Patrick William Sammon

Patrick William Sammon of West Pittston passed away peacefully at home on Jan. 26, 2021, following an illness. He was surrounded by his loving family. Patrick was born on Oct. 28, 1946, in Scranton to John P. and Margaret (Schmitt) Sammon. He attended Scranton Preparatory School and was a graduate…

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Checking in? Parcel near arena could be home to new hotel

WILKES-BARRE TWP. — Plans are moving forward to build another hotel near Mohegan Sun Arena. Land development plans will be discussed at a Wilkes-Barre Twp. Planning Commission meeting scheduled for 5:30 p.m. Monday for a four-story, 110-room Residence Inn, according to Wilkes-Barre Twp. Zoning Officer Tom Zedolik. Singh Realty owns…

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Developer interested in former School for the Deaf

Owner Marywood University signs option agreement with Los Angeles company. STAFF WRITER A developer could soon convert the former Scranton State School for the Deaf property into apartments, a restaurant and an events venue. Marywood University, which purchased the 10-acre property in the city’s Green Ridge section in 2011, signed…

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