Onorato announces bid for governor Oct 7, 2009
" In an interview before his rally, Mr. Onorato characterized his record and the message of his candidacy as that of a pro-business progressive. He pointed out that he had presided over a reform of the county row office system and promised to confront Harrisburg's status quo as well. "There's no reason we have to have the most expensive Legislature," he said. "Taxpayers are fed up," he added, while stopping short of endorsing calls to shrink the size of the state's legislative branch. Mr.... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
County exec Onorato launches run for Pa. governor Oct 7, 2009
County exec Onorato launches run for Pa. governor - Somerset - Daily American. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Wellesley's St. James celebrates 5 years in vigil Oct 3, 2009
The Bishop of Scranton, Joseph Martino, resigned unexpectedly at the age of 63; the usual retirement age is 75. During his brief tenure as Bishop he announced plans to close 113 out of 231 diocesan parishes. (Wellesley Townsman, MA)
State rep has plan to avoid budget delays Sep 30, 2009
Hanna has plan to avoid budget impasses - Pittsburgh Business Times. for free extra services. (Pittsburgh Business Times, PA)
Breast surgeon Donald Keenan joins The Western Pennsylvania Hospital Sep 26, 2009
Scranton Mayor Chris Doherty. Other (I'll explain in the comments). (Pittsburgh Business Times, PA)
• Eugene M. Walsh Sep 19, 2009
Mr. Walsh was born Jan. 24, 1927, in Scranton, Pa. the son of John and Caroline Bohn Walsh. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
Police: Wilkes-Barre school board member sold a teaching position Sep 16, 2009
A federal grand jury in Scranton accused Pizzella of passing a $5,000 bribe to a school board member who helped a teacher get a job with the district. Cash for the payment allegedly came from the father-in-law of the teacher and was transferred by Pizzella to the board member. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Judges plead not guilty to racketeering Sep 16, 2009
judges plead not guilty in racketeering case. Accused of taking millions in kickbacks related to juvenile facilities. (MSNBC -- Crime)
Landowners vs. gas drillers comes to top Pa. court Sep 13, 2009
Separately, a federal judge in Scranton hearing a case against Cabot Oil orp. denied a motion to dismiss the case, saying the laws silence does not necessarily mean the costs can be legally deducted. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Ex-Judges Indicted in Kids-for-Cash Scheme Sep 11, 2009
In this Feb. 12, 2009 file photo Mark Ciavarella, center, leaves the federal courthouse in Scranton, Pa. The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has overturned hundreds of juvenile convictions issued by Ciavarella. (CBS News -- US)
Candidates attracted to lieutenant governor race Sep 7, 2009
Josh Shapiro of Montgomery; Scranton Mayor Christopher Doherty (who's also being mentioned as a gubernatorial candidate); and former state Treasurer Robin Wiessmann, a Rendell ally ... That hasn't happened since the late 1960s, when Lt. Gov. Raymond Shaffer succeeded Gov. Bill Scranton ... In 1978, Mr. Kline lost the primary election for governor; Gov. Scranton's son Bill, who was lieutenant governor under Gov. Richard Thornburgh in the early 1980s, lost the 1986 governor's race to Democrat Bob... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Smashing success? Team's trophy broken Sep 2, 2009
(08-28) 13:20 PDT Scranton, Pa ... Lackawanna County Chief Deputy Sheriff Dominick Manetti says 40-year-old Michael Cortezar entered the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees administrative offices during Thursday night's game upset about a catering problem ... man smashed Yankees affiliate's trophy Articles (08-28) 13:20 PDT Scranton, Pa. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Weird News)
Was an Anti-Abortion Bishop Too Vocal for the Vatican? Sep 2, 2009
On Monday controversial Scranton Bishop Joseph Martino stunned longtime church-watchers by announcing that he was resigning his post because of problems with insomnia and fatigue ... The university, declared Martino, was "seriously failing in maintaining its Catholic identity." Earlier this year, Martino threatened to shutter Scranton's cathedral on St. Patrick's Day if any local Irish-American organizations included pro-choice politicians in their celebrations ... During the 2008 campaign,... (Time.com)
* Kuei-Shan let three-run lead slip Sep 1, 2009
Accompanied by three granddaughters, Biden told the crowd he started out in Little League as an eight-year-old playing shortstop for the Green Ridge Little League in Scranton before moving to center-field. Biden joked that if he was given the choice as a child to pitch in the World Series or be vice president, he would pick the World Series. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
Conservative Catholic bishop leaves Scranton, citing fatigue Sep 1, 2009
