CONYNGHAM — Eddie Gregory thought the sewer and water authority would build a new treatment plant when he started working here 17 years ago. Read moreConyngham Sugarloaf authority prepares to expand sewage treatment plant 💬
In a letter Friday to faculty and staff, the president of Keystone College said negotiations are underway with an unspecified investment partn… Read moreKeystone College pursuing rescue plan to prevent closure 💬
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… Read moreMahanoy City teen charged in attempted homicide now in Lehigh County Jail 💬
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 💬
The 95th Anniversary Legacy Gala and 56th Annual Meeting of the United Way of Greater Hazleton was held on Thursday in McAdoo. Read moreUnited Way of Greater Hazleton holds 95th gala 💬
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… Read moreDessen Duffy elected to CAN DO board 💬
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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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… Read moreCabell, Argall announce loan for Freeland water system project 💬
The Crestwood School Board voted 6-3 Wednesday on a resolution that would allow furloughs of six teachers to reduce a budget deficit projected… Read moreCrestwood authorizes furloughs for 6 teachers 💬
PPL Electric utilities will place an extra $1 million in its hardship fund to help poor customers from its billing errors more than a year ago… Read moreRevised PPL Electric billing settlement could help poor, older consumers 💬
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PPL Electric utilities will place an extra $1 million in its hardship fund to help poor customers from its billing errors more than a year ago… 💬
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State Rep. Dane Watro, R-116, Kline Twp., and State Sen. Dave Argall, R-29, Rush Twp., announced a low-interest state loan of more than $1.4 m… 💬
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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 teams 💬
Hazleton Area batters tagged a trio of Crestwood pitchers for 15 hits in four innings a 21-0 victory over the Comets in Wyoming Valley Confere… Read moreFRIDAY ROUNDUP: Cougars keep on rolling, thump Comets 💬
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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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