Scranton Times-Tribune

The Times-Tribune is a daily newspaper that caters to the Scranton area in Pennsylvania. It is owned by the Lynett family through their business, Times-Shamrock Communications. Each Sunday, the newspaper is released as The Sunday Times. The average number of copies distributed is 47,663.

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Scranton mayoral candidates debate

1 day ago | thetimes-tribune.com | Jim Lockwood

During a debate Tuesday night, candidates for Scranton mayor disagreed about top priorities and how the city should deal with the expansion of the Keystone Sanitary Landfill in neighboring Dunmore and Throop, among many other issues. The University of Scranton hosted the debates between candidates running in the May 20 primary election for Democratic and Republican nominations for city mayor.
Chris Kelly Opinion: As an example, Pope Francis lives on

2 days ago | thetimes-tribune.com | Chris Kelly

“Pope Francis was a voice of mercy in a time of noise. He walked with humility, spoke with fire and dared to love the unloved. He reminded the world that compassion isn’t weakness, and faith doesn’t have to shout to be heard. May he rest in the eternal peace he so often preached.” – Bob Dylan, on the passing of Pope FrancisAt the second checkpoint, I realized I left my wallet at the first. There was no going forward, and little hope I’d ever see my ID again.
PennDOT plans fix of West Market Street bridge in Scranton over Leach Creek

2 days ago | thetimes-tribune.com | Jim Lockwood

The state Department of Transportation plans to reconstruct in 2027 a West Market Street bridge over Leach Creek at Yard Avenue in Scranton that was damaged by the severe flash flooding of Sept. 9, 2023. PennDOT officials will explain the upcoming bridge project and receive public input during a Scranton City Council caucus tonight at 5:45 p.m. at Scranton City Hall, according to a public notice in The Times-Tribune on April 15.
Pennsylvania American Water offers customer outreach sessions

2 days ago | thetimes-tribune.com | Jim Lockwood

Pennsylvania American Water will hold customer outreach sessions in Lackawanna and Luzerne counties to answer questions about water and wastewater services, billing and financial assistance programs. The sessions, held via in-person and virtual appointments, will occur through June 19, the water company announced.
Police: Wanted Scranton man crashes into patrol vehicle

3 days ago | thetimes-tribune.com | Robert Tomkavage

A wanted Scranton man faces additional charges after police said he drove his car into a patrol vehicle during an undercover drug sting in the city Thursday. As members of the Scranton Police Street Crimes Unit, Lackawanna County Detective Drug Unit and Pennsylvania State Police Troop R Vice Unit were monitoring social media platforms, they noticed Ezequiel Soto advertising the sale of marijuana on his account, officers said.
N.J. woman faces theft, forgery charges in Dickson City

3 days ago | thetimes-tribune.com | Robert Tomkavage

A Patterson, New Jersey, woman faces identity theft and forgery charges after police said she tried to open a fraudulent account at a Dickson City bank. Officers responded to First National Bank on Main Street in the borough Friday around 3:57 p.m. for the report of a woman who attempted to open a new checking account with a fake internet bill, police said. She left the building before her information was verified, leaving the fraudulent bill behind, according to a criminal complaint.
Pope Francis recalled fondly in NEPA

3 days ago | thetimes-tribune.com | Jim Lockwood

The Most Rev. Joseph C. Bambera, bishop of Scranton, will celebrate a special diocesan memorial Mass for Pope Francis on Tuesday at 12:10 p.m. at St. Peter’s Cathedral in Scranton. The public is invited to attend the Mass for Pope Francis, the bishop announced. Pope Francis, who died Monday at 88, was the first Latin American pontiff. His legacy includes concern for the poor and marginalized, as well as climate change.
Waverly resident’s project fosters relationships with teens in Ukraine

3 days ago | thetimes-tribune.com | Christine Lee

A Girl Scout’s work with a nonprofit connecting English speakers with people in Ukraine allowed her and the people she interacted with a chance to learn about what makes their cultures similar and unique. Waverly resident Sierra Lavelle, a member of Girl Scout Troop 50968 in Clarks Summit, became a mentor for ENGin, a nonprofit organization that connects volunteer English speakers from around the world with people in Ukraine to help them learn English for her Gold Award project.
Glitches in Pa.’s new financial aid system exacerbated delays for thousands of students

3 days ago | thetimes-tribune.com | Charlotte Keith

By October, the scale of the crisis was clear. State grants that thousands of students were counting on to pay for college were weeks behind schedule. The botched rollout of a new federal financial aid form had already caused serious delays. Then, the new software system the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA) was using to run the grant program slowed things down even more.
Taylor, Ransom Twp. police agreement off to smooth start

3 days ago | thetimes-tribune.com | Frank Wilkes Lesnefsky

The Taylor Police Department extended its coverage to Ransom Twp. at the start of the year, and now more than three months into the agreement, officials from both towns are happy with the results. “It’s been really smooth,” Police Chief Brian Holland said. “We’ve gotten a lot of positive feedback from the residents. They’re really thrilled with the increased presence.”Taylor extended its police protection to Ransom Twp. on Jan.