During the bloody campaigns waged during World War II, five local sons became enshrined in history as heroes when they gave their lives during brutal combat in Nazi-dominated Europe and the far-flung coral atolls of the Pacific Ocean. Read moreMemorial Day: 5 local Medal of Honor recipients paid ultimate price 💬
PLAINS TWP. — Korean War veteran Joseph Barna likes to say he was born in Freeland, but grew up in Korea. He also likes to say he’s neither a … Read moreKorean War vet, 94, offers Memorial Day reflections at VA ceremony 💬
In addition to the five local men who received the Medal of Honor posthumously, at least 11 recipients who survived combat to don the military… Read moreAt least 11 local sons survived combat to don the Medal of Honor 💬
WILKES-BARRE — Diego Chacon and his wife Rocio Perez want to bring the tastes of their Mexican hometown to Wilkes-Barre. Read moreNew Mexican restaurant opens in Wilkes-Barre 💬
FORTY FORT — A new brewery has opened in the partially dry municipality of Forty Fort, becoming only the third place in the borough where one … Read moreCraft beer fans wetting their whistle at new brewery in partially dry Fort Fort 💬
The Area Agency on Aging for Luzerne/Wyoming Counties will distribute Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program vouchers starting next week. Read moreFarmers market nutritional program vouchers for seniors will be distributed soon 💬
Northwest Area High School and Wyoming Area High School won Gold Level Governor’s Civic Engagement Awards for registering to vote at least 85%… Read moreNorthwest Area and Wyoming Area win top awards for registering voters 💬
WILKES-BARRE — City Council approved a liquor license transfer for a new downtown restaurant after the owner clarified the hours of operation … Read moreWilkes-Barre council OKs liquor license transfer for downtown restaurant 💬
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 💬
The 142nd Ashley Memorial Day parade begins 9 a.m. Monday on Main Street. Read more142nd Ashley Memorial Day parade set for Monday 💬
King’s College celebrated its 75th commencement on May 17. More than 430 degrees were awarded during the ceremony at Mohegan Arena. Read moreMore than 430 earn degrees from King's College 💬
The West Side Veterans Memorial Day Parade begins 10:30 a.m. Monday in Kingston. Lineup begins 10 a.m. Read moreWest Side Memorial Day parade planned for Monday 💬
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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The West Side Veterans Memorial Day Parade begins 10:30 a.m. Monday in Kingston. Lineup begins 10 a.m. 💬
Monday is Memorial Day. Here is a list of what’s closed in observance of the holiday: 💬
The following are local Misericordia University students received degrees during commencement ceremonies held May 11. 💬
The Citizens’ Voice hosted a reception Thursday for winners of the 2024 Reader’s Voice Awards at the F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre. 💬
LA PLUME TWP. — Financially struggling Keystone College announced Friday it took another step forward in preventing its closure by signing a “… 💬
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JJ Rischawy took it as a sign. Dallas coach Mike Viglone thought about it for a few seconds and in a way had the same feeling. Read moreFive WVC baseball teams looking to win district gold 💬
SHIPPENSBURG — Samuell Guzman looked up into the crowd at Seth Grove Stadium and pointed to his fans. Read morePIAA TRACK & FIELD: Hazleton Area's Guzman wins javelin gold in Class 3A 💬
SHIPPENSBURG — Crestwood’s Grayce Grazio and Pittston Area’s Aria Messner each faced adversity, but still reached the medal stand. Read morePIAA TRACK & FIELD: Grazio, Messner medal on Day 2 💬
The margin for error for Misericordia was slim Saturday morning heading into the second game of the best-of-3 series with Christopher Newport. Read moreMisericordia sweeps Christopher Newport to earn return trip to World Series 💬
Syracuse scored nine runs in the first two innings, and the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders fell to the Mets, 9-6, Saturday at PNC Field. Read moreRailRiders fall to Syracuse; LeMahieu makes rehab start at third 💬
Take a look back at Friday and Saturday's PIAA Track and Field Championships at Shippensburg University. Read morePHOTO GALLERY: PIAA TRACK AND FIELD CHAMPIONSHIPS 💬
It is no secret recreational kayaking has grown immensely in popularity over the past few years, as affordable personal crafts are readily available to the public in a variety of options. Read moreLearn the basics and stay safe on the water while kayaking 💬
Art Coolbaugh is a Renaissance man. He is a staple of the Falls community: longtime tavern owner, outdoorsman and river guide. He carries his own boat, you might say, on his way to sharing, pr… Read moreSusquehanna Canoe and Kayak expanding its business 💬
Luke Kirby, 6 of Greenfield Twp., harvested his first turkey during a youth turkey hunt. Read moreTop shot: May 26, 2024 💬
Hike: Susquehanna Trailers will do a moderate 9-mile hike June 2 at Lackawanna State Park. Meet 9:45 at the state Route 315 park & ride. Bring lunch and water. For more information, call A… Read moreWildLife notebook 💬
SOUTH ABINGTON TWP. — Pittston Area seized momentum immediately in the District 2-4 Class 5A Baseball subregional semifinals and Abington Heights never recovered. Read moreDISTRICT 2 BASEBALL: Pittston Area slams Abington Heights in 5A semis 💬
Cody Quaglia tossed a no-hitter with 11 strikeouts and Luke Kopec scored the only run of the game in the bottom of the third inning to lead No. 1 Holy Redeemer over No. 4 Dunmore, 1-0, in the … Read moreD2 BASEBALL: Quaglia tosses no-hitter to send Holy Redeemer to 3A final 💬
SHIPPENSBURG — Seth Berry sprinted down the runway and leaped into the pit of sand, knowing he went farther than he ever had before. Read morePIAA TRACK & FIELD: Lake-Lehman's Berry captures medal 💬
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Here’s some good news about crime. Read moreDon't buy the rhetoric; crime is down across the board 💬
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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