Since Gov. Josh Shapiro’s launch of the state’s new tourism brand, the Great American Getaway, nearly a week ago at PNC Field, the governor and his family have traveled in an RV to roll out the brand, like something out of a reality TV show. The brand tour, which will stop at 50 locations in 14 counties across Pennsylvania, landed them on a fishing boat in the midst of shimmering Lake Wallenpaupack on a picture-perfect Saturday morning. Read moreGov. Josh Shapiro talks tourism while fishing at Lake Wallenpaupack 💬
Monday Edition | May 27, 2024
A federal judge has denied motions to dismiss a lawsuit filed by the father of a 30-year-old woman alleging personnel at the Luzerne County Co… Read moreJudge denies motions to dismiss LCCF inmate death lawsuit 💬
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 💬
MAHANOY CITY — In a solemn ceremony, John “Jack” Deesing and Susan Kester laid a wreath at a memorial to veterans on Sunday. Read moreThose who gave the most precious gift of life honored at Memorial Day service in Mahanoy City 💬
Parks with water spraying from nozzles have made a big splash in communities across the region. Read moreNEPA communities installing splash pads as swimming options dry up 💬
During the bloody campaigns waged during World War II, five local sons became enshrined in history as heroes when they gave their lives during… Read moreMemorial Day: 5 local Medal of Honor recipients paid ultimate price 💬
Despite concerns expressed by landlord Bob Derwin and supervisor Colleen Macko, Wright Twp. supervisors enacted a long-term rental ordinance a… Read moreWright Twp. supervisors enact rental ordinance 💬
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LA PLUME TWP. — Financially struggling Keystone College announced Friday it took another step forward in preventing its closure by signing a “… Read moreStaying alive: Keystone College takes another step forward with prospective partner 💬
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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 💬
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Editor: The May 20 opinion column by Corey A. DeAngelis, “Parents must end teachers unions’ stranglehold,” (May 20) is an anti-labor screed, an attack on democratic processes and a fraud against minority parents who are trying to find the best opportunity for their children. 💬
Editor: With less than six months to go before the general election on Nov. 5, I would like to speak to the women of Northeastern Pennsylvania. I believe that this election will be won by women just as they have won the last several elections. What the Supreme Court and Republican men have … 💬
Editor: Understanding the protests on all the college campuses is frustrating. Has everyone forgotten the Holocaust and the annihilation of millions of Jewish people at the hands of Hitler and his henchmen? Do these privileged college students even know anything about the Holocaust? Do they … 💬
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