Former hospital exec gets nearly 3 years for fraud

07/13/11 A former Danbury Hospital executive who says an extramarital affair and other problems started him on a path to crime was sentenced Monday to two years and nine months in federal prison for defrauding hospitals in Connecticut and Ohio out of nearly $200,000.

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Penn State adds football recruit, loses another

07/11/11 Penn State has added one verbal commitment and lost another for the Class of 2012. Nyeem Wartman, a linebacker from Valley View High in Archbald, Pa., committed to Penn State over the weekend after visiting campus.

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Wilton Executive Gets 33 Months for Fraud

07/11/11 WILTON, Conn. -- William Roe of Wilton was sentenced to 33 months in prison Monday for embezzling some $200,000 from two hospitals in 2009 and 2010.Roe, 55, who in January entered a guilty plea to...

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Former Wilton executive gets maximum sentence

07/10/11 Former executive William Roe, 55, a one time Wilton resident, was sentenced to 33 months in Federal prison this morning in U.S. District Court in Hartford. Roe pled guilty to one charge of wire fraud in a scheme to funnel $200,000 through phony invoices to his company, including $95,000 from Danbury Hospital, where he served as senior vice president, treasurer and chief financial officer from ...

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Funeral notices for July 11, 2011

07/10/11 AMABILE, AGNES M., Scotch Plains, N.J., Wednesday, 9 a.m., Rossi Funeral Home, 1937 West-field Ave., Scotch Plains. Mass, 9:30, St. Bartholomew the Apostle Church. Interment, Fair-view Cemetery, Westfield, N.J. Viewing Tuesday, 7 to 9 p.m.BONIELLO, FRAN

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People on the Move, 7/10/11

07/10/11 Abington Piano AcademyStephani Austin has recently earned a master's degree in education from Baptist Bible Graduate School. Her thesis, "Austin's Theory Curriculum," was written to conform to national standards for music education and the standards for

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PSU's 2012 recruiting class gets even bigger

06/29/11 Joey O'Connor, a highly-rated offensive tackle from Colorado, committed to Penn State on Wednesday.

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Area News In Brief...

06/02/11 According to the Pennsylvania State Constables, the following individuals are wanted for outstanding arrest warrants. Individuals with information on the whereabouts of any of these people are asked to call the 24-hour anonymous tip line at 580-1801-0165 or email CAS@westpa.net .

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Arson Suspect After Arrest: "I Did Them a Favor"

06/01/11 After being arraigned for setting six fires in Lackawanna County, the suspect told Eyewitness News "I did them a favor."

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Parente, Speicher honored by Boy Scouts, Ditka

06/01/11 The Boy Scouts of America honored Charles Parente and Thomas G. (Tim) Speicher for outstanding community service in an event held at the Genetti Ballroom in Wilkes-Barre tonight;

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'Most prolific arsonist in Lackawanna County' may face charges in Luzerne County

06/01/11 ARCHBALD - After a man allegedly set fires for decades, investigators say they have caught the "most prolific arsonist in Lackawanna County."

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Gaming report in other hands

06/01/11 HARRISBURG - A state grand jury report that puts casino licensing practices in a harsh light carries unfinished business with it.The grand jury based in Allegheny County made 21 recommendations for legislative and administrative changes to overhaul the state Gaming Control Board

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Local Red Cross helps out in Joplin

06/01/11 SCRANTON - The American Red Cross of Lackawanna County is preparing this week to deploy four more volunteers to Joplin, Mo., to assist the tornado-ravaged city of 50,000 people, the organization announced Tuesday.

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College Graduates 5/31/2011

05/31/11 CLARION UNIVERSITYMelissa Crotti, Peckville, master of science and library science in library science; Laura Karnafel, Clarks Summit, bachelor of science in mass media arts, journalism: public relations.DESALES UNIVERSITY Jessica Ciccolella, Milford,

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Capitol Matters: How many programs will face cuts?

05/21/11 HARRISBURG - It's getting late in the state budget debate but lawmakers are still trying to get a better handle on some proposals offered by Gov. Tom Corbett in his March 8 budget address. A case in point is a plan to put more emphasis on regional strat

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Former Danbury Hospital CFO to be sentenced next month

05/21/11 Former Danbury Hospital CFO William Roe. Photo: File Photo, File Photo/ Autumn Driscoll / The News-Times File Photo DANBURY -- A letter penned by former Danbury Hospital Chief Financial Officer William Roe begins to shed light on why he stole more than $170,000 from his former employers.

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People on the Move 5/15/2011

05/15/11 Allstate The following Allstate exclusive agency owners have been designated Allstate Premier Service Agents for 2011: Paul Hirschler of the Paul R. Hirschler Co. in Dickson City; Roy Hart of the Roy Hart Co. in Olyphant; Earl Siegfried of the Siegfried

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Barletta address Lackawanna College graduates 287 at 117th commencement

05/14/11 U.S. Rep. Lou Barletta encouraged Lackawanna College graduates on Saturday to create their own opportunities."The future belongs to those who dare, it belongs to those who do," Mr. Barletta, R-11, Hazleton, told the 287 graduates during the college's 1

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What's new with Wartman?

05/09/11 Archbald (Pa.) Valley View linebacker Nyeem Wartman has made it a point to not only visit schools but to stay...

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Funeral notices, April 29, 2011

04/29/11 BARNA, NICHOLAS "NICK" SR., Punta Gorda, Fla., formerly of Tunkhannock and Miners Mills, today, 8:30 a.m., Sheldon-Kukuchka Funeral Home, Tunkhannock. Mass, 9 a.m., Nativity B.V.M., Tunkhannock Church. Private interment, Mount Olivet Cemetery. Donations:

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