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Weekly newspaper serving the Mid- and Upper-Lackawanna Valley. Send your news tips and story ideas to Erin Nissley, editor, at [email protected].

07/18/2025

Alvernia University Olivia Blockberger of Peckville graduated with a Master of Science in occupational therapy degree and a Bachelor of Science in health science in May. Blockberger was also named …

07/18/2025

American Legion Michael Steiner Post 411, Jessup, hosted a formal military ball on June 13.

07/17/2025

See what there is to do in the Midvalley and Upvalley.

07/17/2025

Greater Scranton YMCA receives grant funds for STEM Lab The Greater Scranton YMCA was awarded a $25,000 grant from the William G. McGowan Charitable Fund in April. The grant will support the creati…

07/17/2025

Committee members met June 23 to discuss Olyphant Borough’s second annual Kris Kringle Christmas Market Extravaganza, which will be held Saturday, Dec. 6, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

07/17/2025

We weren't able to get this event in for today's print edition, so we wanted to post it here. The William Walker Hose Company will host its annual Corn & Clam Slam fireman’s festival/picnic Friday and Saturday, starting at 4 p.m. each day, on the company grounds, 803 Penn Ave., Mayfield. The event will feature ethnic foods, fried dough, potato pancakes, fresh steamed clams, basket raffle, party tent (must be 21-plus with valid ID to enter). Friday will feature music by Bon Poison and Saturday will feature music by 3 Brix Shy. Fireman’s parade through Mayfield is Saturday at 7 p.m.

07/17/2025

I’m here today to talk about a disease of grave seriousness — hepatitis. In recent years, the medical community has made significant strides in combating this global scourge. Still, much work remai…

07/17/2025

For Kendal Johnson of Dickson City, baking and selling her creations isn’t just a fun side hobby. It’s been part of her all of her life, and now, she’s making steps to turn her dreams into reality.…

07/14/2025

Carbondale Area Junior/Senior High School honored 16 Track and Field seniors prior to their home meet versus Dunmore on April 28.

07/14/2025

Women in Philanthropy (WIP), the initiative of the Scranton Area Community Foundation that focuses on empowering and transforming the lives of women and girls in the Lackawanna County region, annou…

07/14/2025

The Michael Steiner American Legion Auxiliary Unit 411, Jessup, received a donation to purchase a banner and table cloth liner from Renegade Roofing of Forest City, owned by John Williams.

07/14/2025

Eynon-Archbald Lions Club participated in Eynon and Archbald’s Memorial Day services and parade.

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