, I probably wouldn't be talking to you right now”

A series of electrical transformer malfunctions, including an explosion at one outside Sheetz, shook the Abingtons commercial strip and frazzled those nearby Sunday. via The Times-Tribune

“It's so important for everyone to feel like they are part of the community.”

Atribute to the region's best and brightest women Family : Daughter of Alice Boga, West Scranton and the late William Boga; brothers, Wayne and wife, Cheryl Boga, Chinchilla; and William and wife, Rhonda Boga, ... via The Times-Tribune

Band fundraiser: Abington Heights Marching Band is conducting a citrus sale through Nov. via The Times-Tribune

Chinchilla United Methodist Church was the setting Saturday for the wedding of Lisa Marie Bunevicius, Scranton, and Scott Leslie Daniels, South Abington Township. via The Times-Tribune

Penn State Worthington Scranton is pleased to announce the four newest members to the campus's advisory board. via Tri State Observer

Mr. and Mrs. William J. Griffin, Clarks Summit, celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary today. via The Times-Tribune

John G. Antoine, 84, of Upper Nazareth Township, died Sunday at the VNA Hospice House of St. via The Times-Tribune

Veterans outreach: Ruth Gonzalez, of the Governor's Veterans Outreach and Assistance Center, will visit the Municipal Building, 400 Church St., on Wednesday, 1 to 3 p.m., to help veterans who have concerns ... via The Times-Tribune

United Methodist Church of Chinchilla was the setting July 7 for the wedding of Corinne Day and James Winfield Stanley, both of Dickson City. via The Times-Tribune