New law allows victims' families to testify at parole hearings (4:31PM)

HARRISBURG — With a Luzerne County family at his side, Gov. Tom Corbett this afternoon signed a law that will allow crime victims and their families the chance to testify in person before the state parole board decides to release an inmate from prison. (read more)
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Scranton woman dies in South Abington crash
Photo: N/A, License: N/A, Created: 2013:03:19 00:55:30 SOUTH ABINGTON TWP. - A woman died Monday afternoon when her silver SUV veered off Country Club Road, hit a guardrail and burst into flames, police said. Susan Duncan, 57, of Scranton, died at the scene, Lackawanna County Coroner Tim Rowland said in a n (read more)
Without board knowledge, four Scranton teachers learn of furloughs
Photo: N/A, License: N/A, Created: 2011:08:16 10:31:35 At least four Scranton School District teachers were notified of impending furloughs without the knowledge of most members of the school board. (read more)
Closure of Regional Hospital's pediatrics department could lead to better overall care
Despite the closure of a city hospital's pediatrics unit, area children admitted for treatment could experience improved care, local pediatricians and health experts agree. (read more)

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