Shelby Fisk

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Scranton Edition Staff Writer / Photographer

sfisk@scrantonedition.com

(570) 558-0843

Shelby Fisk joined The Times Leader Scranton Edition staff in May 2009 and works as a reporter and photographer.

Shelby graduated from Keystone College in 2009, with a Bachelor of Arts degree in the field of Communication and Humanities, with a focus in Journalism and Writing.

Previous to joining The Times Leader Scranton Edition, Shelby interned and worked at The Abington Journal, also owned by Wilkes-Barre Publishing Co.

In November of 2007, as a soon-to-be intern, Shelby began working with The Abington Journal helping with the 60th anniversary edition. Shelby officially started her internship in January of 2008 and continued until April of 2008, covering Clarks Green and Abington Township meetings, writing school, community and even some sports stories.

Before her internship ended, she was offered a part-time position with the paper. Until April of 2009, she worked as a part-time employee at The Abington Journal, working on every special section, covering AAJRB meetings, writing school and feature stories, breaking news stories, and working on ongoing coverage. In total, she wrote 150 articles.

While at The Abington Journal, Shelby was a recipient of a Keystone Press Award for the Sports Event Coverage for her first-person adventure learning to ride a BMX bike.

Originally from Florida, Shelby grew up in Scranton where she still resides.

In her spare time Shelby enjoys cooking and reading. She is also currently working on a novel she started as her senior Capstone project at Keystone College, entitled “Penny Candy.”

Latest Articles by Shelby Fisk

November 7, 2009

Scranton man a driving force for soup kitchen

SCRANTON – Thirty-one years ago, Gabe Castagnaro said he was employed as a local beer truck driver when he received a call from a bowling buddy. His friend had joined St. Francis of Assisi Kitchen, an organization dedicated to serving meals to the poor and needy in the area, as a cook. St. Francis was just beginning operations and Castagnaro said he was told that the truck used to collect food and clothing donations was broken down.

November 7, 2009

Dems sweep Scranton council race

SCRANTON – On Tuesday night, Chris Doherty secured a third term as mayor of Scranton, but he will begin that term with a new council majority, which could possibly include a former opponent.

November 6, 2009

Johnny's Car Wash, Scranton, offering vets free car washes

In observance of Veterans Day on Wednesday, area veterans can have their cars washed for free at Johnny’s Car Wash, 3102 N. Main Ave., Scranton.

November 3, 2009

Doherty victorious in bid for a third term

SCRANTON – Scranton Mayor Chris Doherty has secured a third term as mayor of Scranton, according to unofficial results from Tuesday’s general election. Scranton city council, meanwhile, retained one councilwoman, Janet Evans, and will welcome two new faces, Pat Rogan and Frank Joyce – all Democrats.

November 3, 2009

Scranton mayor candidates predict low turnout amid high hopes

Before many everyday citizens had a chance to make their way to the polls, Scranton Mayor Chris Doherty was smiling and greeting campaign volunteers outside Robert Morris Elementary School in the city's Green Ridge section on Tuesday.