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Pennsylvania Crime Stoppers is offering a cash reward for information leading to the arrest of whoever committed any or all of five arsons in Lackawanna County's Mid Valley region within the past year. via Pocono Record

“Some of the top ones are Lake Scranton, running walking around Lake Scranton, Nay Aug Park, the Everhart Museum,, baseball games at the stadium”

There's an interesting effort going on in northeastern Pennsylvania these days. People are being asked what their favorite things are to do around here. via WNEP

“It means a lot. It's ah, how often can something like this happen to you. I'm trilled. I think it's a good idea, that's it”

A new week means another visit today from a presidential contender. It's Democrat Barack Obama's turn to stump for votes in Scranton. via WNEP-TV Moosic

Police have made an arrest has in the Deanna Marie Null murder case. Deanna Null's dismembered remains were found along highways in both Monroe and Lackawanna Counties in January. via Pocono Record

“The thing that is really impressive with these trees is the fact that they've withstood the test of time and all the land use changes that occurred over the last 200 years.”

Among the old foundations that used to be a park near the St. Mary's Cemetery, there is a champion. via Times Leader

First-time director Paul Sorvino doesn't understand why his investors are so jittery. via The Morning Call

Eugene E. Miller, 62, a resident of Lakeville, and a former resident of Scranton, died Tuesday evening in the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. via The Times-Tribune

“This is an important election year, and we will not be reinventing the wheel for the voters”

Lackawanna County will return to touch-screen voting for the April 22 primary. The commissioners agreed Wednesday to purchase 600 electronic touch-screen machines from Premier Election Solutions Inc., ending a ... via The Times-Tribune

YOUR OPINION Keep county coverage Editor: It was announced Friday that Electric City Television will become the new operator of public access Channels 61 and 62. via The Times-Tribune

“It looks like we are getting into the peak season. We have seen more flu cases”

The flu bug is biting again in Pennsylvania, meting out its particular brand of seasonal misery after laying low last winter. via Citizensvoice.com

The Lehigh River meanders through some of the most pristine and wild areas in northeastern Pennsylvania . via Times Leader

“We are just trying to keep an eye on what the weather is going to do”

Wary emergency management officials have a watch on Northeastern Pennsylvania's rivers and streams today as heavy rain and melting snow and ice create the potential for flooding. via The Times-Tribune

“We see plenty of crime in Dauphin County to concern ourselves with. We didn't look for this, didn't ask for it, but if someone commits a crime here, we're going to follow up. We're going to do the right thing”

Prosecutors in Harrisburg are pursuing a perjury case against Louis DeNaples, the owner of Mount Airy Casino Resort. via WNEP-TV Moosic

“With the suspension of the license that will be put on hold”

Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board member Ray Angeli said Thursday he would participate in board votes relating to the suspended license of Mount Airy Casino Resort owner Louis A. DeNaples, even though DeNaples' ... via Times Leader

“Mr. DeNaples has always been to us a man of utmost integrity”

News of criminal charges against Louis DeNaples inspired shock, words of support and silence Wednesday from those who worked with or benefited from the region's richest and most influential philanthropist. via The Times-Tribune

“I see that institution getting grants to do cutting-edge research, sharing knowledge and shaping the future of medical care and scientific research around the country.”

The breakneck speed of the proposed Commonwealth Medical College's recent growth continued Monday with the announcement of four new members to the board of trustees. via The Times-Tribune

Electors already challenging electronic voting machines in Pennsylvania asked Commonwealth Court on Friday to stop Northampton and two other counties from buying a new electronic voting system to replace one decertified last year.

Northampton County already has placed a $1.7 million order for 300 refurbished AVC Advantage machines from Sequoia Voting Systems for use in the April 22 primary. The county has set aside $2 million for the purchase and will be reimbursed up to just over $2 million by the state. Read more

“We may have to consider intervening.”

Whether Lackawanna County voters use electronic touch-screen machines or another voting system in the April 22 primary may be decided by a state appeals court. via The Times-Tribune