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 💬
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 💬
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 💬
A Hazleton police cruiser carrying an injured child to the hospital crashed into a sport utility vehicle on Friday afternoon on West Broad Str… Read morePolice car crashes while taking child to hospital 💬
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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The full procession of the West Hazleton Memorial Day parade will not take place Monday due to forecasted inclement weather, the parade commit… 💬
PLAINS TWP. — Korean War veteran Joseph Barna likes to say he was born in Freeland, but grew up in Korea. He also likes to say he’s neither a … 💬
HAZLETON — State Sen. Dave Argall, R-29, Rush Twp. and State Rep. Dane Watro, R-116, Kline Twp., accompanied Hazleton Mayor Jeff Cusat on a wa… 💬
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SHIPPENSBURG — Crestwood’s Grayce Grazio and Pittston Area’s Aria Messner each faced adversity, but still reached the medal stand. Read morePIAA TRACK & FIELD: Comets' Grazio medals on Day 2 💬
SHIPPENSBURG — Samuell Guzman looked up into the crowd at Seth Grove Stadium and pointed to his fans. Read morePIAA TRACK & FIELD: Hazleton Area's Guzman wins javelin gold in Class 3A 💬
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ORWIGSBURG — Morgan Kelly’s arm and bat led Marian to the District 11 Class AA softball championship game, Friday. Read moreDISTRICT 11 SOFTBALL: Kelly's no-hitter propels Fillies into Class A final 💬
HAZLE TWP. — After Jonas Aponick didn’t flinch when told he was getting his first postseason starting assignment as a high school pitcher, one… Read moreDISTRICT 2 BASEBALL: Aponick calmly pitches Cougars into championship game 💬
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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 … 💬
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