When the Luzerne County Government Study Commission convenes later this month, its seven members will have more than 12 years of living history to study as they mull possible changes to the county’s governance structure. Read moreGovernment study commission has history of suggested charter amendments to consider 💬
As unrest on college campuses rocked by pro-Palestinian protests continued last week, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the bipartisan … Read moreBill targeting campus antisemitism passes House despite censorship and other concerns 💬
The Holiday Inn at East Mountain in Plains Twp. will soon become a DoubleTree Hotel, the new owners have announced. Read moreHoliday Inn East Mountain to become DoubleTree 'mini resort' 💬
SCRANTON — An "Office"-themed 5K held Saturday drew over 1,500 participants as a shout-out to a show that ended over a decade ago. Read more"Office" themed 5K draws over 1,500 participants, benefits nonprofit 💬
The Wilkes-Barre Cavalcade of Jazz festival got underway Friday with a performance by the Joe Michaels Trio at the F.M. Kirby Center. A downto… Read moreJazz Festival continues in downtown Wilkes-Barre 💬
An Old Forge man accused of killing restaurateur Robert Baron in 2017 is scheduled to go on trial Monday inLackawanna County. Justin Schuback,… Read moreMurder trial in death of Robert Baron set to start Monday 💬
A ‘Forever Penn Staters’ graduation celebration was held Saturday to honor the Penn State Wilkes-Barre Class of 2024. Ashley Hoeffner, Indeed … Read morePenn State Wilkes-Barre honors Class of 2024 💬
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Michael Kravitsky IV accepts his Company Dedication Award from his son, Michael Kravitsky V, acting president of Grasshopper Lawns, during a recent reception to celebrate Grasshopper Lawns’ 60th anniversary at Mia Via in Luzerne. Employees and friends joined in honoring four generations and … 💬
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A determined Aria Messner is a dangerous Aria Messner. And with the belief she has something to prove, the Pittston Area senior track and field star hopes she can make the month of May magical. Read moreHS TRACK AND FIELD: Messner aims to put stamp on final season 💬
Undefeated Loyalsock scored the game-winning run in the top of the fifth for a 2-1 victory over Holy Redeemer in a nonleague softball game Saturday morning at Casey Park. Read moreSATURDAY'S HS ROUNDUP: Loyalsock squeaks out win over Redeemer 💬
The Misericordia University baseball team finished a sweep of its MAC Freedom semifinal series with an 8-3 win over DeSales Saturday at Tambur Field. Read moreLOCAL COLLEGE: Cougars sweep DeSales, advance to MAC Freedom finals 💬
The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins battled through the franchise’s 25th season, overcoming a plethora of injuries along with having their leading scorer traded twice. Read moreWBS PENGUINS: Promising season cut short 💬
There's no sense burying the lead for very long here, because it opens an awesome story. Read moreA big leaguer, for the rest of his life 💬
The RailRiders held a four-run lead in the eighth inning and held on to secure a 10-9 victory over the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp on Saturday at 121 Financial Ballpark for Scranton/Wilkes-Barre… Read moreRailRiders outlast Jumbo Shrimp 💬
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Ever wonder why election results from Florida are typically available just hours after the polls close on Election Day while in Pennsylvania, … Read moreState Senate should support pre-canvassing bill 💬
There is no artificial intelligence without the vast trove of human knowledge. Read moreArtificial Intelligence not possible without wealth of human knowledge 💬
The fall season once again is upon us, and as All Hallows Eve and All Saints Day approach, so does our fascination with the unexplained. Our area has two nationally known haunts that although they haven’t been in the news for a good while, have divided paranormalists for years. Read moreSeason of 'hauntings' is upon us 💬
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