The Hazleton Area Unified track team competed in the 2024 Regional Unified Track and Field Championships at the track in Hazle Twp. on Monday. The top two of the six teams competing will advance to the next round of the championship. Read moreHazleton Area's Unified track team competes in regional championships 💬
MAHANOY CITY — A group of seventh and eighth graders from Mahanoy Area Junior/Senior High School were recognized for a video they created high… Read moreMahanoy Area students’ manufacturing video advances to statewide competition this week 💬
Luzerne County Council will discuss a proposed name change for the county Children and Youth Services agency at a work session Tuesday. Read moreName change proposed for Luzerne County Children and Youth Services agency 💬
Luzerne County opposes counting of write-in votes in GOP primary for 117th District state House seat
The Luzerne County office of law filed a legal brief in county court on Monday, requesting the court deny a petition from state Rep. Mike Cabe… Read moreLuzerne County opposes counting of write-in votes in GOP primary for 117th District state House seat 💬
HAZLETON — A driver involved in a fatal collision with a motorcycle on May 8 has been charged in the incident, city police said Monday. Read moreDriver charged in fatal collision in Hazleton 💬
State treasurer Stacy Garrity announced that more than $59.3 million of unclaimed property — including four military decorations — is owed to … Read moreGarrity announces more than $59M is owed to Luzerne County residents 💬
HAZLETON — City council will learn about a new tool to help enforce parking violations and consider some parking ordinances when it meets 6 p.… Read moreCity council to address parking ordinances 💬
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A bill introduced by State Sen. Lynda Schlegel Culver, R-27, Sunbury, was signed into law to help protect domestic animals and the food supply… Read moreCulver bill to protect domestic animals, state food supply signed into law 💬
POTTSVILLE — For a few precious moments on Saturday morning, Centre Street became Basin Street. Read moreNew Orleans jazz messengers commemorate historic marker of Allan Jaffe, their mentor 💬
WHITE HAVEN — Safety upgrades and overall improvements to a portion of the D&L Trail that goes through the borough are being discussed. Read moreImprovements coming to White Haven's Main Street 💬
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