Education News

Robert Morris students unveil veterans memorial

Integrity, respect and courage - three words chosen by students and inscribed in stepping stones. To the students at Robert Morris Elementary School, these words exemplify every veteran. On Wednesday, the veterans memorial outside the Green Ridge school

Lackawanna College hosts first homecoming

For the first time, Lackawanna College alumni are officially being invited home. The college is hosting its first homecoming this week, which includes a dedication of the school's newest building, as well as a cookout, reception and football game. "It's

Career center teachers approve contract

Career teachers approve contract SCRANTON - Teachers at the Career Technology Center of Lackawanna County approved the union's tentative contract on Tuesday. After a strike last week, the union and administration came to a tentative agreement Sunday. The

 

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Scranton company pays $40,000 for employing illegal immigrants

A Scranton manufacturing plant that employed more than 50 illegal immigrants two years ago has agreed to take steps to ensure it does not happen again, according to an order filed Friday in federal court. North American Manufacturing Inc., 1075 Barring A


 

Who's New 10/29/2009

MOSES TAYLOR JOHNSON: A son, Oct. 26, to Brandon Johnson and Alyssa Giordano, Gouldsboro. MINDAS: A daughter, Oct. 26, to Bernard Jr. and Sarah Spear Mindas, Simpson. NAYLOR: A son, Oct. 23, to Dan and Dana Miles Naylor, Factoryville.