SUGARLOAF TWP. — A telephone call roused Terry Jankouskas out of retirement. Read moreFormer owners return to Tom's Kitchen in Sugarloaf Twp. 💬
Three officers on a U.S. Marshals Task Force serving a warrant for a felon wanted for possessing a firearm were killed and five other officers… Read moreDeputy US marshal killed, several other officers wounded in North Carolina, authorities say 💬
PLAINS TWP. — Iviah McNally of Scranton wasn’t planning to visit the Seven Tubs Recreation Area on Monday, but the beautiful weather lured he… Read moreNice day for a hike at newly reopened Seven Tubs Recreation Area 💬
WILKES-BARRE — The race for the Republican nomination for the 117th District state House seat remained undecided Monday as the Luzerne County … Read moreRace for GOP nod in 117th state House District still not decided as ballot adjudication continues 💬
The Lake-Lehman School Board agreed to a $12,500 settlement with Jamie Walsh, a Republican candidate for the 117th state House District, to re… Read moreLake-Lehman settles litigation with Walsh for $12,500 💬
Chris Huntzinger has been appointed temporary chairman of the Luzerne County Republican Party. Read moreHuntizger named temporary chair of Luzerne County Republican Party 💬
Due to summer break, the last day of service for the Penn State Route 90 is May 3, Hazleton Public Transit announced. Read moreHazleton Public Transit updates bus route 💬
SCHUYLKILL HAVEN — In the past five years, Penn State Schuylkill has bucked national trends by increasing its enrollment and retention rate. Read more'An honor and a privilege’: Penn State Schuylkill chancellor reflects on time at campus 💬
Six Penn State organizations will cosponsor the 13th annual Penn State Day on May 18 at Knoebels Amusement Resort in Elysburg. Read morePenn State Day at Knoebels Amusement Park to be held May 18 💬
The Luzerne County Board of Elections will continue its adjudication of ballots from the April 23 primary on Monday, as the race for the Repub… Read moreBallot adjudication continues with 117th state House seat still not decided 💬
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The senior softball standout hit for the cycle with a single, two doubles, a triple and home run and eight RBIs in the Lady Cougars’ 20-13 win… Read moreATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Marissa Hoffman, Hazleton Area 💬
ASHLAND — Eight former athletes, including a posthumous selection, will be inducted into the Jerry Wolman/Northern Anthracite Hall of Fame on … Read moreEight set for induction into Jerry Wolman Northern Anthracite Hall of Fame 💬
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Editor: It's been a few years now that I have worked the polls. This is a quick inside view of the opening and closing of what we witness of the judge of elections, usually a new hire every year to our ward. There is much confusion and frustration. 💬
Editor: The March for Michael hot dog fundraiser was held during the month of March at St. Michael’s Lanes in Freeland. A grand total of $2,900 was raised and will be donated to the Child Life Oncology AYA department at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia in memory of Michael Detweiler, … 💬
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Editor: A recent letter claimed "A second Biden term would establish socialism" (April 24). The writer, as a retiree of the U.S. Army is entitled to collect Social Security. This is an example of socialism in the United States. Medicare is a second example. Just which socialist programs are … 💬
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