New Hilton management firm considers entrance off Lackawanna

The El Segundo, California-based Welcome Group Inc. has taken over management of the Hilton Scranton & Conference Center, pledging to work closely with community leaders and participate in the revitalization of Lackawanna Avenue. Linchris Hotel Group turned over the reins of the 175-room hotel at 100 Adams Ave. in downtown…

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Wholesale distributor to move from Scranton to Dunmore

Jeff Horvath, Staff Writer, Scranton Times Published: May 27, 2016 A nationwide wholesale retailer of sports nutrition and health products to the retail trade is moving its distribution hub from Scranton to Dunmore. The Hinerfeld Commercial Real Estate Co. recently brokered a deal on behalf of Connecticut-based Eurpac Service Inc….

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Then & Now

1880:The building on the far left is 602 Lackawanna Avenue – the original location of the Clark & Snover tobacco company; this photo, taken in 1880, even shows the cigar store Indian on the roof. Goodhand Clark started making cigars as the location in 1873; he partnered with Thaniel Snover…

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