WILKES-BARRE — The Luzerne County Government Study Commission convened for the first time Monday night for a quick organizational meeting. Read moreLuzerne County government study commission elects officers, discusses procedures 💬
WILKES-BARRE — The Luzerne County Government Study Commission convened for the first time Monday night for a quick organizational meeting. Read moreLuzerne County government study commission elects officers, discusses procedures 💬
MOOSIC — A road-ready Gov. Josh Shapiro took an outfield stage Monday at PNC Field and unveiled a new state tourism brand for Pennsylvania: "T… Read more'The Great American Getaway:' Shapiro unveils new state tourism brand at PNC Field 💬
After 21-year-old Paul Miller Jr. was killed in 2010 by a distracted tractor-trailer driver on a Monroe County highway, his grieving mother wh… Read more'Beacon of protection': Scranton mother's long fight for distracted driving law nears fruition 💬
FORTY FORT — There was standing room only in borough council's meeting room Monday as more than 75 residents showed up to learn about or voice… Read moreForty Fort council hears plans for trash pickup, residents react 💬
One man was killed in a two-car crash that closed state Route 309 in Dallas Twp. for several hours on Saturday, authorities confirmed Monday. Read moreCoroner identifies man killed in Dallas Twp. wreck 💬
Wilkes-Barre City Council will consider requests this week to transfer a liquor license into the city for a new restaurant and to suspend the … Read moreW-B council to mull liquor license for new eatery, alcohol at concerts 💬
Both candidates in the too-close-to-call race for the Republican nomination in the 117th state House District have filed or will file appeals … Read moreWalsh files appeal to Commonwealth Court over disputed ballots in 117th District state House race 💬
Just in time for National Lyme Disease Awareness Month, the Pennsylvania Department of Health this week launched a new online dashboard to pro… Read morePennsylvania Department of Health launches new dashboard to help prevent tickborne diseases 💬
Wilkes-Barre police are investigating a report of shots being fired in the city on Saturday night. Read moreWilkes-Barre police investigate shots fired 💬
Dan Reese, the director of Luzerne County’s GIS/Mapping Department, will serve as acting director of the county’s planning and zoning departme… Read moreMapping/GIS director Reese appointed acting head of Luzerne County zoning and planning 💬
One downtown Wilkes-Barre block will be closed for a few days starting on Wednesday, Mayor George C. Brown’s Office announced Monday. Read moreDowntown Wilkes-Barre block to be closed to traffic for a few days 💬
The Luzerne County Flood Protection Authority will cut the ribbon on its new downstream levee-maintenance facility in Hanover Twp. at noon on … Read moreFlood protection authority to hold ribbon-cutting and tour of new levee facility on Tuesday 💬
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One downtown Wilkes-Barre block will be closed for a few days starting on Wednesday, Mayor George C. Brown’s Office announced Monday. 💬
The Luzerne County Flood Protection Authority will cut the ribbon on its new downstream levee-maintenance facility in Hanover Twp. at noon on … 💬
An updated version of the Luzerne County Real Estate Database is now available at citizensvoice.com. 💬
The Sunday Times will profile local visual artists in a recurring feature. Our first artist is Robert Broghamer, 76, a retired ironworker who … 💬
The annual Fine Arts Fiesta wrapped up its four-day run Sunday on Public Square in Wilkes-Barre. The annual celebration of the arts featured e… 💬
State troopers and municipal police officers arrested 91 intoxicated drivers during a weekend DUI enforcement initiative, the Pennsylvania Sta… 💬
Wyoming Valley West High School hosted the Spartan Arts Fest on Sunday at the school campus in Plymouth. The event featured food trucks, vendo… 💬
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Abigail Yenelevitch tossed a two-hitter and drove in four runs to lead Wyoming Valley West to an 8-0 win over Delaware Valley in a District 2-4 Class 6A subregional softball quarterfinal Monday. Read moreD2 SOFTBALL: Valley West rolls into semifinals 💬
Joaquin Prado had nine kills to pace Wilkes-Barre Area to a 3-1 win over Hazleton Area Monday in the District 2 Class 3A boys' volleyball semifinals at Delaware Valley High School. Read moreD2 VOLLEYBALL: Wolfpack advance to Class 3A title match 💬
After winning its fourth regional championship since 2018 on Sunday, the Misericordia University baseball found out on Monday that it will be heading to Christopher Newport University for the … Read moreMisericordia heading to Christopher Newport for Super Regional 💬
KINGSTON — Abington Heights' Allison Rothenberger is just a sophomore, but with the way she played in an eight-minute stretch in the second half, the midfielder resembled a seasoned veteran. Read moreD2 GIRLS LACROSSE: Abington Heights' pulls away from Sem late 💬
Pittston Area senior Aria Messner had a day to remember at the District 2 Class 3A meet. She qualified for the state meet in four events. She won two individual golds (100 dash, long jump), wa… Read moreAthlete of the Week: Aria Messner, Pittston Area track & field 💬
DALLAS — Even when Misericordia is struggling to find ways to play its game from the batter’s box, the Cougars make up for it in other phases. Read moreNCAA BASEBALL: Misericordia clinches berth in super regional 💬
In the final game of the Wyoming Valley Confreence softball regular season, Hannah Chipego was dominating. Read moreSUNDAY'S HS ROUNDUP: Lake-Lehman softball wins final game of regular season 💬
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The PUC giveth and the PUC can taketh away. Read moreProtect consumers by reforming utility-rate process 💬
The passage last week of a bill that will ban motorists from handling cellphones on Pennsylvania roadways was a testament to the determination… Read moreOne mother's crusade to make Pennsylvania's roads safer 💬
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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