HAZLE TWP. — Students pinned on corsages, danced and posed for photos as at any other prom, although there were some differences. Read moreStudents hold mini-prom in library at Hazleton Area High School 💬
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A Carbon County man who in 2016 invaded a Reading home along with another man and shot a brother and sister, killing the brother and leading t… Read moreNesquehoning man convicted of 2016 home invasion murder in Reading 💬
Schuylkill County Historical Society display of post-WWII women's hats recalls bygone era of fashion
POTTSVILLE — When an estimated 150,000 people jam Churchill Downs for the Kentucky Derby today, speedy thoroughbreds and jockeys wearing their… Read moreSchuylkill County Historical Society display of post-WWII women's hats recalls bygone era of fashion 💬
The long-awaited second phase of the Tamaqua River Walk took a step toward becoming a reality last week when $424,000 in highly competitive fu… Read moreExpansion, upgrades to Tamaqua River Walk awarded funding 💬
“The Office 5K” weekend, which features the run/walk event Saturday downtown, will kick off Friday night with a world premiere, sneak-peek scr… Read more"Fan Level Midnight": Docuseries on NBC sitcom "The Office" gets Friday screening in Scranton before 5K run/walk Saturday 💬
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Companion legislation to a bill sponsored by state Rep. Dane Watro, R-116, Kline Twp. that would allow delayed school enrollment in Pennsylvan… Read moreRoman’s Law passes state Senate committee 💬
Notable speakers and honorees are scheduled to appear at upcoming commencements for area colleges and universities across Luzerne County. Read moreNotable speakers scheduled at college commencements 💬
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