For people with diabetes and other chronic diseases, Hazleton Integration Project prescribes fresh fruits and vegetables. Read moreHazleton center offers fresh produce as prescription for diabetes and other conditions 💬
STATE COLLEGE — Penn State’s Board of Trustees deliberated Beaver Stadium renovation plans in private meetings, a potentially inappropriate di… Read morePenn State trustees deliberated on $700M Beaver Stadium renovations in private meetings, according to the board chair 💬
AVOCA — Airport security officers intercepted a loaded handgun Thursday at the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport. Read moreHandgun intercepted at WB/Scranton airport 💬
The Luzerne County Correctional Facility inmate who was mistakenly released from custody when jail staff members misidentified him as his inca… Read moreMistakenly released prisoner pleads guilty to escape 💬
State police at Frackville are investigating a bank robbery that occurred at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at First National Bank, 25 N. Kennedy Drive, McAdoo. Read morePolice: Man demands money at bank in McAdoo 💬
Two more legal briefs were filed in Commonwealth Court this week regarding the last of three appeals related to the race for the Republican no… Read moreBriefs filed in last of three appeals over 117th District state House race 💬
State police at Frackville are investigating a bank robbery that occurred at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at First National Bank, 25 N. Kennedy Drive, McAdoo. Read morePolice: Man demands money at bank in McAdoo 💬
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HAZLETON — After serving 269,574 meals during the past year, Hazleton Integration Project put students in charge of doubling the fight against… Read moreStudents lead Hazleton Integration Project's next attack on hunger 💬
Last week, former President Donald Trump spoke at the National Rifle Association’s annual meeting in Dallas, Texas. In his speech, he encourag… Read moreVoices across the region respond to former President Donald Trump’s comments about the Second Amendment 💬
The beach at Tuscarora State Park is closed until further notice due to resampling requirements, according the Pennsylvania Department Conserv… Read moreTuscarora State Park beach closed 💬
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There will be lane restrictions on Interstate 81 north and south beginning Monday. 💬
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MAHANOY CITY — After a one-day closure, the Mahanoy Area School District re-opened its doors Wednesday for its last day of school, despite suf… 💬
WILKES-BARRE — Luzerne County Council approved changing the name of the Children and Youth Services agency Tuesday and heard a plea to award a… 💬
SALEM TWP. — E-commerce and technology giant Amazon secured a major zoning victory on Tuesday to advance its plans to build a multibillion-dol… 💬
Heights-Terrace Elementary/Middle School students recently partcipated in the school's Color Run for 2024. 💬
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The senior softball star pitched a no-hitter, struck out 12 and walked none in a District 11 semifinal win over Weatherly. She also helped her… 💬
The PIAA baseball and softball playoffs will get under way, Monday, with first-round games throughout Pennsylvania. Read morePIAA BASEBALL: Cougars, Preppers home to open state playoffs 💬
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MOOSIC— The motivational speeches following the last practice before the district championship game were getting tougher and tougher for Hazle… Read moreDISTRICT 2/4 BASEBALL: Big first inning lifts Hazleton Area to another Class 6A baseball 💬
EDWARDSVILLE — Despite taking an early five-run lead and mounting an impressive late rally, Hazleton Area fell to Williamsport, 16-14, in the … Read moreDISTRICT 2/4 SOFTBALL: Williamsport outlasts Lady Cougars in Class 6A final 💬
CENTRAL VALLEY — Bethlehem Catholic's late rally ultimately sank North Schuylkill's hopes of a state baseball tournament berth when the Spart… Read moreDISTRICT 11 BASEBALL: Becahi's late rally sinks Spartans in 4A final 💬
With showers and thunderstorms on the way, District 2 officials postponed the District 2/4 Class 6A Subregional baseball final from Wednesday … Read moreDISTRICT 2 BASEBALL: Cougars-Millionaires postponed to Thursday 💬
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