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Danville Business Alliance makes 'Good' pick for new director

6 days ago | northcentralpa.com | Geraldine Gibbons |Geri Gibbons

Danville, Pa. — The Danville Business Alliance (DBA) has a new executive director. Lura Good was appointed to the position by the organization's Board of Directors, they announced Thursday. Originally from Elysburg, Good has a strong background in nonprofit communications, marketing, and community development — along with a deep appreciation for Danville’s business community and downtown revitalization efforts.
Scranton man accused of stomping cat to death

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Geraldine Gibbons

SCRANTON — A 20-year-old Scranton man stomped a cat to death on Wednesday, Scranton police charge. Noah Gillis is facing a felony charge of aggravated cruelty to animals. According to the criminal complaint:Police responded to an area of Parker Street for the report of a man who had just killed a cat near the intersection of Main Avenue and Dean Street. When officers go to the scene, they found Gillis walking north on Main Avenue, with a juvenile walking behind him, pointing at him.
Pa. Supreme Court ruling limits access to mug shots

1 week ago | thetimes-tribune.com | Geraldine Gibbons

County prisons in Northeast Pennsylvania have stopped providing mug shots of accused criminals to media organizations, with officials citing a Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruling as the reason for the change. The unanimous high court ruling in April in Mezzacappa v. Northampton County states that mug shots are categorized as “identifiable descriptors” and county agencies are prohibited from distributing them under the state’s Criminal History Record Information Act, or CHRIA.
Scranton man accused of stomping cat to death

1 week ago | thetimes-tribune.com | Geraldine Gibbons

SCRANTON — A 20-year-old Scranton man stomped a cat to death on Wednesday, Scranton police charge. Noah Gillis is facing a felony charge of aggravated cruelty to animals. According to the criminal complaint:Police responded to an area of Parker Street for the report of a man who had just killed a cat near the intersection of Main Avenue and Dean Street. When officers go to the scene, they found Gillis walking north on Main Avenue, with a juvenile walking behind him, pointing at him.
Taylor police: Man attacks girlfriend, resists officers

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Geraldine Gibbons

A Scranton man, upset over his broken vehicle, attacked his girlfriend as she was trying to contact emergency services, Taylor borough police charge. Chad Thomas, 30, of 533 Hemlock St., is facing charges of strangulation, assault and resisting arrest. According to the criminal complaint:At about 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Taylor police officers responded to a call for help to emergency dispatchers from 57 Kennedy Boulevard, Taylor.
Taylor police: Man attacks girlfriend, resists officers

1 week ago | thetimes-tribune.com | Geraldine Gibbons

A Scranton man, upset over his broken vehicle, attacked his girlfriend as she was trying to contact emergency services, Taylor borough police charge. Chad Thomas, 30, of 533 Hemlock St., is facing charges of strangulation, assault and resisting arrest. According to the criminal complaint:At about 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Taylor police officers responded to a call for help to emergency dispatchers from 57 Kennedy Boulevard, Taylor.
Scranton School Board president shares book about bravery, hope with kids

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Geraldine Gibbons

Ty Holmes previewed the children’s book he was writing based on the challenges of his childhood to kindergartners at John Adams Elementary School in December. He told them he would be back to read it to them. He kept his promise. The Scranton School Board president read the book, “Tyler, the Unbreakable Kid,” to about 40 cross-legged students Tuesday morning.
Scranton School Board president shares book about bravery, hope with kindergarteners

1 week ago | thetimes-tribune.com | Geraldine Gibbons

Ty Holmes previewed the children’s book he was writing based on the challenges of his childhood to kindergartners at John Adams Elementary School in December. He told them he would be back to read it to them. He kept his promise. The Scranton School Board president read the book, “Tyler, the Unbreakable Kid,” to about 40 cross-legged students Tuesday morning. Holmes named the main character of his book Tyler — a name he always wanted for himself (his first name is Tyrone).
Scranton man charged with selling cocaine to confidential informant

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Geraldine Gibbons

A Scranton man who told investigators he supplies most of the city with crack cocaine sold the drug to a confidential informant, state police charge. Burt L. Wright, 55, of 1010 Summit Pointe, faces two felony counts of delivery of crack cocaine.
Police: Man kicks in door, punches ex-girlfriend

1 week ago | thetimes-tribune.com | Geraldine Gibbons

SCRANTON — A man punched his ex-girlfriend in the face after kicking in the door of her home, Scranton police charge. Wilson Jose Torres, 37, listed as homeless in court papers, is accused of assault and burglary. According to the criminal complaint:Just after 9 a.m. on Sunday, officers responded to the 400 block of West Market Street for the report of an altercation. Dispatchers told officers a man had left the scene.