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Commissioners unanimously awarded Dalton-based D&M Construction a $405,000 cont (read more) Businessmen accused of issuing $670,000 in bad checks to fuel supplier SCRANTON — Three businessmen who separately operated a total of eight gas stations across Northeast Pennsylvania are charged with bouncing almost $677,000 in checks and electronic payments to a Scranton fuel wholesaler. Nihar Reddy Garlapati, 32, 274 Hazl (read more) Greenfield Twp. Supervisor receving benefits amid federal charges GREENFIELD TWP. — Despite only attending three public meetings in the last 15 months, Supervisor Bruce Evans Sr. continues to receive $2,000 in monthly health benefits for himself and his wife from the township. Starting in May, the Evans’ combined health (read more) 95 Years Ago - Former Scrantonian held on a charge of impersonating prohibition agent March 5, 1925 Fake federal agent arrested C.W. Brewster appeared before U.S. Commissioner Vandling Rose on a charge of impersonating a prohibition agent and accepting protection money. Brewster was arrested by U.S. Marshal George Green and two federal age (read more) Trump town hall to tie Scranton traffic in knots SCRANTON — City police announced Saturday road closures and parking restrictions for President Donald Trump’s town hall event Thursday in downtown Scranton. (read more) Scranton City Council seeks attendance records from Courtright years following DeSarno audit report SCRANTON — City council wants attendance records for all department heads who served under former Mayor Bill Courtright after an outside audit called into question whether former Fire Chief Patrick DeSarno accurately recorded his time off. (read more) Scranton makes sweeping changes in city-issued gas cards, vehicle purchases Scranton Mayor Paige Gebhardt Cognetti eliminated employee gas credit cards Tuesday, following months of reporting by The Times-Tribune and an auditor’s report alleging the former fire chief owes more than $5,000 for personally using his city-issued card. (read more) Chris Kelly: A common-sense approach to putting the brakes on administrative abuse The free ride Pat DeSarno took on the taxpayers’ dime drove the new mayor to change the rules of the road. (read more) Borys Blog: That vice president from Scranton gets up — again Well count me among the shocked. In a blog post Monday morning, I warned Joe Biden fans against getting their hopes up just because he won South Carolina big on Saturday. (read more) ANALYSIS: Trump is coming to Scranton to mine Democrats Fox News organized the town hall with President Donald Trump scheduled for Thursday in Scranton, the first of perhaps multiple visits as the president seeks a political edge. (read more) 158 YEARS OF DIGITAL ARCHIVES NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE We’ve digitized our entire archives and made them available online (read more) Athlete of the Week Coordinated Health - Official Sports Medicine Sponsor of the Athlete of the Week (read more) Friday Playlist A weekly collection of music compiled by The Times-Tribune staff. (read more) Click and sign up for FREE alerts on your phone or text TTNEWS to 74574 (MESSAGE & DATA RATES APPLY) Read Today’s E-EDITION Nation & World News Dogs, cats can’t pass on coronavirus, but can test positive Amid tornado devastation, surviving homes beacons of hope Black voters power Biden’s Super Tuesday success China’s Uighurs trapped in factory toiling for tech titans Local News Clipboard Lackawanna County Court Notes 95 Years Ago - Former Scrantonian held on a charge of impersonating prohibition agent Greenfield Twp. Supervisor receving benefits amid federal charges St. Patrick’s Day Parade dignitaries announced $entry.name $entry.name State News Pennsylvania State Police loosens ban on trooper arm tattoos Pennsylvania says it is speeding up coronavirus testing Fed survey finds coronavirus impacting parts of US economy Food stamp change fuels anxiety as states try to curb impact Editorial Roundup: Pennsylvania Business Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport may have new Florida airline UGI advises customers of scam calls Partners open colorful new deli in Wilkes-Barre Education Databases Searchable databases on demographics, test scores, financial information and teacher salaries for all 500 school districts in Pennsylvania. click here for more circulars Region commemorates women’s suffrage centennial with exhibits, events National Women’s History Month, held in March, has an extra significance this year as the United States marks the centennial of women gaining the right to vote. (read more) Lifestyles West Scranton High School Drama Club presents ‘Shout! The Mod Musical’ Lakeland Curtain Club presents ‘The Sound of Music’ Gin Blossoms show part of family-friendly Mountainfest Out&About at the University of Scranton vs. Goucher College men’s basketball game Best Bets Big names return with new projects Women winemakers stand out in changing industry Exhibit celebrates student artists of the month Donations accepted for Scranton second-grader facing medical issues PIAA BASKETBALL: Friday’s capsules PIAA CLASS 5A FIRST ROUND 1-4 WC Rustin (17-8) vs. 1-Wallenpaupack (23-2) ■ When: Friday, 7:30 p.m., Scranton High School. ■ How they got here: WC Rustin lost to Penncrest, 53-50, in the District 1 third-place game. Wallenpaupack beat Dallas in the Distri (read more) Sports FRIDAY’S PIAA GIRLS BASKETBALL CAPSULES HS BASKETBALL: Wallenpaupack brotherhood headed to state playoffs Collins: Lions look tired, lostand dangerous PIAA PLAYOFFS: Seniors are driving force for Dunmore girls...