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It wasn't always one police chief for city of Scranton

1875 is the year that Scranton had two chiefs of police, both trying to command the same squad of 30 officers. The problem stemmed from an act passed by the state Legislature the year before - an act that divided cities into three classes according to p
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Bolshevik revolution sparks suspicions in Scranton

Police Superintendent Lona B. Day got word that there was to be a "suspicious meeting" on Sunday night, June 29, 1919, at Lincoln Hall in Scranton. He stationed several plants at the hall that night. Joseph Jukelis of New York had been speaking for an h
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How City Hall arrived at Mulberry, Washington

The city of Scranton was incorporated in 1866 to include the boroughs of Scranton, Hyde Park and Providence. A city hall was needed, and the city charter created a commission to select and purchase a site. After several meetings and public hearings, the

 
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Lackawanna County agrees to keep prison vendor's public records secret and approves new contract

The medical care provider for Lackawanna County Prison has agreed to make detailed financial records available to the county under terms of a nondisclosure agreement - a deal that will deny public access to records the state has determined the county may


 

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Valley View's offense clicks in second half on its way to win over Scranton

In a game which started off as a defensive battle between Valley View and Scranton, it quickly turned into an offensive onslaught by the Cougars, who cruised to a 21-8 victory Friday Night at Scranton Memorial Stadium. The first half was dominated by st