PLAINS TWP. — Korean War veteran Joseph Barna likes to say he was born in Freeland, but grew up in Korea. He also likes to say he’s neither a Democrat nor a Republican. Read moreKorean War vet, 94, offers Memorial Day reflections at VA ceremony 💬
WILKES-BARRE — Diego Chacon and his wife Rocio Perez want to bring the tastes of their Mexican hometown to Wilkes-Barre. Read moreNew Mexican restaurant opens in Wilkes-Barre 💬
Longtime local business fixture Cook’s Pharmacy will cease operations at its Kingston location next month following decades of service on the … Read moreAfter decades of service, Cook's Pharmacy in Kingston to close 💬
The man who gained notoriety as the accomplice in infamous murderer Hugo Selenski’s daring jailbreak is charged with assaulting a woman after … Read moreSelenski escape partner charged with assaulting woman 💬
WILKES-BARRE — City Council approved a liquor license transfer for a new downtown restaurant after the owner clarified the hours of operation … Read moreWilkes-Barre council OKs liquor license transfer for downtown restaurant 💬
The 142nd Ashley Memorial Day parade begins 9 a.m. Monday on Main Street. Read more142nd Ashley Memorial Day parade set for Monday 💬
The West Side Veterans Memorial Day Parade begins 10:30 a.m. Monday in Kingston. Lineup begins 10 a.m. Read moreWest Side Memorial Day parade planned for Monday 💬
Monday is Memorial Day. Here is a list of what’s closed in observance of the holiday: Read moreWhat's closed in observance of Memorial Day 💬
The Citizens’ Voice hosted a reception Thursday for winners of the 2024 Reader’s Voice Awards at the F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre. Read moreCV hosts Reader's Voice Awards 💬
WILKES-BARRE TWP. — More than 570 Luzerne County Community College graduates received their associate degrees, certificates and diplomas durin… Read moreLCCC honors graduates at spring 2024 commencement 💬
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The Back Mountain Chamber’s Cultural Committee will hold its annual cultural event Friday, Aug. 9, at Irem Country Club Pavilion in Dallas. This year’s theme will be ‘DANCE DANCE DANCE.’ Doors open at 6 p.m. and hors d’oeuvres, dinner and dessert will be provided by Appletree Terrace. Live d… 💬
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SHIPPENSBURG — Samuell Guzman looked up into the crowd at Seth Grove Stadium and pointed to his fans. Read morePIAA TRACK & FIELD: Hazleton Area's Guzman wins javelin gold in Class 3A 💬
The margin for error for Misericordia was slim Saturday morning heading into the second game of the best-of-3 series with Christopher Newport. Read moreMisericordia sweeps Christopher Newport to earn return trip to World Series 💬
SHIPPENSBURG — Crestwood’s Grayce Grazio and Pittston Area’s Aria Messner each faced adversity, but still reached the medal stand. Read morePIAA TRACK & FIELD: Grazio, Messner medal on Day 2 💬
Syracuse scored nine runs in the first two innings, and the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders fell to the Mets, 9-6, Saturday at PNC Field. Read moreRailRiders fall to Syracuse; LeMahieu makes rehab start at third 💬
SOUTH ABINGTON TWP. — Pittston Area seized momentum immediately in the District 2-4 Class 5A Baseball subregional semifinals and Abington Heights never recovered. Read moreDISTRICT 2 BASEBALL: Pittston Area slams Abington Heights in 5A semis 💬
Cody Quaglia tossed a no-hitter with 11 strikeouts and Luke Kopec scored the only run of the game in the bottom of the third inning to lead No. 1 Holy Redeemer over No. 4 Dunmore, 1-0, in the … Read moreD2 BASEBALL: Quaglia tosses no-hitter to send Holy Redeemer to 3A final 💬
SHIPPENSBURG — Seth Berry sprinted down the runway and leaped into the pit of sand, knowing he went farther than he ever had before. Read morePIAA TRACK & FIELD: Lake-Lehman's Berry captures medal 💬
Joe Valenti is not your traditional college baseball pitcher. His most effective pitch is strike one. He’s not concerned about lighting up a radar gun or dazzling hitters with a variety of bre… Read moreCOLLEGE BASEBALL: Misericordia wins opener at Christopher Newport Super Regional 💬
Eight of the nine batters had hits as the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders downed the Syracuse Mets, 7-3, on Friday night at PNC Field. Read moreRailRiders knock off Syracuse 💬
Abington Heights junior Praneel Mallaiah won his first match before falling in the quarterfinals of the PIAA Class 3A Tennis Championships on Friday. Read morePIAA TENNIS: Mallaiah falls in Class 3A quarterfinals 💬
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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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