HAZLETON — Jeanmichael Pacheco Santiago is alone on a swing in the dark, but when the lights go on he steps off and shakes hands with visitors looking around the newest feature at Hazleton Area Recreation Project. Read moreSensory room makes Hazleton Area Recreation Project more inclusive 💬
The Hazleton Area Senior Prom was held Saturday at Hazleton Area High School. This year's theme was "Starry Night." Read moreA 'Starry Night' at Hazleton Area High School 💬
The Mountain Top Area Joint Sanitary board of directors insist residents of the Glen Summit section of Fairview Twp. were informed nearly thre… Read moreMAJSA claims Fairview Twp. residents were informed of sewer lateral replacements 💬
Twenty-two counties across the commonwealth, including Schuylkill, were awarded portions of $274 million for 30 drinking water, wastewater, st… Read moreNorth Manheim Twp., Tamaqua Borough part of $274 million awarded in state and federal funding to improve water quality in 22 counties across Pennsylvania 💬
POTTSVILLE— The Schuylkill County commissioners approved contracts for demolition projects in six municipalities at their meeting on Thursday. Read moreDemolition contracts approved for buildings in six Schuylkill County municipalities 💬
Two of Luzerne County’s native sons perished during the little-known tragedy of Exercise Tiger off the English coast on April 28, 1944. Read moreExercise Tiger tragedy claims two from Luzerne County in D-Day rehearsal 💬
SHENANDOAH — Fundraising efforts are underway to benefit the new Shenandoah Valley Sports Locker & Veterans Support Fund in honor and memo… Read moreFund established in honor/memory of 2 SV graduates, veterans 💬
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Sunny skies and rising thermometers are welcome sights for Brian Mushel. Read moreWarm temps mean big business for home improvement stores 💬
With the razor-tight race in the 117th State House race still hanging in the balance, the Luzerne County Board of Elections spent Friday certi… Read moreElection board examines disputed ballots with all eyes on tight 117th state House race 💬
NANTICOKE — Clean energy sources and economic development can be allies rather than enemies, U.S. Rep. Matt Cartwright and other officials sai… Read moreGreen power in more ways than one: clean energy and economic development 💬
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NORTH WILDWOOD, N.J. — A long-running sandstorm at the Jersey Shore could soon come to an end as New Jersey will carry out an emergency beach … 💬
Students protesting the Israel-Hamas war are digging in at Columbia University for a 10th day, part of a number of demonstrations roiling camp… 💬
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NANTICOKE — Clean energy sources and economic development can be allies rather than enemies, U.S. Rep. Matt Cartwright and other officials sai… 💬
State Rep. Mike Cabell, R-117, Butler Twp., and state Sen. Dave Argall, R-29, Rush Twp., announced a low-interest state loan of more than $3.6… 💬
Beth Dessen Duffy, daughter of CAN DO’s founder Dr. Edgar L. Dessen, was elected as the newest member of the CAN DO Community Foundation Board… 💬
POTTSVILLE — A Mahanoy City teen charged with attempted homicide is being held in a juvenile block at the Lehigh County Jail, according to a S… 💬
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Social media users shared a range of false claims this week. Here are the facts: New York Judge Juan M. Merchan did not tell former President… 💬
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The sophomore track and field standout finished first in both the 1600 and 3200 meter runs in the Walter Godek Twilight Invitational at North … 💬
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 💬
POTTSVILLE — Four area girls basketball players were named Friday to the Pennsylvania Sports Writers All-State Girls’ Basketball Team. Read moreH.S. GIRLS' BASKETBALL: Maynard, Minchhoff named to PA Sports Writers All-State team 💬
Lex Lispi and Kaden Lutz combined on three-inning no-hitter as MMI Prep blanked Weatherly, 16-0, in the second game of a non-league high schoo… Read moreLOCAL ROUNDUP: Preppers stifle Wreckers in DH sweep 💬
KINGSTON — If Hazleton Area was ripe for a letdown following an emotional win over Dallas one day earlier, the Cougars surely didn't show it. Read moreTHURSDAY ROUNDUP: Cougar baseball, softball teams come out swinging 💬
HAZLE TWP. — When Antonio Doganiero and Nick Ledger broke in with Hazleton Area’s varsity baseball team as underclassmen in 2022, they mostly … Read moreH.S. BASEBALL: Cougar veterans spark recent surge 💬
Cole DeFrancisco and Nate Davidovich combined to toss a four-inning no-hitter and Brandon Klitsch went 2-for-2 with a home run and two RBIs as… Read moreWEDNESDAY REWIND: Colts' duo no-hits Wreckers 💬
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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. 💬
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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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