WILKES-BARRE — With sound checks being done on stage for a sold-out rock concert Monday night, the leader of the F.M. Kirby Center took media members to the lower level of the facility during the afternoon to reveal what $4 million in water damage looks like. Read moreKirby Center officials reveal $4 million in flooding damage as sold-out shows continue 💬
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One of the final pieces in Wilkes-Barre Mayor George C. Brown’s plan to make access to and around Kirby Park handicap-accessible is coming bef… Read moreWilkes-Barre council to mull contract for next phase of Kirby Park upgrades 💬
Pennsylvania taxpayers paid $410,000 for state flights last year, the most since 2011. Shapiro took most of those flights. Read moreShapiro uses Pennsylvania’s state plane much more than his predecessor 💬
Joan Hoggarth, Luzerne County’s longest-serving division head, will leave county employment in two weeks, county Manager Romilda Crocamo told … Read moreHoggarth to leave as head of Luzerne County judicial services and records 💬
The owner of an auto repair shop is seeking approval from the Wilkes-Barre Zoning Hearing Board to construct an on-site storage garage in the … Read moreWilkes-Barre auto repair shop seeks zoning nod for storage garage 💬
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WILKES-BARRE — A panel of three Luzerne County judges is expected to rule Wednesday whether to toss out six mail-in ballots from the April 23 … Read moreRuling expected Wednesday in Walsh petition to toss out 6 ballots in the 117th District race 💬
Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine held its 12th annual commencement ceremony Sunday at the F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre. Dr. Vive… Read morePHOTOS: Geisinger School of Medicine holds commencement 💬
The next step in deciding the winner of the Republican nomination for the 117th state House District seat will take place Monday morning in Lu… Read moreWalsh asks court to reject 6 ballots with incomplete date in 117th District race; hearing set for Monday 💬
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