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January 28, 2012

Questions over borrowing come too late

SCRANTON – City Council had several questions regarding the city’s requested borrowing of $9.85 million this week to cover debts from 2011, but those queries came hours after a judge’s order was handed down.

January 28, 2012

Directors must reapply for county jobs

SCRANTON – Attorneys and 29 department heads employed by Lackawanna County government must reapply for their jobs under new Democratic Majority Commissioners Jim Wansacz and Corey O’Brien as part of an ongoing efficiency effort.

January 28, 2012

Lackawanna budget will not be reopened

SCRANTON – While Lackawanna County Commissioners announced almost $115,000 in budget savings on Jan. 25, the legislators said they will not be reopening the 2012 budget to reduce a 38 percent tax increase, much to the chagrin of local Tea Party members.

January 28, 2012

New department introduced

SCRANTON – Just one day after revealing almost $115,000 in budget savings, Lackawanna County Commissioners announced on Jan. 26 that an additional $516,809.24 in savings will lead to the creation of the county’s new Department of Economic Development as well as four community relations employees.

January 28, 2012

An open letter to George Lucas: INFINITE IMPROBABILITY with Rich Howells

Dear George Lucas,

January 22, 2012

Madigan doesn’t hold back

Comedian Kathleen Madigan is considered one of the funniest women alive by critics, colleagues, and audiences alike, but not all her appearances in Pennsylvania have been as well received.

January 21, 2012

City funds investigation suggested

SCRANTON – Still reeling from news last week that $3 million in unspent parking meter revenue was found in a city account, City Council accused Mayor Chris Doherty on Thursday of concealing the money, called for the firing of Business Administrator Ryan McGowan, and urged a full local or federal investigation into the matter.

January 21, 2012

Fortis offers affordable dental care

Area residents who may be putting off essential dental care or even just a regular teeth cleaning due to a lack of insurance have a professional and inexpensive alternative that they may not be aware of.

January 21, 2012

WM3 trilogy encourages action, justice: INFINITE IMPROBABILITY with Rich Howells

Everything seems to move slower in places like Arkansas, but justice has been at a standstill in the Natural State for 18 years.