Penn State University is reducing the number of full-time faculty, staff and administrators at its 20 Commonwealth campuses with voluntary buyout offers. Read morePenn State cutting staff at satellite campuses to deal with decreasing enrollment 💬
The Pennsylvania House passed a bill 107-94 on Monday to write into law a plan to add more than $5 billion in basic education funding over sev… Read moreState House passes bill to add $5B in educaion funding over 7 years 💬
JESSUP — Rocky Batzel knew it was time for a change. Read moreLackawanna County firm unveils more accessible pill vials 💬
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 💬
Luzerne County detectives are seeking two people involved in a fraud scheme targeting people who are seeking immigration assistance. Read moreDetectives seek immigration fraudsters 💬
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 💬
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 💬
The Area Agency on Aging for Luzerne/Wyoming Counties continues to distribute Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program vouchers to residents of… Read moreSenior Farmers Market Nutrition Program vouchers and list of participating vendors available 💬
Alana Griffin was employed and on maternity leave when she and her infant son moved into a Tampa, Florida, women’s shelter in 2012. Read morePaid family leave draws bipartisan support as good for the economy, but some oppose cost, lost control 💬
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… Read moreParking restricted Wednesday, Thursday in Wilkes-Barre for street cleaning 💬
WILKES-BARRE TWP. — Another all-you-can-eat restaurant is coming to the Wyoming Valley Mall, but this one has a unique twist. Read moreAll-you-can-eat KPOT Korean BBQ and Hot Pot coming to Wyoming Valley Mall 💬
Lake-Lehman held its 66th annual commencement ceremonies on June 7 at Edward H. Edwards Stadium. Read moreLake-Lehman honors Class of 2024 💬
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Many Americans still aren’t sold on going electric for their next car purchase. A poll shows high prices and a lack of easy-to-find charging stations are major sticking points. The poll by The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research and the Energy Policy Institute at the University of Chicago shows about 4 in 10 U.S. adults say they would be at least somewhat likely to buy an EV the next time they buy a car, while about half aren't ready to give up on gas-powered vehicles. The results indicate President Joe Biden’s plan to dramatically raise EV sales is running into resistance from drivers. 💬
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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Lake-Lehman held its 66th annual commencement ceremonies on June 7 at Edward H. Edwards Stadium. 💬
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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 💬
Just like every season is different, each team is different as well. There have been seasons when Hazleton Area could mash its way to a division title, through the district playoffs and on to … Read morePIAA BASEBALL: Hazleton Area set for Class 6A semifinal matchup 💬
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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Monday, June 10, 2024
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? 💬
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 💬
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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