Breaking News
LEHMAN TWP. — A South Carolina developer proposes to build a massive solar energy farm on dozens of acres in a rural area of the township zoned for agriculture. Read moreResidents have concerns about proposed solar farm in rural Lehman Twp. 💬
SALEM TWP. — E-commerce and technology giant Amazon secured a major zoning victory on Tuesday to advance its plans to build a multibillion-dol… Read moreSalem Twp. rezones 1,582 acres for multibillion-dollar Amazon data center campus near power plants 💬
When service or emotional support animals are paired up with veterans who may be experiencing post-traumatic stress disorder, brain injuries, … Read moreVeterans with pets find comfort, reduced anxiety 💬
A Hazleton man being booked into the Luzerne County Correctional Facility was caught with a loaded revolver concealed in his sneaker on Wednes… Read moreLCCF inmate charged with possessing loaded gun 💬
The father who pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter in the dehydration death of his infant in Newport Twp. offered a tearful apology in … Read moreTearful father gets time served for Newport Twp. baby death 💬
A Larksville man awaiting sentencing on manslaughter charges connected to a crash that killed a 93-year-old woman has himself died in an accident. Read moreManslaughter suspect dies ahead of sentencing hearing 💬
WILKES-BARRE — Holy Redeemer honored 104 graduates in its Class of 2024 during commencement ceremonies Wednesday at the F.M. Kirby Center. Read moreHoly Redeemer celebrates Class of 2024 💬
Four legal briefs were submitted to Commonwealth Court this week regarding an appeal filed by 117th state House District Republican candidate … Read moreMore legal briefs filed in Walsh, Cabell appeals 💬
The Northwest Area School District is proposing a budget that allocates $22.3 million and increases the property tax rate by 7%. Read moreNorthwest Area proposed 7% tax hike 💬
A Plains Twp. man who admitted possessing child sexual abuse images was sentenced Thursday to serve up to two years in jail. Read morePlains Twp. man gets up to 2 years for possessing child sex abuse images 💬
A Pittston man who admitted sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl at an Edwardsville home was sentenced Thursday to serve up to six years in … Read morePittston man gets up to 6 years for sexually assaulting teen 💬
Road rage between two Abingtons men led to the March death of a well-known barber from West Scranton, Scranton police said Wednesday. Read moreTwo Abingtons men charged in road rage crash in Scranton that killed beloved barber 💬
Wilkes-Barre police are investigating a scam in which a woman was threatened with a "spell" if she didn't wire money to South America. Read moreWoman threatened with 'spell' in tarot card scam 💬
The Latest
Business
During more than 30 years of evaluating unemployment data, Satyajit Ghosh, Ph.D., a University of Scranton economist, said it's not often that the local rate matches the national figure. 💬
Sometimes dreams are just too big for one person to carry. Those big dreams must be shared if they are to become a reality. 💬
Dreaming of a project to make our community better? It will take your time and your steadfast perseverance. 💬
Northeast Pennsylvania’s economic development agencies, with the help of businesses and universities, are active, engaged and connected in growing and nurturing the region’s workforce with special programs and skills training. 💬
Reader Poll
Most Popular
-
Manslaughter suspect dies ahead of sentencing hearing
-
Salem Twp. rezones 1,582 acres for multibillion-dollar Amazon data center campus near power plants
-
Luzerne County Children & Youth renamed; county fair seeks $500,000
-
Police: Overdosing parents left boy, 8, with drugs
-
Luzerne County property database now updated
-
Wilkes-Barre homeless shelter still in church despite zoning nod last April
-
New railroad crossing signals in Wilkes-Barre to enhance safety
-
Tearful father gets time served for Newport Twp. baby death
-
LCCF inmate charged with possessing loaded gun
-
Pittston man gets up to 6 years for sexually assaulting teen
Viral News
- Weekly Mortgage Rates Rise, Higher Prices Take a Toll
- Jury in Trump hush money trial says it has verdict
- Jury in Trump trial reaches verdict
- World's biggest companies snap up 'likely junk' carbon offsets: analysis
- Trump calls judge's jury instructions 'unconstitutional' as he awaits verdict
- Report: G Jaxson Robinson following Mark Pope to Kentucky
- Report: G Jaxson Robinson following Mark Pope to Kentucky
- Scranton attorney sentenced to jail for theft from clients
- Giants WR Darius Slayton 'satisfied' with adjusted contract
- Boeing presents safety roadmap in bid to reassure regulators
Newsletters
- Doomsday plot: Idaho jury convicts Chad Daybell of killing wife and girlfriend's 2 children
- Roberts rejects Senate Democrats' request to discuss Supreme Court ethics and Alito flag controversy
- Boeing tells federal regulators how it plans to fix aircraft safety and quality problems
- The Latest | Slovenia moves to recognize a Palestinian state as Israel fights in Rafah
State News
Road rage between two Abingtons men led to the March death of a well-known barber from West Scranton, Scranton police said Wednesday. 💬
Wilkes-Barre police are investigating a scam in which a woman was threatened with a "spell" if she didn't wire money to South America. 💬
Parking restrictions will be in place on certain city streets on Thursday and Friday so they can be cleaned, Mayor George C. Brown’s Office ha… 💬
The defense for a Sugar Notch man accused of brutally beating his mother to death over three years ago sought Thursday to have the confession … 💬
A Hazleton man who admitted shooting at three of his rivals, injuring one, was sentenced Thursday to serve up to four years in state prison. 💬
A Reading man who admitted firing shots that struck an occupied home in Hazleton last year was sentenced Thursday to one year of probation. 💬
Lehigh Valley Health Network - Coordinated Health, Official Sports Medicine Sponsors of the Athlete of the Week 💬
SCRANTON — Audrey Hasenzahl didn't know how good the hit was. Read moreDISTRICT 2 SOFTBALL: Spartanettes rally past Royals for 3A title 💬
Coming off back-to-back blowout losses that capped their first three-game losing skid of the season, the RailRiders started Wednesday morning's game against Toledo like a team angered. Read moreRailRiders snap skid with dominant offense 💬
Despite taking an early five-run lead and mounting an impressive late rally, Hazleton Area fell to Williamsport, 16-14, in the District 2-4 Class 6A subregional softball championship Thursday … Read moreHazleton Area falls to Williamsport in title game 💬
MOOSIC — For the second consecutive year, Josh Domaracki doomed Pittston Area. Read moreDISTRICT 2 BASEBALL: Domaracki, Selinsgrove shut out Pittston Area 💬
Support local news you can trust. We depend on the support of our loyal subscribers to produce meaningful journalism every day. Help us continue this important work: subscribe today.
Thursday, May 30, 2024
Wednesday, May 29, 2024
Tuesday, May 28, 2024
The resegregation of America’s public schools has led to the same inequitable public education funding that prompted the 1954 U.S. Supreme Cou… Read more70 years after ‘Brown v. Board of Education,’ fair school funding is the only way to counter ongoing segregation 💬
Here’s some good news about crime. Read moreDon't buy the rhetoric; crime is down across the board 💬
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 💬
This database is based on information provided by the Luzerne County Assessor's Office as of January 2024. 💬
Check out photos and stories from The Citizens' Voice archives. 💬
The most recent test scores, salaries and more for all 500 Pennsylvania school districts. 💬
View and purchase photos from news, sports & community events 💬