Bishop Joseph Martino prays at St. Peter's Cathedral in Scranton, Pa ... Scranton Bishop Joseph Martino, 63, had been leading the northeastern Pennsylvania diocese since 2003 and will be leaving more than a decade before the usual retirement age of 75 ... "For some time now, there has not been a clear consensus among the clergy and people of the Diocese of Scranton regarding my pastoral initiatives or my way of governance," Martino said. (USA Today -- News)
Citing fatigue, Scranton bishop resigns Sep 1, 2009
Bishop Joseph Martino of Scranton had been leading the Diocese of Scranton since 2003 and will be leaving more than a decade before the usual retirement age of 75 ... For some time now, there has not been a clear consensus among the clergy and people of the Diocese of Scranton regarding my pastoral initiatives or my way of governance, Martino said ... Cardinal Justin Rigali, who leads the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, was appointed to oversee the Scranton diocese until the Vatican appoints a new... (Boston Globe)
* Kuei-Shan team advances to World Series Aug 31, 2009
The vice president grew up in Scranton, where he played in the Green Ridge Little League, about 160km east of Little Leagues South Williamsport headquarters. This story has been viewed 694 times. (Taipei Times, Taiwan)
NOTEBOOK:LLWS honors VP Biden, NHL's Drury Aug 31, 2009
Also enshrined into the Hall of Excellence was Vice President Joe Biden, who played Little League while growing up in Scranton, about 100 miles east of Little League's headquarters in central Pennsylvania ... Biden fondly recalled his days playing baseball for the Green Ridge Little League in Scranton at a ceremony before Sunday's title game between California and Taiwan. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- More)
Little League World Series: Mexico errors help Taiwan to title game Aug 30, 2009
The vice president grew up in Scranton and played in the Green Ridge Little League, about 100 miles east of Little League's South Williamsport headquarters. New York Rangers center Chris Drury also will be enshrined into the Little League hall. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Police: Pa. man smashed Yankees affiliate's trophy Aug 29, 2009
Lackawanna County Chief Deputy Sheriff Dominick Manetti says 40-year-old Michael Cortezar entered the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees administrative offices during Thursday night's game upset about a catering problem. Manetti says Cortezar then grabbed the 2008 Governors' Cup from a trophy case and smashed it on the floor. (Fresno Bee)
Dickinson graduate serves as interim U.S. Attorney Aug 27, 2009
Nevertheless, he is grateful for the appointment as the interim head of operations at U.S. attorney offices in Harrisburg, Scranton and Williamsport. Im blessed, honored and humbled to have this opportunity, said Pfannenschmidt, who oversees 80 federal employees serving more than 3. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Ex-school official pleads guilty in bribe case Aug 26, 2009
Fifty-one-year-old Joseph Oliveri entered the plea Tuesday in federal court in Scranton. He is scheduled for sentencing in late November and faces a maximum of 10 years, but a one- to two-year term is likely under his plea agreement. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Pennsylvania Applies for $28.2 Million for High-Speed Rail Projects Aug 25, 2009
" The $8 billion initiative is part of President Obama's proposal to invest in efficient, high-speed passenger rail to address the nation's transportation challenges. PennDOT submitted the following projects for recovery funding: Keystone Corridor East -- Harrisburg to Philadelphia: preliminary engineering for four separate projects that include track, signal, power and catenary upgrades, grade crossing removal and addition of a third express track between Atglen and Paoli. The preliminary... (PR Newswire)
Ousted judge asks Pa. Supreme Court to take case Aug 24, 2009
Ousted judge asks Pa. Supreme Court to take case - Somerset - Daily American. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Former Brawley woman an advocate for foreign exchange students Aug 21, 2009
Recently, Grijalva made national headlines when a student she assisted in filing a complaint with the State Department in Pennsylvania led to the indictment of a Scranton woman. That woman is facing child endangerment charges for allegedly placing exchange students in homes with ex-convicts and scarce food supplies. (El Centro Imperial Valley Press, CA)
Pa. man accused of arson to own home Aug 20, 2009
The Sentinel Online : News State : Pa. man accused of arson to own home. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Town hall meetings stir more conservatives to action Aug 20, 2009
Yanchek later said she learned about Carney's meeting on his website, but also said she had attended a meeting held by the Tea Party Patriots the day before in Scranton, Pa. where the abortion issue came up. (USA Today -- News)
Popcorn: A Hidden Source of Antioxidants Aug 20, 2009
Joe Vinson, a professor of chemistry at the University of Scranton in Pennsylvania and the study's lead author, said there are a number of reasons for nutritional value. "The more processed the grain is, you're losing nutrients and antioxidants," he said. (ABC News)
Reporter's Notebook: Dickinson College freshman is renowned Web journalist Aug 19, 2009
