NANTICOKE — The aging Nanticoke-West Nanticoke bridge, being eyed for a full replacement or a massive rehabilitation, is now limited to passenger vehicles after Luzerne County further reduced the span’s vehicular weight limit to five tons on Wednesday. Read moreWeight limit reduced to 5 tons on Nanticoke/West Nanticoke bridge 💬
PITTSTON — Pittston insurance company owner Bill Joyce walked across the Spc. Dale Kridlo Memorial Bridge on Tuesday into West Pittston to gra… Read morePennDOT to unveil Pittston bridge replacement plans at public meeting 💬
Over the past decade, Democrats’ registration advantage has shrunk. Still, experts say registration can't tell you exactly how a closely divid… Read moreGap narrows between Democrat, Republican in Pennsylvania 💬
A Philadelphia-area native will take the stage in multiple guises when “Pretty Woman: The Musical” comes to Scranton for four shows May 17 thr… Read more'Pretty Woman' on stage in Scranton May 17-19 💬
State Rep. Mike Cabell has appealed the Luzerne County election board’s rulings on two ballots from the April 23 Republican primary in the 117… Read moreCabell appeals election board's ballot decisions to Luzerne County Court; hearing set for Thursday 💬
WILKES-BARRE — City police are investigating a deadly stabbing that took place early Tuesday morning. Read morePolice investigating fatal stabbing in Wilkes-Barre 💬
LEHMAN TWP. — An intense fire Monday destroyed a log cabin home that recently sold for $550,000. Read moreFire destroys Lehman Twp. home on Monday 💬
Facing possible imminent closure and loss of accreditation, Keystone College must prepare by May 15 an updated plan for potentially closing an… Read moreKeystone College accreditor requires more information on continuing or closing 💬
Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission judges recommend slashing by over 50% a big water rate increase sought by Pennsylvania American Water. Read morePUC judges recommend slashing water rate hike sought by Pennsylvania American Water 💬
Slocum Twp. recently completed the first phase of renovations to the township playground. Read moreWork moves forward on Slocum Twp. playground 💬
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PLAINS TWP. — Madalyn McGuinness credited the stability and knowledge of the coaching staff. Kayce Martin pointed out how it seems like the Wilkes-Barre Area Wolfpack are just a closer unit. Read moreHS SOFTBALL: Wolfpack clinch winning season 💬
Gianna Adams struck out 13 in six innings of work as Pittston Area had 14 hits in a 14-1 victory over Crestwood on Tuesday in Wyoming Valley Conference Division 1. Read moreTUESDAY'S HS ROUNDUP: Pittston Area softball clinches WVC Division 1 title 💬
The Middle Atlantic Conference (MAC) Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) announced Misericordia University’s Quinn Crispell as the 2024 recipient of the MAC Giant Steps Award. Read moreLOCAL COLLEGE: Middle Atlantic Conference honors Misericordia's Crispell 💬
There might not be a stranger conference in college football this fall than the Big Ten. Read moreScholarship count could hamstring PSU in coming months 💬
Justice Shoats is wrapping up his final exams at Lock Haven University and preparing for a new journey in his collegiate career. Read moreRedeemer grad Shoats commits to Siena 💬
After a successful two-week road trip, the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders returned to PNC Field on Tuesday. Read moreRochester ends RailRiders' winning streak 💬
The Wyoming Valley Country Club recently held its opening day scramble. Read moreLOCAL GOLF: May 7, 2024 💬
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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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