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100 Years Ago - DA Maxey going after slot machines

Lackawanna County District Attorney George Maxey ordered a second raid on slot machines in Scranton.

 

Hobby becomes business for caterer

Endless Mountain Catering started off as a hobby. Owned and operated by Scott Swenson, the Tunkhannock-based company has been providing food for various social functions for nearly 10 years.

 

Three generations of haircuts

PLAINS TWP. — Inside an old-fashioned barbershop in Plains Twp., cutting hair is a family affair. Gregory Stella, 80, opened his own barbershop 55 years ago and three generations of his family now work there.

 

Namedropper, 6/16/18

Scranton woman recognized for fighting for seniors State Secretary of Banking and Securities Robin L. Wiessman recognized Deirdre Spelman of Scranton and 11 other members of the AARP Consumer Issues Task Force on Monday for their work fighting scams aimed

 

People on the Move

Classic Properties Breana Schall has joined the Kingston office. She had a banking career before moving to Plains Twp. in 2016 with her husband and got her real estate license in 2017. Honesdale National Bank Randy Donovan was recently promoted to commerc

 

Sky's the limit: Vintage warplanes visit airport

PITTSTON TWP. — The iconic B-29 Superfortress “FIFI” rumbled down the runway of the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport on Saturday, but instead of carrying 11 airmen into war, the bomber carried airplane enthusiasts from across the globe. The Wor

 

Can you ace our civics test?

1. How many justices serve on the Supreme Court? A. 9 B. 11 C.7 D. 13 2. Congress MUST meet at least once every: A. 4 years B. year C. month D. 2 years 3. The Constitution guarantees to every state: A. freedom to make any law it wishes B. legal help C. a

 

Business Buzz

Company unveils docking station Golden Technologies of Old Forge is changing the way retailers and consumers charge their scooter batteries to keep mobility at top speed. Its innovative battery docking station will greatly increase the ability to stay on

 

Kids who battled cancer sell lemonade to fund research

SOUTH ABINGTON TWP. — For four township children who battled cancer, a simple lemonade stand they set up symbolized so much more. Matthew McDonnell, 8, Matthew Siegler, 13, Kaidence O’Donnell, 8, and Alexander Tserovski, 9, all live in South Abington Twp.

 

A splashy opening for Nay Aug Park pool

A bench at Nay Aug Park near the pool entrance was dedicated Saturday in honor of Robert “Ozzie” Quinn, former president of the Hill Neighborhood Association. The dedication coincided with the opening of the park’s pool facility for the season. The pool o

 

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