DUPONT — Hundreds of people lined the streets of Dupont on Monday to witness a parade honoring U.S. service members who died for their country, and gathered for the dedication of a new memorial monument to honor those service members who called the borough their home. Read moreVets dedicate monument to Dupont residents killed in action 💬
WILKES-BARRE — Hundreds of members of Kingston’s Jewish community paraded through the city to Kirby Park to celebrate a holy day Sunday and ra… Read moreKingston Jewish community celebrates holiday, rallies for peace 💬
Nearly 800 breweries and distilleries call Pennsylvania home, and state lawmakers noticed. Read moreExpanded Craft Brewers and Distillers Caucus on tap 💬
Since Gov. Josh Shapiro’s launch of the state’s new tourism brand, the Great American Getaway, nearly a week ago at PNC Field, the governor an… Read moreGov. Josh Shapiro talks tourism while fishing at Lake Wallenpaupack 💬
Parks with water spraying from nozzles have made a big splash in communities across the region. Read moreNEPA communities installing splash pads as swimming options dry up 💬
A federal judge has denied motions to dismiss a lawsuit filed by the father of a 30-year-old woman alleging personnel at the Luzerne County Co… Read moreJudge denies motions to dismiss LCCF inmate death lawsuit 💬
Several Memorial Day parades stepped off Monday to honor those who paid the ultimate sacrifice for the country. Parades were held in multiple … Read morePHOTOS: Memorial Day parades step off around area 💬
Wilkes University will honor three alumni at the this year’s Founders Gala on Thursday at the Westmoreland Club in Wilkes-Barre. Read moreWilkes University to present President’s Medal to Harry and Beverly Hiscox at Founders Gala 💬
The Lake-Lehman School Board is proposing a budget that allocates $35.8 million and maintains the current property tax rate. Read moreLake-Lehman proposes $35.8M budget with no tax hike 💬
HANOVER TWP. — Township police arrested a New Jersey man Saturday in connection with a motor vehicle theft. Read moreNew Jersey man charged in auto theft after Hanover Twp. traffic stop 💬
While many typical teens spend summer vacations at camp or the beach, some area students think beyond their summer and into their futures by s… Read moreLocal students find worth, wisdom as interns in political offices 💬
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 💬
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Holy Redeemer sophomore Cody Quaglia tossed a no-hitter against Dunmore in the District 2 Class 3A baseball semifinals. Quaglia struck out 11 in the 1-0 victory over the Bucks to advance the R… Read moreATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Holy Redeemer's Cody Quaglia 💬
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After its record dipped to 7-7 after a conference-opening loss to Arcadia in March, Misericordia coach Pete Egbert wasn’t happy. Read moreMisericordia earns No. 5 seed in World Series bracket 💬
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The PUC giveth and the PUC can taketh away. Read moreProtect consumers by reforming utility-rate process 💬
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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