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Child found safe in Puerto Rico, Scranton man in custody after custody dispute
A Scranton man accused of taking his 6-year-old son to Puerto Rico in violation of a custody order has been located and taken into custody, according to the Lac
Sheriff seeks criminal probe into deputies after overtime investigation in Lackawanna Co.
A months-long internal investigation into overtime irregularities within the Lackawanna County Sheriff's Office has now been referred for possible criminal revi
Wyoming County health providers launch assessment to identify rural healthcare needs
Several healthcare providers serving Wyoming County are partnering on a community health needs assessment aimed at identifying gaps in care and preparing for fu
State police announce DUI checkpoint in Clinton County for July Fourth holiday
Pennsylvania State Police are reminding motorists to drive safely during the upcoming Independence Day holiday travel period.Troopers from the Pennsylvania Stat
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