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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 18, 2009
What a dump?
A new bar and restaurant is coming to Scranton and the owners hope the patrons will be calling it “a dump,” as it's name will be “The City Dump.”
November 18, 2009
Proposed job cuts, parking fees trump discussion at Scranton city council meeting
SCRANTON – Job reductions and proposed increased parking meter fees and fines in the city’s drafted $77 million 2010 budget came under fire at city council’s meeting Tuesday night.
November 14, 2009
County OKs sale of nursing home
SCRANTON – Lackawanna County commissioners on Wednesday approved a letter of intent to sell the Lackawanna County Health Care Center to Miami-based Millennium Management LLC for $13.4 million.
November 14, 2009
Retired vet spends his time helping fellow veterans
SCRANTON – On the day that it opened, the Gino Merli Veterans’ Center, 401 Penn Ave., Scranton, had one volunteer, Arlington Phillips, ready to help.
November 14, 2009
Back to the books
SCRANTON – Scranton council is considering organizing a library authority.
November 13, 2009
Timmy’s Town Center museum opens in Scranton
SCRANTON – The long awaited children’s museum, Timmy’s Town Center has opened its doors at The Mall At Steamtown.
November 13, 2009
New Corporate center’s first tenant breaks ground
SCRANTON – The first tenant of Mount Pleasant Corporate Center, Seventh Avenue and Linden Street, Scranton, broke ground Friday morning.
November 12, 2009
Lackawanna County commissioners approve nursing home sale
SCRANTON – Lackawanna County commissioners on Wednesday approved a letter of intent to sell the Lackawanna County Health Care Center to Miami-based Millennium Management LLC for $13.4 million.
November 11, 2009
Veterans honored in Scranton ceremony
SCRANTON – This morning, area veterans, their families, and local and state dignitaries gathered in front of the Lackawanna County Courthouse to honor those who have served our country.
November 10, 2009
Doherty will run for governor
SCRANTON – On Tuesday at noon Scranton Mayor Chris Doherty officially launched his campaign to be the next Pennsylvania governor.
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