A U.S. Army veteran from Wilkes-Barre is questioning Mayor George C. Brown's support for Israel because he can't fly that country's flag on Public Square. Read moreWilkes-Barre mayor, veteran at odds over Israeli flag on Public Square 💬
Penn State University is reducing the number of full-time faculty, staff and administrators at its 20 Commonwealth campuses with voluntary buy… Read morePenn State cutting staff at satellite campuses to deal with decreasing enrollment 💬
Penn State announced Tuesday the university is transforming operations for its Commonwealth Campuses with a new regional administrative model … Read morePenn State announces leadership changes for 3 local campuses 💬
JESSUP — Rocky Batzel knew it was time for a change. Read moreLackawanna County firm unveils more accessible pill vials 💬
The state would dramatically boost funding to school districts by $6 billion over a seven-year span, under a House bill approved 107-94 on Monday. Read moreState House passes bill to add $6B in education funding over 7 years 💬
The Hanover Area School District continues to look for a facility to add 200,000 square feet for elementary school students, Superintendent Na… Read moreHanover Area continues search for an elementary school facility 💬
JENKINS TWP. — The leader of a national nonprofit devoted to combating hunger visited the Weinberg Northeast Regional Food Bank on Tuesday to … Read moreWeinberg food bank gets praise from national leader in fighting hunger 💬
Luzerne County detectives are seeking two people involved in a fraud scheme targeting people who are seeking immigration assistance. Read moreDetectives seek immigration fraudsters 💬
PLAINS TWP. — The Wilkes-Barre Area District will maintain the current property tax rate and allocate $433,480 for additional tax relief to ho… Read moreWilkes-Barre Area approves $171.9M budget with extra tax relief 💬
A Wyoming Valley West High School student accused of seriously injuring a man during a shooting last month will stand trial on attempted murde… Read moreTeen waives hearing on attempted murder charges 💬
A man angered at a request for child support payments donned a ski mask and kicked in the door to the apartment of his baby's mother in Nantic… Read moreChild support request results in masked burglary 💬
WILKES-BARRE — A woman charged with obstructing justice in connection with the Carlisle Street rowhouse where a woman was tortured and murdere… Read moreAccused killer arraigned for obstructing justice 💬
A York man charged with shooting someone dead during a drug deal gone bad in Hazleton two years ago pleaded not guilty Tuesday to murder charges. Read moreAlleged Hazleton gunman pleads not guilty to murder charges 💬
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During more than 30 years of evaluating unemployment data, Satyajit Ghosh, Ph.D., a University of Scranton economist, said it's not often that the local rate matches the national figure. 💬
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WILKES-BARRE — A woman charged with obstructing justice in connection with the Carlisle Street rowhouse where a woman was tortured and murdere… 💬
A York man charged with shooting someone dead during a drug deal gone bad in Hazleton two years ago pleaded not guilty Tuesday to murder charges. 💬
The Area Agency on Aging for Luzerne/Wyoming Counties continues to distribute Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program vouchers to residents of… 💬
Wilkes-Barre police are investigating gunshots that were fired last week, resulting in no injuries. 💬
Parking restrictions will be in place on certain city streets on Wednesday and Thursday so they can be cleaned, Mayor George C. Brown’s Office… 💬
WILKES-BARRE — Platinum-selling group America is celebrating its 54th anniversary with the "Ride On Tour 2024," 7 p.m. Oct. 19 at the F.M. Kir… 💬
Lake-Lehman held its 66th annual commencement ceremonies on June 7 at Edward H. Edwards Stadium. 💬
DALLAS — The Back Mountain Library Auction held its 2024 kickoff dinner Monday night at Apple Tree Terrace. The 78th auction is planned for Ju… 💬
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PINE GROVE — Gabby Roman sprinted toward the fence. Read morePIAA SOFTBALL: Adams fires no-hitter, defense propels Pittston Area to 5A final 💬
With the season on the line, Antonio Doganiero came through with his most complete performance of the season. The senior left-hander tossed a complete-game three-hitter and struck out six as H… Read moreATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Antonio Doganiero, Hazleton Area baseball 💬
CENTER VALLEY — By the time Hazleton Area picked up its first hit of the game Monday afternoon, the Cougars found themselves in a four-run hole that at times appeared as if they were never goi… Read morePIAA BASEBALL: Hazleton Area falls to La Salle in 6A semis 💬
John Olszewski and Frank Kacvinsky won Sunday's McCarthy golf tournament at Wyoming Valley Country Club. Read moreOlszewski, Kacvinsky win McCarthy golf tournament 💬
LONDON — The last time Dave Dombrowski took a team overseas for a two-game series, it was a first. Read moreHow will the Phillies fare after London? 💬
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Steve Bannon, the relentless right-wing operator and provocateur who’s dedicated his career to advancing the cause of an American version of f… Read moreBye-bye Bannon: Former Trump aide heads where he belongs 💬
Republicans appear to be of two minds about mail voting as we approach the November General Election. Read moreRemember when voting by mail was uncontroversial? 💬
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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