EDWARDSVILLE — There’s no need to place an order when approaching the Dymski Pierogies stand at this year’s Edwardsville Pierogi Festival, which kicked off Friday. Read more10th annual Edwardsville Pierogi Festival features 16-flavor buffet and much more 💬
WILKES-BARRE — Abe’s Hot Dogs on Barney Street in Wilkes-Barre plans to celebrate its 100th anniversary Saturday with a popular promotion: fre… Read moreAbe's to celebrate 100th anniversary with free hot dogs at 'American Dream' event 💬
KINGSTON — Aldi food market in Kingston is closing Sunday for a construction and remodeling project. Read moreAldi store in Kingston closing Sunday for construction project 💬
Driving over railroad tracks in Wilkes-Barre is usually smooth sailing with a little clickety-clack, but you might want to wait for a sip of s… Read moreSome railroad crossings in Wilkes-Barre leave drivers jostled 💬
Two newborn babies died at LVH-Hazleton after on-call pediatricians were late, and the hospital put patients in "immediate jeopardy," a Pennsy… Read moreLVH-Hazleton put newborn babies in danger, state inspection finds; 2 infants died after on-call pediatricians were late 💬
WILKES-BARRE — The Luzerne County Government Study Commission discussed its short- and long-term plans at its first full meeting on Thursday. Read moreGovernment study commission discusses path forward at first full meeting 💬
It was just another day of work, until it wasn't. Read moreCapitol riot police officers revisit bloodshed, blast Trump, in Biden campaign stump in Scranton 💬
Wyoming Valley West held its 2024 commencement ceremonies Thursday night at Spartan Stadium in Kingston. Read moreValley West celebrates Class of 2024 💬
WILKES-BARRE — Four people, including three who were previously charged in connection with the brutal torture and murder of a woman who was he… Read moreCarlisle Street murder suspects charged with kidnapping 💬
Pittston Area Senior High School held its 58th annual commencement exercises on Thursday at Charley Trippi Stadium. Read morePittston Area holds 2024 commencement ceremonies 💬
The owner of the Wyoming Valley Mall will pay far less property tax because of a steep decline in the mall's fair market value, under the term… Read moreWyoming Valley Mall tax assessment plummets under negotiated agreement 💬
Wilkes-Barre Area held its 2024 graduation ceremonies Friday at Mohegan Arena in Wilkes-Barre Twp. Read moreWilkes-Barre Area holds 2024 commencement ceremonies 💬
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Wilkes-Barre Area held its 2024 graduation ceremonies Friday at Mohegan Arena in Wilkes-Barre Twp. 💬
A Wilkes-Barre man has been sentenced to serve 12 years in federal prison for conspiring to traffic fentanyl, according to the U.S. Attorney's… 💬
SOUTH ABINGTON TWP. — Financially struggling Clarks Summit University, formerly Baptist Bible College, temporarily furloughed all employees to… 💬
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2-2 HOLY REDEEMER (17-3) vs. 3-2 MANHEIM CENTRAL (16-1) Read morePIAA CLASS 2A BOYS VOLLEYBALL 💬
CENTER VALLEY — Whether it was the conventional approach of starting the hitter off with a fastball or mixing it up and starting another by pitching backward, it seemed whatever Antonio Dogani… Read morePIAA BASEBALL: Doganiero dominant as Cougars advance to Class 6A semifinals 💬
CENTER VALLEY — There's something to be said for the team that gets hot at the right time with a mixture of youthful energy and veteran leadership. Read morePIAA BASEBALL: Holy Ghost Prep eliminates Dallas in Class 4A quarters 💬
Next stop on Old Forge's journey in the PIAA Class 1A softball playoffs is Lock Haven University. Read morePIAA SOFTBALL: Old Forge, Pittston Area semifinal sites set 💬
Back in March in the midst of their spring trip to Florida, the Misericordia Cougars picked up a win over the then top-ranked team. Read moreCOLLEGE BASEBALL: Misericordia captures national championship 💬
EXETER — Dominic DeLuca's day started in State College, in a weight room. Read moreNIL fundraiser has special meaning for PSU's DeLuca, others 💬
Marc Minichello is now a two-time national champion. Read moreCOLLEGE TRACK & FIELD: Georgia's Minichello wins NCAA title in men's javelin 💬
PINE GROVE — Grayson Weikel gave Faith Christian Academy all the offense it needed against MMI Prep with a bloop RBI single in the top of the first inning Thursday. Read morePIAA BASEBALL: MMI Prep falls in quarterfinals 💬
ALLENTOWN — Talia Piragas' mitt made a loud pop as the final Tri-Valley batter swung and missed. Read morePIAA SOFTBALL: Blue Devils edge Tri-Valley, head to state semifinals 💬
The Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders dropped a 9-3 home decision to the Norfolk Tides on Tuesday. Read moreDominguez not enough as RailRiders lose at home 💬
Behind three home runs through the first three innings, the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater forced a one-game playoff with Misericordia to decide the NCAA Division III baseball champion wit… Read moreCOLLEGE BASEBALL: UW-Whitewater forces decisive game against Misericordia at World Series 💬
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In the Declaration of Independence, Thomas Jefferson, writing on behalf of the Continental Congress, proclaimed that all people have an inalie… Read moreEditorial: Americans are unhappier than ever. Two officials want to address that 💬
Normally, a trial in the federal courthouse in Wilmington, Delaware, for lying about not being a drug addict on a form to buy a Colt Cobra .38… Read moreError and trial: Hunter Biden’s trial is not about his father 💬
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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