HAZLETON — City council heard the overview of a comprehensive plan for the city and two neighboring municipalities Tuesday evening at City Hall. It also voted to approve the first reading of a plan to make Poplar Street safer. Read moreHazleton City Council hears comprehensive plan overview, approves first reading of proposed parking ordinance 💬
The chairman and vice chairman of the Luzerne County Republican Committee have resigned in response to divisions that have erupted during a he… Read moreLuzerne County GOP chair and vice chair resign four weeks before primary 💬
WILKES-BARRE — Luzerne County Council approved two budget amendments but did not vote on a requested tax break for a proposed commercial devel… Read moreLuzerne County Council approves budget amendments, does not vote on tax break request 💬
WILKES-BARRE — The Luzerne County Board of Elections certified the April 23 primary ballot at a special meeting on Wednesday. Read moreLuzerne County election board certifies April 23 primary ballot 💬
MAHANOY CITY — For his family and his business, City Seafood and Steakhouse, James Mercuri continues to celebrate a tradition that immigrants … Read moreEaster blessing of food tradition continues for Mahanoy City restaurant 💬
An Easter egg hunt was held at the Jeddo Stars grove, Freeland, on Sunday. Read moreOn the (Easter egg) hunt 💬
BARNESVILLE — A parking area associated with the White Birch Golf Course & Restaurant has been closed, and its future is unknown in the wa… Read moreParking area at White Birch Golf Course closed amid lot-leasing dispute with state 💬
Luzerne County Detectives arrested a White Haven man Monday on charges alleging he was found in possession of child sexual abuse images. Read moreWhite Haven man charged with uploading child sexual abuse videos 💬
A Mahanoy City man faces statutory sexual assault and other charges after he was involved in an inappropriate relationship with a 15-year-old … Read moreMahanoy City man jailed on sexual assault charges involving 15-year-old girl 💬
An airline that began running direct local flights earlier this year from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport to Orlando will add a ne… Read moreBreeze Airways announces new service from AVP to Fort Myers, beginning in October 💬
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HAZLE TWP. — Three juveniles operating a stolen vehicle were apprehended following a pursuit Wednesday, state police said. 💬
A Tamaqua man was jailed in Schuylkill County Prison after an argument with his mother, borough police said. 💬
POTTSVILLE — The Schuylkill County commissioners tabled the creation of a identification badge policy at Wednesday's meeting to allow more tim… 💬
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The $1.2 trillion spending package passed by Congress and signed into law on Saturday will provide $15.35 million for various projects and loc… 💬
SHENANDOAH — The landmark J.W. Cooper school building suffered a partial collapse recently, causing temporary disruptions to the Beverly Matts… 💬
Lions Drive in Valmont Industrial Park marks a weak spot in Hazleton City Authority’s water system. 💬
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Social media users shared a range of false claims this week. Here are the facts: The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives has n… 💬
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The senior capped her high school basketball career with 26 points, including 14-of-15 from the foul line, along with 17 rebounds and a steal … 💬
Pottsville's boys' track team overcame a three-victory day by Tamaqua's Martin Griffin and defeated the Blue Raiders 81-69 in a Schuylkill Lea… Read moreSCHUYLKILL LEAGUE TRACK & FIELD: Tide, Raiders split Division I meet 💬
Marian’s Morgan Kelly tossed a five-inning perfect game as the Fillies dominated Weatherly 15-0 in both teams’ Schuylkill League Division III … Read moreLOCAL REWIND: Fillies' Kelly perfect against Weatherly 💬
SCHUYLKILL HAVEN — Penn State Schuylkill second baseman Connor Licklider collected four hits Sunday as the Nittany Lion baseball team split a … Read morePSU Schuylkill splits baseball twinbill 💬
The senior capped her high school basketball career with 26 points, including 14-of-15 from the foul line, along with 17 rebounds and a steal … Read moreATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Kaycee Raczka, Minersville 💬
Alyson Mummey and Olivia Williams each drove in four runs as the Hazleton Area softball team routed host Nanticoke 19-5 in its season opener o… Read moreFRIDAY REWIND: Busy day for local baseball, softball teams 💬
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