MOOSIC — When he looked behind the scenes at PNC Field, away from the emerald green grass and spacious open concourse that has welcomed fans to the ballpark for 11 years, Anthony Bruno couldn't help but wonder .... Read moreMajor renovation announced for PNC Field 💬
Tuesday Edition | June 4, 2024
The state is providing nearly $931.1 million for school districts to use this year for property tax relief. Read moreState fund for property tax relief up 20% to $931M 💬
A Hanover Twp. man who ran from a traffic stop was arrested on drug and animal cruelty charges after police found crack and heroin in his SUV … Read morePolice: Man stuffs puppy in seatback pocket 💬
WILKES-BARRE — Members and supporters of the LGBTQIA+ community gathered on Public Square Monday to raise a Pride flag, marking the start of P… Read moreLGBTQIA+ community raises flag in Wilkes-Barre for Pride Month 💬
The Pennsylvania House Education Committee passed a bill Tuesday to write into law a plan to add more than $5 billion in basic education fundi… Read moreEducation committee passes bill to add $5B in education funding over 7 years 💬
WILKES-BARRE — Luzerne County Council members got to see first-hand how American Rescue Plan funding they approved is helping to feed at-risk … Read more'Feed the community': County council members see Rescue Plan funding in action 💬
The state Treasury Department has sent refunds to about 31,000 Luzerne County residents who were owed money after the county eliminated its $5… Read moreRefunds issued for overpayment of vehicle registration fee, state treasurer says 💬
NEWPORT TWP - A Wilkes-Barre man accused of a home-invasion robbery stole a Nanticoke police car and launched a massive manhunt that ended wit… Read moreHome-invasion suspect captured after stealing cop car in Glen Lyon 💬
Seymour Holtzman rose from humble beginnings in Wilkes-Barre to tremendous success in business and a friendship with a former president of the… Read moreLocal businessman, philanthropist Holtzman remembered 💬
A Nanticoke man is behind bars after stabbing a man in the side, exposing the victim's lung, during a fight that took place outside of a Kings… Read moreMan charged in Kingston bar brawl stabbing 💬
State police are investigating the source of a counterfeit $50 bill that was recently passed at Mohegan Pennsylvania in Plains Twp. Read moreTroopers investigating counterfeit cash at casino 💬
A former deputy warden at Luzerne County prison now is supervisor of security for the campus of Hazleton Area School District. Read moreHazleton Area schools hire former prison official for campus security 💬
A financially struggling South Scranton nursing home lacked functional fire alarms, adequate power and a compliant sprinkler system when the s… Read moreLetter reveals why residents were relocated from struggling South Scranton nursing home 💬
According to the World Health Organization, about half of the world’s adult population has had a headache at least once in the past year. Prol… 💬
How does "Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga" measure up to its acclaimed predecessor? Rebecca Kivak and Joe Baress review the long-awaited prequel to "M… 💬
Is "Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes" a strong extension of the great trilogy of the 2010s? Rebecca Kivak and Joe Baress review the latest fi… 💬
Most would agree that this spring has been a little cloudy, rainy and cool in Northeast Pennsylvania. But warm, sunny days are soon to come. 💬
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One of the greatest frustrations in modern medicine occurs when a safe, tried and proven treatment exists to prevent deadly disease, but it is… 💬
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A former deputy warden at Luzerne County prison now is supervisor of security for the campus of Hazleton Area School District. 💬
A financially struggling South Scranton nursing home lacked functional fire alarms, adequate power and a compliant sprinkler system when the s… 💬
Hanover Area held its commencement ceremonies for the Class of 2024 on June 3. 💬
A 15-year-old boy is facing aggravated assault charges after slashing another teen's face during a fight at a party in Wilkes-Barre on Saturda… 💬
Northwest Area held commencement ceremonies for 74 students on June 3. 💬
Collaboration breeds success for Dorothy Lane and Lisa Hall Zielinski. 💬
Crestwood High School celebrated the Class of 2024 with commencement ceremonies Saturday afternoon at Mohegan Arena. 💬
Dallas High School celebrated the Class of 2024 with commencement ceremonies at Mountaineer Stadium on Friday night. 💬
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The six District 2 teams still alive in the state baseball and softball playoffs learned Tuesday afternoon where they will play their quarterfinal-round games Thursday. Read morePIAA BASEBALL/SOFTBALL: Sites, times set for Thursday's quarterfinals 💬
From calling on Jared Hoffman to pinch hit with two outs in the top of the ninth inning in Monday's first game against Lynchburg to handing the ball to Max Oliver in the second game of the day… Read moreCOLLEGE BASEBALL: Misericordia to face UW-Whitewater for national championship 💬
HUGHESTOWN — Marina Antal understands the pressure once states roll around. Read morePIAA SOFTBALL: Pittston Area rolls in opener 💬
DALLAS TWP. — Just by the sound of the ball coming off the bat, it was easier to hear than see that Dom Zangardi put his best swing on a pitch that he admits has been a long time coming. Read morePIAA BASEBALL: Dallas cruises to Class 4A quarterfinals 💬
In what started off as a bullpen game for Misericordia on Monday morning turned into manager Pete Egbert going to his No. 1 starter to close it out and help the Cougars keep their season alive. Read moreNCAA BASEBALL: Misericordia advances to World Series championship series 💬
HAZLE TWP. — The only batted ball in the bottom of the seventh inning traveled 70 feet at most. Read morePIAA BASEBALL: Hazleton Area wins on walk off 💬
FOSTER TWP. — If MMI's baseball team had any nerves before its PIAA Class A first-round game, the Preppers certainly didn't show any Monday. Read morePIAA BASEBALL: Preppers breeze into Class 1A quarterfinals 💬
Andrew Burns helped MMI Prep win the District 2 Class 1A championship when he tossed a no-hitter against Susquehanna in a 2-0 victory. The senior finished with 11 strikeouts and walked three. … Read moreATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Andrew Burns, MMI Prep baseball 💬
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Pundits keep chirping about how voters want President Joe Biden to do something to bring prices down, particularly at the grocery store. Read moreEditorial: When it comes to taming inflation, the consumer — not the president — is king 💬
Amazon sells its premier membership program with the slogan: “There’s more to Prime. A truckload more.” Read moreElected officials, regulators must protect the public interest in Amazon deal 💬
The fall season once again is upon us, and as All Hallows Eve and All Saints Day approach, so does our fascination with the unexplained. Our area has two nationally known haunts that although they haven’t been in the news for a good while, have divided paranormalists for years. Read moreSeason of 'hauntings' is upon us 💬
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