Vanaskie has sat on the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania in Scranton since 1994 and served as chief judge from 1996 to 2006. He is the current chair of the Third Circuit Judicial Councils Information Technology Committee. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Treasurer McCord's Message to PA Women Entrepreneurs: Go Get the Money! Aug 14, 2009
Nearly 75 women from across Northeastern Pennsylvania attended the day-long seminar at The University of Scranton, which provided information and tools to help women entrepreneurs evaluate and secure business opportunities resulting from the federal stimulus package and other federal programs ... " Today's event in Scranton launched Treasurer McCord's Women & Money Project, an umbrella program he developed to support projects and partnerships that contribute to women's success at those stages... (PR Newswire)
Pa. man gets over 5 years for workers’ comp fraud Aug 14, 2009
man gets over 5 years for workers comp fraud. A judge also ordered 48-year-old Charles Costanzo of Dunmore on Thursday to pay restitution of more than 500,000. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Interim US attorney named in Pa. Aug 11, 2009
Daily American - Interim US attorney named in Pa. The Carlisle resident will lead the office until a presidential appointee is confirmed as the full-time successor to former U.S. Attorney Martin Carlson. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Layoffs imminent for state workers Aug 11, 2009
Earlier this year, there were 218 layoffs from three specific entities -- 125 from the Scotland School for Veterans' Children in Franklin County and 83 from the Scranton School for the Deaf, both of which Mr. Rendell is closing, and 10 from the Pennsylvania Public TV network. Some services at the Scranton school will be taken over by the Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf in Edgewood, which may keep some of the Scranton workers. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Governor Rendell Announces Nominations and Appointments Aug 8, 2009
Robert T. McIntyre, Scranton - reappointment. State Board of Massage Therapy. (PR Newswire)
HUD Approves Governor Rendell's Plan for Boscov's Loan to Save 5,000 PA Jobs Aug 7, 2009
" Six counties approved the loan guarantee, including Butler, Blair, Cambria, Lackawanna, Lebanon and Schuylkill, although the state has committed to covering the loan should Boscov's default. Boscov's has committed real estate and assets valued at more than two times the amount being guaranteed by state and local loans, so no county grant money would be at risk. The loan guarantees from the six counties represent $35 million of the $43.7 million approved by HUD; the remaining balance is from... (PR Newswire)
Moon ends trend, lands in regional Aug 6, 2009
With a two-game sweep against Media Friday and Saturday in Scranton, Moon captured the Pennsylvania State Little League title and a bid to the Mid-Atlantic Regional Tournament in Bristol, Conn. It was the first Little League state title for an Allegheny County team since Ingomar National won it in 1992. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
PG West: With state title in tow, Moon Little League advances to regional Aug 6, 2009
Not to be outdone, 300 miles away in Scranton, Pa. Bondi's 12-year old brother, Kyle, was belting two home runs, helping lead the Moon Little League team to a state title and a trip to the Mid-Atlantic Regional in Bristol, Conn. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
UPDATE: Police: Man's injuries self-inflicted Aug 5, 2009
He said he did not know where on the highway -- which runs between Scranton, Penn. and the New York state border -- the man was found. (Westerly Sun, RI)
Breath of fresh air for county Aug 5, 2009
He says that while he will be marketing his wind systems in New York, he is also considering locating a factory either here or in the Scranton, Pa. area. (Albany Times Union)
Wind company joins Greene Accelerator Aug 4, 2009
Electric City purchased a 550 kW project from Mass Megawatts in April, and the buyer s senior attorney Christopher Powell, of Scranton, Penn ... In further example, tying the two areas together in addressing ski resort needs is the expertise of CMW s CEO Frank Smollon, who, according to the July 5, 2009 issue of the Scranton-based Times-Union, is also, or was, Electric City s general manager, and gave a presentation to nearby Taylor Borough officials about doing a municipal wind project. (Catskill Daily Mail, NY)
Up to 15 Philly post offices and branches may close Aug 2, 2009
Eight other Pennsylvania cities are also targeted: Norristown, York, Reading, Harrisburg, Scranton, Wilkes-Barre, Erie and Pittsburgh. Your View - Comment on this Story. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
State adventure camp program gets urban kids into the outdoors Aug 2, 2009
Initiated by the state Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, the camp is in its third year in Pittsburgh, and nine other camps have started in cities across the state including Philadelphia, Harrisburg, Scranton, Erie, Johnstown, York, Warren, Bethlehem and Allentown. State employees who participate in the camp said the idea behind the program is to introduce urban kids to the region's state parks and engage them in outdoor activities that they can enjoy throughout adulthood,... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Hillary sets a marker Aug 1, 2009
