Carbondale Area's 35-21 win at Holy Cross gives CA a berth in the Eastern Conference Class AA playoffs.

Santa visit, lighted window displays, parade to brighten Carbondale's “Christmas in a Small Town.”

Carbondale Mayor Justin Taylor ordered the demolition of two South Main St. buildings last week, igniting a firestorm resulting in an emergency meeting of City Council, and one councilman resigning from two council committees in protest.
 

 A couple serving the Whites Crossing Volunteer Hose Company were arrested Tuesday on charges they misappropriated funds from the fire company, according to a complaint filed with the Lackawanna District Attorney's Office.

Federal legislation now under discussion in Washington would impose rigorous environmental regulations on natural gas drilling while seeking to protect drinking water from contamination which has reportedly occurred because of the industry’s activities.

The Wayne Independent is putting the finishing touches on its annual guide to summer and fall fun, Do Something! magazine. We want to be sure your event is part of our megalist that will appear in the 10,000-plus copies being distributed throughout Wayne County. Best of all -- the listing runs free of charge!

If your group, agency, charity, church or club is holding a public event between June 20 and October 31, please be sure to send us the details by 5 p.m. on Monday, June 1! We also want to hear from clubs hosting concerts.