High demand for business grant application crashes Lackawanna County website

The first five minutes of Lackawanna County's economic development department's online web application brought so many hits, the site crashed. The application for the Business Relief grants would allow $2500 for small businesses to pay rent, payroll and other expenses. There's a limited amount available and officials say 100 businesses in 4 sectors will receive the grants on a first come first serve basis.  The site is  back up and running thru the county's website.  Click HERE for more information.