16 Apr 2008: With it's white working class roots, Scranton is where Hillary Clinton expects to secure votes in tomorrow's Pennsylvania primary. Photographer Jocelyn Augustino visits the town. (Yahoo News -- Hillary Rodham Clinton)
Vetting ensures area exchange students' safety Jul 31, 2009
Earlier this month, allegations emerged that a California-based non-profit student exchange program had allowed as many as a dozen international students to suffer poor living conditions and, in some cases, malnutrition at homes in Scranton during the 2008-09 school year ... I think that part of the problem in Scranton was there was a lack of communication, but were very meticulous about our monthly check-ups, he said ... A Scranton woman accused of placing foreign exchange students in... (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Program helps reduce energy costs Jul 31, 2009
On Sept. 4, OnDemand Energy Solutions will hold a presentation on electricity and natural gas pools, which can save businesses, big and small, money. Only businesses and organizations that are chamber members can join the pool. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
REGION: Local mom exposes abuses of exchange students Jul 31, 2009
But the watchdog's complaints about the dozens of programs that import foreigners were recently borne out in northeastern Pennsylvania, where a Scranton woman was charged last week with child endangerment for allegedly placing exchange students in filthy homes with ex-convicts and not enough food ... Nemesia Lago, a Colombian whose teenage son was one of five exchange students found to be living in deplorable conditions in Scranton, says Grijalva responded immediately to her request for help and... (North County Times)
Lil Wayne, Young Jeezy Kick Off America's Most Wanted Tour With A Bang Jul 29, 2009
Soulja Boy, Drake, Jeremih, Pleasure P and the Young Money crew bring Scranton to its feet ... " During the song, instead of jumping around and getting crunk, Soulja started throwing $100 bills in the crowd. As the fans sang, "Hopped up out the bed, turned my swag on," the Gucci-clad rapper came to the very front of each side of the stage, started rolling the crisp bills into little balls and acted as if he were shooting NBA free throws as he tossed greenbacks to fans. admirably kept up the... (VHI.com -- Music News)
Lil Wayne Prepares For Explosive America's Most Wanted Set Jul 28, 2009
Though he forgets some lyrics, Weezy is completely at ease rehearsing with Drake for tour kickoff. Carter" kicked in. By this time, Young Money family member Nicki Minaj had made her way to the box seats and watched while another of Wayne's crew, newcomer Lil Twist, r 00004000 olled around the audience area on a Segway scooter. Wayne's energy level went up a couple of notches when the music for "Go DJ" came on, and the Louisiana Fireman told imaginary spectators to put their hands in the air.... (VHI.com -- Music News)
Young Jeezy Calls America's Most Wanted Tour 'A Bigger Plateau' Jul 28, 2009
Young Jeezy Calls America's Most Wanted Tour 'A Bigger Plateau. Atlanta MC is bringing a nine-piece band to the Lil Wayne-headlined tour. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Drake Won't Let Injury Keep Him Off America's Most Wanted Stage Jul 28, 2009
Young Money Presents: America's Most Wanted Music Festival kicks off Monday night in Scranton and wraps on September 1 in Saint Paul, Minnesota. This report is provided by. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Feds probe Pa. airport contstruction Jul 28, 2009
Lackawanna County Commissioner Mike Washo said Monday that the county is cooperating with the investigation at Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport. He wouldn t say which federal agency is investigating. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Too Short And Bun B Remember UGK's Early Days Jul 28, 2009
UGK were not just superstars to their fans, those were my homies,' Short says, in Mixtape Daily. When you get on that stage, it's gonna be you and some other groups. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Unique bouts set for tonight, Jul 25, 2009
The Erie boxing promoter cited crowds of more than 3,000 for MMA cards in Scranton, Johnstown and Pittsburgh. "It's made a tremendous impact on boxing because (amateur fighters) now may want to go into MMA," Acri said. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Exchange students live American nightmare, Drew Griffin and Kathleen Johnston, CNN Jul 24, 2009
SCRANTON, Pennsylvania (CNN) -- They came from around the world hoping to spend a high school year immersed in the culture and joys of America ... "We are talking 15- to 18-year-old children. We are introducing them to the United States. We are trying to put our best foot forward. We recognize in this incident in Scranton and also elsewhere around the country we have failed to do so." ... He has convened a grand jury to look into the families where some of the 12 students who came to Scranton... (Harper's Magazine)
