The plant that treats drinking water for much of the Hazleton area has a faulty control valve and needed an audible alarm to warn operators about cloudy water episodes that workers failed to report on time, a state inspector said. Read moreState finds violations at Hazleton water treatment plant 💬
MOOSIC — A road-ready Gov. Josh Shapiro took an outfield stage Monday at PNC Field and unveiled a new state tourism brand for Pennsylvania: "T… Read more'The Great American Getaway:' Shapiro unveils new state tourism brand at PNC Field 💬
DALLAS TWP. — U.S. Speaker of the House Mike Johnson went to a private residence in the Back Mountain Monday morning to raise funds for Republ… Read moreSpeaker Johnson attends Bresnahan fundraiser in Back Mountain 💬
Both candidates in the too-close-to-call race for the Republican nomination in the 117th state House District have filed or will file appeals … Read moreWalsh files appeal to Commonwealth Court over disputed ballots in 117th District state House race 💬
State troopers and municipal police officers arrested 91 intoxicated drivers during a weekend DUI enforcement initiative, the Pennsylvania Sta… Read moreOperation Nighthawk yields 91 DUI arrests 💬
HAZLETON — Two boxes set on posts at James Street Playground hold Little Free Libraries. Read moreLittle Free Libraries set up at James Street Playground 💬
Attorneys from a Frackville law firm are offering to file compensation claims for people who have possibly developed cancer and other illnesse… Read moreFrackville law office provides legal representation to clients exposed to cancer-causing ‘forever chemicals’ 💬
Brad Reiss credits a significant expansion project for continued growth at Crunch Fitness inside the Marketplace at Steamtown. Read moreInterest strong in area gyms 💬
A Scranton man who told police he performs as a professional clown faces charges after meeting an undercover officer for sex. Read moreScranton clown who performs as The Amazing Franko charged with promoting prostitution 💬
The Luzerne County Flood Protection Authority will cut the ribbon on its new downstream levee-maintenance facility in Hanover Twp. at noon on Tuesday. Read moreFlood protection authority to hold ribbon-cutting and tour of new levee facility on Tuesday 💬
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The Luzerne County Flood Protection Authority will cut the ribbon on its new downstream levee-maintenance facility in Hanover Twp. at noon on Tuesday. 💬
More than 20 middle schools, including two from Schuylkill County, competed Wednesday in the annual “What’s So Cool About Manufacturing” conte… 💬
The newly formed Luzerne County Government Study Commission will hold an organizational meeting at 6:30 p.m. Monday at the county courthouse o… 💬
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The senior javelin standout set a new school record of 207 feet, 5 inches on his final throw to earn the Class 3A gold medal at the District 2… 💬
Joaquin Prado had nine kills to pace Wilkes-Barre Area to a 3-1 win over Hazleton Area, Monday, in the District 2 Class 3A boys' volleyball se… Read moreDISTRICT 2 ROUNDUP: Wolfpack eliminates Cougars from Class 3A volleyball playoffs 💬
The Penn State Board of Trustees on Tuesday approved the $700 million renovation of Beaver Stadium, which is scheduled to be ready for the 202… Read morePSU trustees OK $700M stadium renovation 💬
The senior javelin standout set a new school record of 207 feet, 5 inches on his final throw to earn the Class 3A gold medal at the District 2… Read moreATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Sammy Guzman, Hazleton Area 💬
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HAZLETON —The Hazleton Area girls’ lacrosse team showed that it isn’t ready to give up its District 2 Class 3A title. Read moreH.S. GIRLS' LACROSSE: Lady Cougars returning to District 2 final 💬
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