Two newborn babies died at LVH-Hazleton after on-call pediatricians were late, and the hospital put patients in "immediate jeopardy," a Pennsylvania Department of Health inspection found. Read moreLVH-Hazleton put newborn babies in danger, state inspection finds; 2 infants died after on-call pediatricians were late 💬
Here are a few servicemen from Northeast Pennsylvania who shared their D-Day experiences with local media over the years before their deaths. Read moreStories of Northeast Pennsylvania men who took part in D-Day 💬
MAHANOY CITY — Walt McCall has seen a fire truck or two in his day. Read moreShenandoah fire museum impresses collectors from US, Canada 💬
HAZLE TWP. — They are scholars. Read moreCeremony honors Hazleton Area's distinguished graduates 💬
It was just another day of work, until it wasn't. Read moreCapitol riot police officers revisit bloodshed, blast Trump, in Biden campaign stump in Scranton 💬
Hazleton Area's Graduation was postponed from Wednesday evening until no earlier than Thursday at 6 p.m. in front of Hazleton Area High School. Read moreHazleton Area graduation postponed until Thursday 💬
State Sen. Dave Argall, R-29, Rush Twp., and Rep. Dane Watro, R-116, Kline Twp., recently joined Mahanoy City Borough officials for a walking … Read moreState grant to breathe new life into Mahanoy City’s Main Street 💬
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HAZLETON — Arleen Hiraldo parked her vehicle in front of her mother's house with permission, but it was towed. Read morePA Human Relations Commission hears from Hazleton residents 💬
The Hazleton Art League's 13th annual Art Youth Expo (AYE13) for artists 13 to 30 opens Friday at the Hayden Family Center for the Arts. Read moreHazleton Art League hosting 13th annual art youth expo 💬
Drivers can expect a detour on Tank Road in Black Creek Twp. village of Tank around June 24 when contractors start a four-year project to repl… Read moreTank road detour for I-80 bridge rebuild could begin June 24 💬
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HAZLETON — Arleen Hiraldo parked her vehicle in front of her mother's house with permission, but it was towed. 💬
SHENANDOAH — Borough council members officially launched their “war on trash” Tuesday, cleaning up a heavily littered area of town they said h… 💬
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PINE GROVE — Grayson Weikel gave Faith Christian Academy all the offense it needed against MMI Prep with a bloop RBI single in the top of the … Read morePIAA BASEBALL: Unbeaten Faith Christian ends Preppers' run 💬
Wet grounds at DeSales University's Weiland Park forced the postponement of Thursday's PIAA baseball doubleheader to Friday at the same Center… Read moreCougars-Neshaminy game postponed 💬
MOOSIC — When he looked behind the scenes at PNC Field, away from the emerald green grass and spacious open concourse that has welcomed fans t… Read moreMajor renovation announced for PNC Field 💬
FOSTER TWP. — If MMI's baseball team had any nerves before its PIAA Class A first-round game, the Preppers certainly didn't show any Monday. Read morePIAA BASEBALL: Preppers breeze into Class A quarterfinals 💬
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