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Ukrainian Flag Aloft At The Lackawanna County Courthouse

Lackawanna County Commissioner Chris Chermak along with Judges, law enforcement officials, staff and friends watch Iurii Shemchuk raise the Ukrainian flag in flag plaza at the Courthouse on March 22. Mr. Shemchuk is a native of the Ukraine and permanent resident of the United States. The event signified our community’s support for the millions of people who are suffering in this war-torn country.

Commissioners Award Grant To Deutsch Institute

The Lackawanna County Commissioners presented representatives from the Deutsch Institute with a $25,000 grant award check for the agency to use for general operations and activities and services for its consumers.

L-r, Brenda Sacco, Lackawanna County’s Economic Development Director; Commissioner Jerry Notarianni, Sean McHale, Deutsch Institute Executive Director; Commissioner Debi Domenick, Brian Williams, Deutsch Institute Chairman of the Board; Commissioner Chris Chermak, and J.J. Perrone, Lackawanna County Economic Development Department.

Lackawanna County is Showing it’s Support for the People of Ukraine

Lackawanna County is showing it’s support for the people of Ukraine by lighting up the County Courthouse with the colors of the Ukrainian flag.

Lackawanna County Commissioners Declare “Code Blue” Frigid Weather Alert

Based on current cold weather information, the Lackawanna County Commissioners are declaring a “Code Blue” frigid weather alert.

Utilizing forecasts from the National Weather Service at Binghamton, NY, and in consultation with the Lackawanna County Emergency Management Agency, a “Code Blue” is in effect for Lackawanna County, beginning at 8 PM on Friday, January 14, and ending at 8 AM on Monday, January 17.

A “Code Blue” alert is issued when the forecasted temperature in Lackawanna County (including wind chills) is expected to reach 20 degrees Fahrenheit or lower. If necessary, based on weather conditions, an extension of the alert may be issued.

The goal of this notification is to: make people aware of the extremely cold conditions; provide information related to health and wellness in the cold weather; and publicize the locations of emergency homeless shelters that are operated by area social service agencies.

During a “Code Blue” alert, homeless individuals can access an emergency shelter at the following locations:

Keystone Mission, Weston Field House, 982 Providence Road, (doors open at 8 p.m. during the week. Closed Wednesday. Weekend hours vary.)
Anthony’s Haven, 409 Olive Street, Scranton, (hours: 7 p.m. to 8 a.m.)
Community Intervention Center, 445 North 6^th Avenue, Scranton, (hours: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.)

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Ukrainian Flag Aloft At The Lackawanna County Courthouse

Commissioners Award Grant To Deutsch Institute

Lackawanna County is Showing it’s Support for the People of Ukraine

Lackawanna County Commissioners Declare “Code Blue” Frigid Weather Alert

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