Lackawanna County

10/14/2025

𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝐅𝐄𝐒𝐓𝐈𝐕𝐀𝐋 𝐎𝐅 𝐓𝐑𝐄𝐄𝐒 𝐑𝐄𝐆𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐈𝐒 𝐍𝐎𝐖 𝐎𝐏𝐄𝐍!🎄🎄🎄The annual holiday display conducted by the Lackawanna County Arts & Culture Department features more than two dozen live Christmas trees decorated by civic organizations, schools, businesses and individuals to brighten the square for the holidays and raise funds for the annual Marine Toys for Tots drive.

This year’s theme is 🇺🇸🇺🇸 “𝑹𝒆𝒅, 𝑾𝒉𝒊𝒕𝒆 & 𝒀𝒐𝒖!” 🇺🇸🇺🇸 -- celebrating freedom, unity and diversity. The event is in conjunction with the America250PA observance of the impending 250th anniversary of the nation’s independence.

Opening day for the festival is Dec. 5, in conjunction with the beginning of the three-day Lackawanna Winter Market on Courthouse Square. The cost to participate is $25. Trees are provided but participants must supply all decorations and outdoor LED lights. Decorations must be weatherproof.

For more information and to register, scan the QR code or visit shorturl.at/AgwVa!

10/14/2025

𝑻𝑰𝑹𝑬 𝑹𝑬𝑪𝒀𝑪𝑳𝑰𝑵𝑮 𝑩𝑬𝑮𝑰𝑵𝑺 𝑻𝑯𝑰𝑺 𝑾𝑬𝑬𝑲! 🛞♻️ Lackawanna County will conduct a series of tire-recycling events for county residents Oct. 15 to 24. Collectors will accept most vehicle tires but will not accept oversized tires. Fees (cash only) are $3 for a clean tire, $5 for a dirty tire and $10 for a tire with its rim. This program is sponsored by the Lackawanna County Environmental Office and the West Nile Virus Control Program.

⬇️ Find locations and times below.

10/14/2025

⚽🏆⚽ Lackawanna County will host the inaugural 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬' 𝐂𝐮𝐩 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐒𝐨𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐬 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞 on Saturday, Nov. 1, at Staback Park, Overlook Trail, Archbald, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. The skills event is open to youth soccer players in Lackawanna and surrounding counties. There will be four age divisions (U8, U10, U12, U14) and players can choose between Rec (fun) and Club (competitive) levels of play. Cost is $10 per player.

🔗 For more information and to register, visit www.lackawannacounty.org/news_detail_T8_R776.php

10/14/2025

Commissioner Chris Chermak joined members of the Columbus Day Association of Lackawanna County at the Christopher Columbus statue on Courthouse Square Monday morning to lay a wreath. The statue was dedicated in 1892 by the Italian citizens of Scranton to honor the 400th anniversary of Columbus’ arrival in the New World.

Members of the Columbus Day Association include, from left, Joseph DeNaples, Frank Morell, Dominic Savero, TJ Savero, Peter Noto, Leo Wentline, Joe Macciocco, Ron Cordaro, President Joe Fazio, Rick Sabato, Frank Padula, Michael Cappellini, John Mecca and Commissioner Chermak.

📸 Sean McKeag / The Times-Tribune

10/14/2025

10/13/2025

Indigenous Peoples’ Day celebrates and honors Native American people and commemorates their histories and cultures. We honor their place in and contributions made to the shared story of America.

Prior to European colonization, Lackawanna County offered ample resources for the Lenape, the People of the River Valleys, to make this area their home. Some familiar places are named after the Lenape, such as Lackawanna (“stream that forks”) and Nay Aug (“noisy water” or “roaring brook”).

The mural “Remembrance and Continuance: The Lenape Story in Scranton” can be found on the Brixx Building on Washington Avenue in Scranton.

10/13/2025

The Christopher Columbus monument, the first on Lackawanna County Courthouse Square, was dedicated on Oct. 21, 1892. The Scranton Republican called the dedication the "greatest holiday observance the city ever saw." The monument by sculptor Albini Cottini was dedicated by the Italian citizens of Scranton to commemorate the 400th anniversary of Columbus's arrival in the New World.

10/12/2025

10/09/2025

Lackawanna County's Electric City Trolley Museum, 300 Cliff St., Scranton, is hosting 𝑯𝑨𝑳𝑳𝑶𝑾𝑬𝑬𝑵 𝑭𝑬𝑺𝑻 🎃👻🧟on Sunday, Oct. 19! Guests can enjoy trolley rides throughout the day with Melinda the Magical Witch, take part in a costume contest, art activities and balloon art! Make your reservation today by calling 570-963-6590.

10/09/2025

The Lackawanna County Department of Economic Development on Wednesday presented a $5,000 business improvement grant to Warney Cellar and Tap in the Casey Laundry Building, 515 Center St., Scranton. The grant is for expenses incurred while renovating the space. The Warney offers an extensive drink and wine selection and serves elevated casual food. Pictured is owner Francis Ghilardi.

10/09/2025

⚠️👟🥇 A reminder to county residents that the Steamtown Marathon takes place Sunday, Oct. 12! The 28th annual race begins at 8 a.m. in Forest City and winds through 14 communities before finishing in downtown Scranton along North Washington Avenue at Lackawanna County Courthouse Square. Please note that the course has changed for 2025, taking runners onto the scenic Lackawanna Heritage Trail in the mid valley area. As always, be aware of runners, volunteers posted at intersections and spectators throughout the morning. Find out more at www.steamtownmarathon.com.