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Man jailed after alleged threats against Democratic lawmakers

State lawmakers are again condemning political violence after a Lebanon, Pa., man was jailed after making threats toward several state Democratic Party lawmakers in leadership positions. The State Police at Jonestown have charged Adam G. Berryhill, 42, of Lebanon, Pa., with terroristic ...

Scranton mayor outraises state congressional candidates in April

No congressional candidate in Pennsylvania raised more than Democrat Paige Cognetti’s campaign in April, according to campaign finance reports released last week. Cognetti, the mayor of Scranton who is running for the Democratic Party nod for the 8th Congressional District, raised just ...

Man serving time pleads guilty to child porn

A former Pittsfield resident already serving prison time for possession of child pornography will spend more time in state prison. Zackery R. Antoniotti, 36, pleaded guilty recently in the Court of Common Pleas to two counts of second-degree child pornography in front of Judge Todd Woodin on ...

Engine for past

Every May, across the nation, trains are remembered and celebrated with their own National Day. National Train Day highlights the economic, environmental, and cultural significance of a mode of transportation that was central to the Industrial Revolution, which allowed for the swift transport ...

Former Scout leader pleads guilty to felony charge

A Warren man identified by Warren police as a Boy Scout leader has pleaded guilty to a third-degree felony charge of corruption of minors. Ryan A. Zavinski, 25, of Warren had been charged with three counts of third-degree felony corruption of minors – defendant age 18 or above, four counts ...

HUB facility plans Friday, Saturday fundraiser

The HUB was built as a safe haven for all people to come, play, practice sports, and gather together. The facility has hosted a variety of events including concerts, dances, birthday parties, wedding receptions and more. The HUB sports facility, located at 7451 Market St., Russell, behind ...