It's been more than a year since Catholic Social Services won zoning approval to move a homeless shelter to a new location in Wilkes-Barre, but it's still operating from a church basement. Read moreWilkes-Barre homeless shelter still in church despite zoning nod last April 💬
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… Read moreVets dedicate monument to Dupont residents killed in action 💬
The former general manager for a Wilkes-Barre towing service has been charged with altering company books to conceal the theft of at least a h… Read moreTowing manager charged with stealing more than $500K 💬
Nearly 800 breweries and distilleries call Pennsylvania home, and state lawmakers noticed. Read moreExpanded Craft Brewers and Distillers Caucus on tap 💬
The Pennsylvania Department of the Auditor General has issued a report blasting the Plains Volunteer Ambulance Relief Association for failing … Read morePlains ambulance association blasted in auditor's report 💬
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 💬
The Luzerne County Rail Corporation and R.J. Corman Railroad Group, the short line rail operator, have installed new railroad crossing signals… Read moreNew railroad crossing signals in Wilkes-Barre to enhance safety 💬
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-BARRE — Comedian, actor, writer and producer Pete Davidson returns to the F.M. Kirby Center for an evening of stand-up comedy 7:30 p.m.… Read moreComedian Pete Davidson returning to Kirby Center 💬
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 💬
An updated version of the Luzerne County Real Estate Database is now available at citizensvoice.com. Read moreLuzerne County property database now updated 💬
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 💬
WILKES-BARRE — Pine Street, between Spring and Scott streets, in Wilkes-Barre will be closed to traffic for milling and paving work beginning … Read morePart of Pine Street in Wilkes-Barre to be closed for road work 💬
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TUNKHANNOCK — It's the biggest pressure position on the field. Read moreDISTRICT 2 SOFTBALL: Tunkhannock's Hannon grows in first year in the circle 💬
EDWARDSVILLE — Frank Parente was running drills at practice over the weekend when center fielder Liliana Hintze made a spectacular play on a ball. Read moreDISTRICT 2 SOFTBALL: Adams, Hintze lift Pittston Area to 5A title 💬
MOOSIC — Andrew Burns didn't have to think hard when asked for the last time he pitched a game like this, had his stuff working so crisply, had an outing quite as successful as the one he auth… Read moreDISTRICT 2 BASEBALL: Burns no-hits Susquehanna as MMI Prep claims 1A title 💬
MOOSIC — The District 2 Class 3A baseball championship game will need to wait until Thursday to be determined. Following a pair of delays, the game between Holy Redeemer and Mid Valley was sus… Read moreD2 BASEBALL: Class 3A title game between Holy Redeemer, Mid Valley suspended in top of fifth 💬
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 💬
HUGHESTOWN — Julianna Cocco just caught another one of Gianna Adams’ masterpieces. Read moreDISTRICT 2 SOFTBALL: 'Gritty' Cocco enjoying first year behind the plate 💬
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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