Local runners named all-region

Blue Ridge’s Zach Kruger, Elk Lake’s Mike Bedell and Elk Lake’s 3200 relay team have all been honored as part of the Scranton Times-Tribune All-Region…


Hall, Trowbridge named All-Region

Blue Ridge’s Allison Hall and Elk Lake’s Maria Trowbridge have both been named to the Scranton Times-Tribune All-Region girls’ track and field team. Hall, a…


Warriner named ‘All-Region’ in tennis

Montrose Area senior tennis player Zach Warriner has been named to the Scranton Times-Tribune boys’ tennis All-Region team. Warriner was a District II Class AA…


BR teachers, district settle contract

BY STACI WILSON Concessions made by the Blue Ridge teachers’ union in a contract agreement with the district have saved the school’s kindergarten programs. Blue…


Montrose names Dean of Students

BY PAT FARNELLI Montrose Area’s school board on Monday approved the appointment of Michael Boccella as Dean of Students at the High School for 2011-12….


Forest City appoints new superintendent

BY MEGHAN DAVIS, Times-Shamrock Writer The Forest City Regional School Board has unanimously approved John Kopicki as assistant superintendent. Kopicki will begin his duties July…


Apartment fire displaces 12

BY STACI WILSON Twelve people were left without a place to live after fire swept through a New Milford apartment building Wednesday evening. Dwayne Conklin,…


Snee, Marsh get probation in bar fight

BY STACI WILSON Daniel Snee and Dana Marsh entered guilty pleas to simple assault charges Tuesday and both men received probationary sentences. Aggravated assault charges…


Rite Aid opens ‘customer world’ store

BY STACI WILSON Rite Aid opened the doors of its “customer world” store in Bridgewater Twp. Thursday, with a ribbon cutting ceremony. Regional Vice President…


More courthouse repairs on tap

BY STACI WILSON Repair work at the courthouse complex is continuing with another project approved by the commissioners. The bluestone sidewalk and sub-base in front…