TCMC Researches Breast Cancer Drug

MSNBC - Fri Nov 27

27, 2009 SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY- The fight against breast cancer is well underway at The Commonwealth Medical College in Scranton.

Thornhurst home damaged by chimney fire

The Times-Tribune - Fri Nov 27

A chimney fire expanded and damaged the roof and side of a single-family home at 109 River Road Friday morning, according to Red Cross officials.

Medical college could get share of table games

Standard Speaker - Fri Nov 27

Commonwealth Medical College would get an annual share of table games revenue under a proposal getting serious consideration from legislative leaders negotiating the unfinished part of the state budget.

Pre-Black Friday Shopping Lines Began at

MSNBC - Thu Nov 26

Black Friday was still 24 hours away, but that didn't stop hundreds of shoppers Thanksgiving morning in Lackawanna County.

First-Ever Turkey Trot Helps Out Charities

MSNBC - Thu Nov 26

While the annual Race for the Diamonds usually grabs headlines on Thanksgiving, a race in Lackawanna county made some history of its own Thursday.

Suspended lawyer from Carbondale sentenced in tax case

The Times-Tribune - Thu Nov 26

A suspended lawyer was sentenced Wednesday to one year of probation by U.S. Magistrate Judge Thomas M. Blewitt for failing to pay taxes.

Lackawanna County business shut down for selling knock-off handbags, accessories

Pocono Record - Wed Nov 25

A Lackawanna County business has been closed down for selling counterfeit designer purses and accessories and the Pennsylvania attorney general is warning consumers to be wary of knock-off items during the holiday shopping season.

State Shuts Down Store for Selling Fake Purses

MSNBC - Wed Nov 25

A Lackawanna County business is closed after state officials say it was selling counterfeit goods.

Thousands Receive Thanksgiving Meals

WNEP - Wed Nov 25

Thanks to the Family to Family program in Lackawanna County, hundreds of families will have a better Thanksgiving.

86-Year-Old Sentenced on Sex Charges

MSNBC - Tue Nov 24

A man from Lackawanna County is going to prison for a sex crime that shocked even seasoned veterans.