Peckville News

Before Jerry Auriemma visited his wife's grave at Cathedral Cemetery, he visited the grave of a stranger, a veteran.

A community in Lackawanna County found a special way to honor two young people who passed away within days of each other in 2007.

Largest ambulance company in NEPA will note 11th anniversary on Aug. 4. Lackawanna Ambulance, the largest EMS and medical transportation provider in northeastern Pennsylvania, is preparing to mark a milestone.

A man has been sentenced for an arson at a catering business in Lackawanna County.

The Scranton State School for the Deaf will remain open but it will no longer be run by the state, according to Education Secretary Gerald Zahorchak.

State Senate Democratic leader Bob Mellow of Peckville has been appointed to the Pennsylvania Stimulous Oversight Commission to watch how federal dollars are spent in the the state.

Gov. Ed Rendell's announcement that the area's soon-to-open medical college would lose its $5 million state funding next year in the midst of tough budget cuts has been met with disappointment and surprise from ...

Governor Rendell's announcement Wednesday that the state plans to close the Scranton State School for the Deaf caused quite a stir in the community.

The following were sentenced Tuesday in Lackawanna County Court by Judge Michael Barrasse: a- Keith Green, 31, of Scranton, one year of probation after pleading guilty to accidents involving damage to an ...

The occasion marked the final show of a two-year tour to 21 regional high schools around Veterans Day for 24 performances that were seen by nearly 18,000 students, teachers, veterans and the public.

A gallon of heating oil for your home is less than half the price it was one year ago today.

PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS Nadine Bartkowski, agent for Michael Bartkowski, Peckville, to Paul N. and Winifred E. Jenkins, Harrisburg, a property in Blakely for $135,000. Peter, Keith and Lori Tolerico, Carbondale, ...

MARRIAGE LICENSES a- John Joseph Coccodrilli and Amaya Modesta Elu, both of Peckville.

People who would normally eat alone for Christmas had another option today. Scranton business man Bob Bolus held a charity dinner for the 14th year in a row.

A mostly sunny 36-degree day, a bad economic downturn and the popularity of the 14th consecutive Christmas dinner by Scranton businessman Bob Bolus drew a record turnout Thursday to St.

There is no word if weather is to blame for a crash that sent a car careening into a home in Lackawanna County and the homeowner said this isn't the first time.

An 18-year-old Peckville man waived escape charges in Luzerne County Central Court on Tuesday, Butler Township police said.

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Monday, December 08, 2008 Is Pennsylvania Attorney General Tom Corbett investigating alleged bad behavior in state Sen.