SUGARLOAF TWP. — A telephone call roused Terry Jankouskas out of retirement. Read moreFormer owners return to Tom's Kitchen in Sugarloaf Twp. 💬
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A Foster Twp. man accused of fatally shooting his girlfriend during a domestic dispute last year pleaded guilty Monday to third-degree murder … Read moreFoster Twp. man pleads guilty to murdering girlfriend 💬
PLAINS TWP. — Iviah McNally of Scranton wasn’t planning to visit the Seven Tubs Recreation Area on Monday, but the beautiful weather lured he… Read moreNice day for a hike at newly reopened Seven Tubs Recreation Area 💬
WILKES-BARRE — The race for the Republican nomination for the 117th District state House seat remained undecided Monday as the Luzerne County … Read moreRace for GOP nod in 117th state House District still not decided as ballot adjudication continues 💬
The Lake-Lehman School Board agreed to a $12,500 settlement with Jamie Walsh, a Republican candidate for the 117th state House District, to re… Read moreLake-Lehman settles litigation with Walsh for $12,500 💬
Chris Huntzinger has been appointed temporary chairman of the Luzerne County Republican Party. Read moreHuntizger named temporary chair of Luzerne County Republican Party 💬
Due to summer break, the last day of service for the Penn State Route 90 is May 3, Hazleton Public Transit announced. Read moreHazleton Public Transit updates bus route 💬
SCHUYLKILL HAVEN — In the past five years, Penn State Schuylkill has bucked national trends by increasing its enrollment and retention rate. Read more'An honor and a privilege’: Penn State Schuylkill chancellor reflects on time at campus 💬
Six Penn State organizations will cosponsor the 13th annual Penn State Day on May 18 at Knoebels Amusement Resort in Elysburg. Read morePenn State Day at Knoebels Amusement Park to be held May 18 💬
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Wearing a blood-stained tutu, what does "Abigail" contribute to the vampire film genre? Joe Baress and Rebecca Kivak review the new horror flick. 💬
Several years ago, while hiking to the bottom of the Grand Canyon with my family, my wife, Esther, developed “canyon knee,” also known as “hik… 💬
What does director Guy Ritchie's new World War II film "The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare" bring to the genre? Rebecca Kivak and Joe Bares… 💬
It has been four months since many people made their health and fitness resolutions, and hopefully some have stayed the course. But if you're … 💬
Well, the changes in the wide receiver room that most expected to see in the Blue-White Game last week started to take shape a few days before… 💬
The actual saying hails from way back in 1886 and goes like this: “March winds and April showers bring May flowers and June bugs.” But April i… 💬
If you’ve never had a dog that behaves in a way that embarrasses you or tests your patience, give thanks to the dog gods for your good fortune. 💬
Did Alex Garland keep his film grounded with a bigger scope and budget for an A24 movie? Rebecca Kivak and Joe Baress review the writer/direct… 💬
What if there was a gentle form of exercise that could lower your blood pressure and help maintain strength, balance, flexibility and mental h… 💬
Sam Fremin will be on the desk on Saturday, but Penn Stated co-host Donnie Collins will be at Beaver Stadium for his "favorite" day of the yea… 💬
Does Dev Patel successfully make the transition from actor to director with "Monkey Man"? Rebecca Kivak and Joe Baress review the new action thriller. 💬
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SCHUYLKILL HAVEN — In the past five years, Penn State Schuylkill has bucked national trends by increasing its enrollment and retention rate. 💬
Six Penn State organizations will cosponsor the 13th annual Penn State Day on May 18 at Knoebels Amusement Resort in Elysburg. 💬
Luzerne County's southern annex for county government services at Hazleton City Hall is off to a good start since it opened in March, county o… 💬
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The senior softball standout hit for the cycle with a single, two doubles, a triple and home run and eight RBIs in the Lady Cougars’ 20-13 win… 💬
McKenzie Hannon tossed a complete game and struck out eight in Tunkhannock's 3-0 win over Hazleton Area in Wyoming Valley Conference Division … Read moreMONDAY ROUNDUP: Tunkhannock blanks Lady Cougars in WVC softball 💬
The senior softball standout hit for the cycle with a single, two doubles, a triple and home run and eight RBIs in the Lady Cougars’ 20-13 win… Read moreATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Marissa Hoffman, Hazleton Area 💬
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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 team 💬
Lex Lispi and Kaden Lutz combined on three-inning no-hitter as MMI Prep blanked Weatherly, 16-0, in the second game of a non-league high schoo… Read moreLOCAL ROUNDUP: Preppers stifle Wreckers in DH sweep 💬
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