Rendell makes media push for state budget Jul 24, 2009
5-minute budget-related videos on the Web sites of 10 Pennsylvania newspapers, including the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, the Philadelphia Inquirer and papers in Erie, Scranton, Allentown and elsewhere. Gary Tuma, a state Democratic party spokesman, said that on the newspaper Web videos the governor "said there is no shortcut out of this (state budget) crisis. He also talked about the need for more revenue and the need to spend money on education.". (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Pa. Woman Charged in Exchange Student Scandal Jul 23, 2009
Edna Burgette, 69, of Scranton was charged with five felony counts related to the placement of teenagers from Norway, Colombia, Nigeria, Tanzania and Vietnam for Aspect Foundation, a San Francisco-based exchange agency that paid Burgette $400 for each student she placed ... I just stay cool and no problem," the student, Mussa Hassan, said. Carlos Villarreal, an 18-year-old Colombian, testified that he lived with Burgette's boyfriend and a convicted drug dealer in a "disgusting" house where... (Fox News)
Woman charged in exchange-student scandal Jul 23, 2009
Edna Burgette, 69, of Scranton was charged with five felony counts related to the placement of teenagers from Norway, Colombia, Nigeria, Tanzania and Vietnam for Aspect Foundation, a San Francisco-based exchange agency that paid Burgette 400 for each student she placed. "> Curious? Search ScoutPA. lect> Your online website and business directory. Daily American Archive Search Search for an Event Search our Classifieds Woman charged in exchange-student scandal Rating: 0 Wednesday, July 22, 2009... (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Poll shows governor candidates unknown Jul 22, 2009
They are bound to capture the interest of the handful of other Democrats, including Montgomery County Commissioner Joseph Hoeffel and Scranton Mayor Chris Doherty, who are reported to be considering a bid for the nomination. Responses to questions on their overall approval or disapproval of the contenders suggested that the vast majority of Pennsylvania voters would have a tough time picking any of them from a lineup. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Mary Jean Hrysko McCarthyApril 22, 1914 - July 14, 2009 Jul 19, 2009
Born to Anthony and Josephine (Repecki) Hrysko (Hryszko) on April 22, 1914, in Throop (Scranton), Pa. Mom was one of 10 children in the Hrysko family. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
* Exchange students to US endure appalling conditions Jul 19, 2009
AP , SCRANTON, PENNSYLVANIA Sunday, Jul 19, 2009, Page 7 ... The situation in the Scranton region has rocked the US foreign exchange establishment, raising questions about measures that are supposed to keep students safe and their stays positive ... In Scranton, students were placed in wretched living conditions by Aspect Foundation, a California nonprofit that brings about 1,000 exchange students to the US each year. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Pa. seeks Federal Railroad funds for maglev, other rail projects Jul 18, 2009
Scranton to New York Rail Passenger Rail Service Program Phase 1 funding for part of a proposed restored 133-mile passenger rail corridor between Northeastern Pennsylvania and Hoboken, N.J., with connections to Penn Station in Manhattan. Pittsburgh High-Speed Magnetic Levitation Project Phase 1 funding to design and construct the first segment (Pittsburgh International Airport to Downtown Pittsburgh) of a Maglev, or magnetic levitation, line between the airport and Monroeville/Greensburg. (Pittsburgh Business Times, PA)
Pa. youths want tainted convictions tossed Jul 18, 2009
David Kidwell / AP fileMark Ciavarella, leavingfederal court in Scranton, Pa. in February, and another judge are accused oftaking $2. (MSNBC -- Crime)
State applies for funds for high-speed rail lines Jul 17, 2009
It intends to apply for funding for part of a proposed 133-mile corridor between Scranton and New York, estimated to cost $551 million. In addition to the $8 billion allocated in stimulus funds for high-speed rail projects, Mr. Obama has proposed another $5 billion for intercity rail development, and the draft of the new surface transportation bill calls for $50 billion over six years. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Gap widening over state spending plan Jul 14, 2009
The Evans plan would restore funding to the Scranton School for the Deaf and the Scotland School, which serves children of veterans in Central Pennsylvania. The budget proposed by Gov. Ed Rendell eliminated funding for them. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
WVa Lottery player still on a roll, wins 9th prize Jul 12, 2009
Top-prize winning tickets were sold at Acme Market, 808 E. Street Rd., Warminster, Bucks County; Gerrity's Supermarket, 320 Meadow Ave., Scranton, Lackawanna County; Latrobe Center Distributing, Inc., 1032 Latrobe Thirty Plaza St., Latrobe, Westmoreland County; and SN Food Mart, 80 E. Oregon Ave., Philadelphia. Each store will receive a $5,000 selling bonus. (Fresno Bee)
