NANTICOKE — The city’s fire headquarters needs a major overhaul and expansion or a new facility needs to be built, Fire Chief Mark Boncal said Wednesday, a day after Nanticoke received a state grant to study the issue. Read moreNanticoke receives state grant to study future of fire headquarters 💬
A second team doctor with Penn State football testified Tuesday about multiple times that he said Coach James Franklin attempted to interfere … Read more2nd Penn State football doc details Franklin’s medical meddling, including player who tried suicide 💬
PLAINS TWP. — Despite thriving education and warehousing sectors and a declining unemployment rate in the region, not all members of the North… Read moreEconomic inequity, housing issues highlighted at Indicators forum 💬
WILKES-BARRE — An attorney representing the owners of a new downtown restaurant provided city council with details on operations at a liquor l… Read moreLawyer briefs Wilkes-Barre council on eatery at liquor license hearing 💬
WILKES-BARRE TWP. — Numerous PPL customers were left without power after two transformer explosions and a fire outside a former gas station on… Read morePolice investigating downed power lines, explosions, fire in Wilkes-Barre Twp. 💬
The property tax rate in the Wyoming Area School District is the highest in Luzerne County and would increase by 7.2% under the district’s pro… Read moreWyoming Area proposing 7.2% tax hike 💬
Luzerne County administration has posted the job listing for the open position of full-time director of elections. Read moreLuzerne County advertises full-time election director position 💬
DALLAS TWP. — Dallas Intermediate School held a grand opening Tuesday afternoon of its new outdoor environmental education library, which was … Read moreOutdoor environmental education library opens at Dallas Intermediate School 💬
NANTICOKE — A developer that proposed to build a housing complex in the city’s Hanover section has withdrawn its application, so the issue wil… Read moreDeveloper withdraws application for Nanticoke housing development; won't appear at zoning meeting 💬
WILKES-BARRE — A Connecticut man led state police on a high-speed chase through the city Tuesday evening, crashing into three cars with two ch… Read moreMan speeding from cops found with gun, weed and kids 💬
A Tobyhanna man accused of sexually assaulting a woman in a Wilkes University dorm room several years ago was convicted at trial this week of … Read moreTobyhanna man convicted of molesting Wilkes student 💬
A Wilkes-Barre man accused of viewing and sending child sexual abuse images because he was “curious” pleaded guilty Tuesday to two felony charges. Read moreWilkes-Barre man pleads guilty to possessing child sexual abuse images 💬
HANOVER TWP. — The Luzerne County Flood Protection Authority held an open house followed by its monthly business meeting at the authority’s ne… Read moreFlood protection authority unveils new levee maintenance facility 💬
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A Wilkes-Barre man accused of viewing and sending child sexual abuse images because he was “curious” pleaded guilty Tuesday to two felony charges. 💬
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DALLAS TWP. — Nearly one year ago, Dallas' JJ Rischawy found himself in the same position. District 2 Class 4A semifinal, a chance to play for a championship and a runner in scoring position. Read moreWEDNESDAY'S D2 BASEBALL: Rischawy's single sends Dallas back to 4A title game 💬
EXETER — There’s been a lot of talented athletes to come through the Wyoming Area track and field program. Read moreMcKernan enjoying final days on the track 💬
PLAINS TWP. — Every coach preaches about late-season momentum, and the charge it brings to a lineup. Read moreD2 SOFTBALL: Millionaires break it open in late innings to advance 💬
HAZLE TWP. — The Hazleton Area girls’ softball team lived up to its top seed in the District 2/4 Class 6A Subregional Tournament on Wednesday. Read moreD2-4 SOFTBALL: Lady Cougars top Valley West in Class 6A subregional semifinal 💬
Another showdown between Holy Redeemer and Blue Ridge is for gold. Read moreD2 VOLLEYBALL: Blue Ridge, Holy Redeemer set for rematch; DV seeks Class 3A title 💬
MOOSIC — It’s their reputation, so maybe nothing that happened Wednesday afternoon should come as a surprise. Read moreMorning glory: RailRiders get second schoolday walkoff vs. Mets 💬
WILKES-BARRE — Anne Carter’s pitches popped Katie Genovese’s glove no matter where the catcher set up. Read moreD2 SOFTBALL: Redeemer advances to 3A semifinals 💬
KINGSTON — In a season filled with what Valley West manager Mike Petroski described as magic moments, the Spartans saved their latest for the most important time of the year. Read moreD2 BASEBALL: Valley West rallies past Wilkes-Barre Area in extras 💬
Carrigan McCormack scored five goals as Delaware Valley knocked off Hazleton Area, 14-8, in the District 2 Class 3A girls lacrosse final Tuesday. Read moreTUESDAY'S HS ROUNDUP: Hazleton Area falls in lacrosse final 💬
The long-awaited renovation of Beaver Stadium took a significant step forward Tuesday afternoon. Read moreBoard approves further $630 million for Beaver Stadium renovation 💬
Former Valley View star Max Kranick made a homecoming Tuesday, pitching for the Syracuse Mets in a 12-1 victory over the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders in the opening game of a seven-game se… Read moreKranick pitches for Syracuse in series-opening romp over RailRiders 💬
Abington Heights players have likely thought about this rematch for almost an entire year, and now it is here. Read moreD2 GIRLS LACROSSE: Abington Heights and Crestwood ready for epic rematch in Class 2A final 💬
After losing the final two games of the 2023 season, Scranton Prep players had several goals and the highest expectations this spring. Read moreD2 BOYS LACROSSE: Scranton Prep seeks Class 2A title against Crestwood 💬
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The passage last week of a bill that will ban motorists from handling cellphones on Pennsylvania roadways was a testament to the determination… Read moreOne mother's crusade to make Pennsylvania's roads safer 💬
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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