State Commonwealth Court has set deadlines next week to submit legal briefs in appeals filed by both Republican candidates in the race for the 117th District state House seat. Read moreCommonwealth Court sets deadlines for briefs in Walsh, Cabell appeals; county plans to hire Harrisburg-based attorney 💬
U.S. Rep. Dan Meuser, R-9, Jackson Twp., was in New York City on Tuesday for the trial of former President Donald Trump. Read moreMeuser attends Trump trial 💬
Members of Hazleton Area School Board might decide on tax rates for next year during a meeting 5 p.m. Wednesday in the large group room of the… Read moreHazleton Area School Board could make tax decision Wednesday 💬
WILKES-BARRE — A three-judge panel of the Pennsylvania Superior Court convened at the Luzerne County Courthouse on Tuesday morning for a two-d… Read moreSuperior Court special session convenes in Wilkes-Barre 💬
A woman who died after being hit by a train while walking in Kidder Twp. on Monday evening has been identified as 28-year-old Kumrie Zuberi of… Read moreCoroner identifies woman killed when hit by train in Kidder Twp. 💬
The Hazleton Area High School Cougar Players will present “Mamma Mia!” on Friday at 7 p.m., Saturday at 2 and 7 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. at t… Read moreCougar Players to present 'Mamma Mia!' 💬
SHENANDOAH — The borough council has decided to clean up a heavily littered area they believe is in dire need of rehabilitation. Read moreShenandoah to clean up littered area, set up trail cameras to deter illegal dumping 💬
A suspect in a high-profile theft ring targeting art, sports memorabilia and other valuables now has until Friday morning to report to prison … Read moreArt heist suspect must report to prison Friday after judge grants extension 💬
HAZLETON — Two boxes set on posts at James Street Playground hold Little Free Libraries. Read moreLittle Free Libraries set up at James Street Playground 💬
Attorneys from a Frackville law firm are offering to file compensation claims for people who have possibly developed cancer and other illnesse… Read moreFrackville law office provides legal representation to clients exposed to cancer-causing ‘forever chemicals’ 💬
At this time of year it's not an uncommon scene: Little League baseball players wheeze as they cross home plate and try to catch their breath.… 💬
Gardening has seen significant growth these past handful of years. There are people who strictly garden with outdoor plants and there are othe… 💬
Is "Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes" a strong extension of the great trilogy of the 2010s? Rebecca Kivak and Joe Baress review the latest fi… 💬
Most would agree that this spring has been a little cloudy, rainy and cool in Northeast Pennsylvania. But warm, sunny days are soon to come. 💬
Does "The Fall Guy" deliver an explosive start to the summer movie season? Joe Baress and Rebecca Kivak review the new action blockbuster star… 💬
One of the greatest frustrations in modern medicine occurs when a safe, tried and proven treatment exists to prevent deadly disease, but it is… 💬
Fresh off the weekend's NFL Draft, Penn Stated hosts Donnie Collins and Sam Fremin took some time this week to discuss the landing spots for e… 💬
Pet overpopulation became problematic in the 1930s, and by the 1970s over 20 million pets were being euthanized every year. 💬
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 … 💬
Authorities say a former employee armed with a handgun opened fire at a linen company in a Philadelphia suburb, killing two people and woundin… 💬
Norway, Ireland and Spain say they will recognize a Palestinian state. That's a historic but largely symbolic move that further deepens Israel… 💬
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HAZLETON — Two boxes set on posts at James Street Playground hold Little Free Libraries. 💬
Attorneys from a Frackville law firm are offering to file compensation claims for people who have possibly developed cancer and other illnesse… 💬
Brad Reiss credits a significant expansion project for continued growth at Crunch Fitness inside the Marketplace at Steamtown. 💬
MOOSIC — A road-ready Gov. Josh Shapiro took an outfield stage Monday at PNC Field and unveiled a new state tourism brand for Pennsylvania: "T… 💬
Social media users shared a range of false claims this week. Here are the facts: Milwaukee's director of elections was not removed from her po… 💬
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The senior javelin standout set a new school record of 207 feet, 5 inches on his final throw to earn the Class 3A gold medal at the District 2… 💬
SCHUYLKILL HAVEN — Schuylkill Haven did just enough damage at the plate to hold off Panther Valley at home Tuesday in a District 11 Class AA q… Read moreDISTRICT 11 ROUNDUP: PV teams ousted from respective tournaments 💬
MILFORD — In a hard-fought game on a sweltering day, Delaware Valley outlasted Hazleton Area, 14-8, for the District 2 Class 3A lacrosse title… Read moreDISTRICT 2 GIRLS' LACROSSE: DelVal outlasts Lady Cougars for Class 3A title 💬
Hazleton Area’s Samuell Guzman and Pittston Area’s Aria Messner earned the top seeds for the PIAA Track and Field Championships when the perfo… Read morePIAA TRACK & FIELD: Hazleton Area's Guzman earn top seed for championship meet 💬
Joaquin Prado had nine kills to pace Wilkes-Barre Area to a 3-1 win over Hazleton Area, Monday, in the District 2 Class 3A boys’ volleyball se… Read moreDISTRICT 2 ROUNDUP: Wolfpack eliminates Cougars from Class 3A volleyball playoffs 💬
The Penn State Board of Trustees on Tuesday approved the $700 million renovation of Beaver Stadium, which is scheduled to be ready for the 202… Read morePSU trustees OK $700M stadium renovation 💬
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Editor: The Palestinian narrative over the term “nakba” has evolved into a deliberate contortion of the original meaning of the term. Unfortunately, that contortion has been echoed by the media’s coverage. Hence, practically all media referred to May 15 as “Nakba Day” with neither historical… 💬
Editor: I realize people call the fabricator Tom Brady, recently "roasted" on Netflix, the G.O.A.T., But I need to add an L to make it G.L.O.A.T. If you don't know the meaning, just look at Merriam- Webster. I'm sure a lot of readers and viewers watched the aforementioned piece of trash in e… 💬
Editor: Chuck Schumer and the Democratic senators are now trying to resurrect another swing at the border crisis. Why is this? They see it as an albatross around their neck. 💬
Editor: Recently there were headlines claiming that "2023 was the Warmest Year in Two Thousand Years." 💬
