Bandits attempt early morning withdrawal
Two bandits were stopped in their attempt to rob the window of the First National Bank on the 400 block of Lackawanna Avenue early this morning.
According to police, Edward Cawley and Anthony Kolham, both of whom were deaf; were out front of the First National Bank when Cawley smashed the bankâs front window that contained a display of $200 in newly minted quarters, nickels, dimes and pennies.
Nearby was Scranton Patrolman Richard James, who blew his whistle after hearing the glass smash. The whistle brought Patrolman Harry Scull to the scene as well.
The bandits seeing the police running toward them left the scene without grabbing the coins.
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The 2021 Scranton School District budget approved by the school board Monday night included raises for three administrators.
When the prior administration hired the business manager, chief human resource officer and special education director, the employees were given salaries inconsistent with employees in similar positions, officials said Tuesday.
Board President Katie Gilmartin said directors are correcting historical mistakes, as the board would for any employee paid at a lower rate.
Contracts with Patrick Laffey, business manager, and John Castrovinci, chief human resource officer, are in negotiations, Superintendent Melissa McTiernan said. The 2021 budget includes money for those contracts, she said. The budget did not include raises for teachers and other employees.