Frank Wilkes Lesnefsky
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Scranton, PA, United States
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Ritter's, Jefferson Twp. settle zoning dispute
JEFFERSON TWP. — Ritter’s Farm Markets and the township reached a settlement Thursday night after the township cited the business for building a winery without a permit. → Read More
Flea market at Sugarman's to close next month
Vendors preparing to move out of the Shops at Eynon market say they'll miss the people. → Read More
Praying and filleting: Scranton diocese priests enter virtual cook-off
When there’s nothing good on TV, the Most Rev. Joseph C. Bambera admits he’ll tune into a cooking show. → Read More
Moosic police demonstrate new de-escalation tool
MOOSIC — A shot rang out, and in the blink of an eye, a yellow rope ensnared Police Chief Rick Janesko’s legs . → Read More
Scranton deacon works with Vatican on mental health video
Two years after Deacon Ed Shoener helped found the Association of Catholic Mental Health Ministers, his phone rang. → Read More
Health Department: No new COVID-19 data due to technical issues
The Pennsylvania Department of Health did not release COVID-19 case data Saturday due to technical issues. → Read More
Health Department: No new COVID-19 data due to technical issues
The Pennsylvania Department of Health did not release COVID-19 case data Saturday due to technical issues. → Read More
Scranton mask makers help Santa's elves stay safe during pandemic
Even Elves on the Shelf are taking precautions this year — with the help of some local mask makers. → Read More
96th annual Solemn Novena to St. Ann begins under unusual circumstances, same faith
SCRANTON — The inaugural day of the 96th annual Solemn Novena to St. Ann was unlike any other. → Read More
Solemn Novena to St. Ann to go on as planned
The 96th annual Solemn Novena to St. Ann will continue as planned Friday, albeit with unprecedented restrictions. → Read More
Scranton, Pa., Police Launch Smartphone Crime Reporting App
The new reporting system is for crimes that aren’t currently in progress and don’t have any suspects. Reportable crimes include vandalism, hit-and-runs, identify theft, theft and harassment by communication. → Read More
City Council Virtual Meetings Must Remain Open to Public
The challenge for many officials during this pandemic is that they are operating in largely uncharted territory in regard to Pennsylvania’s Sunshine Act, which requires meetings to be open to the public. → Read More
Show or not, ‘Office’ fans get together for memories
SCRANTON — At Stage West, one table was straight out of “The Office” Saturday night. The table featured Jim Halpert, Dwight Schrute, Angela Martin and a miscellaneous character enjoying drinks. Or, in their everyday lives, Kevin Kendra of Mountain Top, Da → Read More
Show or not, ‘Office’ fans get together for memories
SCRANTON — At Stage West, one table was straight out of “The Office” Saturday night. The table featured Jim Halpert, Dwight Schrute, Angela Martin and a miscellaneous character enjoying drinks. Or, in their everyday lives, Kevin Kendra of Mountain Top, Da → Read More
NEPA church makes 15K pierogies for Lent
MAYFIELD — Using a pierogi recipe passed down through generations, an assembly line of parishioners deftly scooped potato balls in St. John’s Center as they worked to prepare 15,000 pierogies for Lent. The parishioners of St. John’s Russian Orthodox Cathe → Read More
Crowds flock to Scranton for annual St. Patrick’s parade
SCRANTON — Born in Scotland with an Irish grandfather, Jim McPhee moved to the United States in 1972, and 47 years later, he attended his first St. Patrick’s Parade in the city on Saturday. The 72-year-old from Dallas wore a special kilt that bore his fam → Read More
Crowds flock to Scranton for annual St. Patrick’s parade
SCRANTON — Born in Scotland with an Irish grandfather, Jim McPhee moved to the United States in 1972, and 47 years later, he attended his first St. Patrick’s Parade in the city on Saturday. The 72-year-old from Dallas wore a special kilt that bore his fam → Read More
Taylor, Pa., Volunteer Firefighters Could See Tax Credits as Early as 2020
It means firefighters will be eligible for a 20 percent credit on their municipal property taxes and up to $500 on their earned income tax in the borough in 2020. → Read More
Polar plunge raises $11,000 for cancer nonprofit
SCRANTON — Plunging into frigid water in the dead of winter was nothing compared to beating colon cancer for Jeff Baran. Now 10 years cancer free, the 58-year-old from Bear Creek joined more than 100 others Saturday as they leapt into a pool of bone-chill → Read More
Polar plunge raises $11,000 for cancer nonprofit
SCRANTON — Plunging into frigid water in the dead of winter was nothing compared to beating colon cancer for Jeff Baran. Now 10 years cancer free, the 58-year-old from Bear Creek joined more than 100 others Saturday as they leapt into a pool of bone-chill → Read More