Three competitive contests for state House districts and the potential establishment of a county government study commission highlight Tuesday's primary election in Luzerne County. Read morePrimary to determine state House nominations, Luzerne County government study 💬
Monday Edition | April 22, 2024
Republican U.S. Rep. Dan Meuser was the only congressperson to vote present Saturday when the House approved about $61 billion in aid to suppo… Read moreMeuser votes 'present' on Ukraine aid, Cartwright misses vote on border bill 💬
Volunteers from multiple organizations in the Hazleton area participated in the Great American Cleanup in celebration of Earth Day. Read moreVolunteers in Hazleton area participate in the Great American Cleaup 💬
A fourth man caught by the Luzerne County Predator Catcher has filed an appeal to the state Supreme Court seeking a ruling on the legality of … Read moreFourth man challenges legality of predator catcher stings 💬
Shenandoah gearing up for Kielbasi Festival and Heritage Day/Parade of Nations celebration on May 18
SHENANDOAH — That country music legend Dolly Parton wasn’t thinking of the Shenandoah Kielbasi Festival and Heritage Day/Parade of Nations whe… Read moreShenandoah gearing up for Kielbasi Festival and Heritage Day/Parade of Nations celebration on May 18 💬
One male was arrested for driving under the influence with a 6-year-old in the vehicle during a joint operation between Pennsylvania State Pol… Read more'Operation Trigger Lock' leads to several arrests, seized narcotics in Hazleton area 💬
A jackpot-winning Pennsylvania Lottery Cash 5 with Quick Cash ticket sold for the April 19 drawing matched all five balls drawn, 3-6-21-28-32,… Read morePennsylvania Lottery Cash 5 ticket worth $400K sold in Luzerne County 💬
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A Hazleton flower shop is celebrating its 90th anniversary this year. Read moreSmilax Floral celebrates 90 years 💬
Nothing can make you long for the past like an ache in your bones. Read moreWest Mahanoy Twp. woman pens book, 'Hard Coal and Onion Domes' 💬
Grant-supported broadband projects by Adams Cable, Blue Ridge Communications, Comcast and Verizon will improve access to high-speed internet f… Read moreArea broadband projects benefit from millions in grant funding 💬
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. 💬
Allergies affect 30% of adults and 40% of children in the United States. But avoiding the outdoors is often not an option — especially if you … 💬
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The Luzerne County District Attorney is calling upon federal legislators to restore funding for airport police officers that was cut in an app… 💬
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Social media users shared a range of false claims this week. Here are the facts: New York Judge Juan M. Merchan did not tell former President… 💬
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The sophomore track and field standout finished first in both the 1600 and 3200 meter runs in the Walter Godek Twilight Invitational at North … 💬
The sophomore track and field standout finished first in both the 1600 and 3200 meter runs in the Walter Godek Twilight Invitational at North … Read moreATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Mason Staude, Crestwood 💬
Mahanoy Area defeated host Shenandoah Valley, 14-3 in a Schuylkill League Division II-III softball game and 16-1 in a non-league affair on Saturday. Read moreLOCAL ROUNDUP: Lady Bears sweep softball DH 💬
As Major League Baseball observed the anniversary of Jackie Robinson breaking the color barrier in professional baseball last week, I am remin… Read moreNEPA played role in integration of professional basketball 💬
MOSCOW -- Mid Valley boys continued to build on their emerging track and field dynasty, while Abington Heights girls added to theirs. Read moreH.S. TRACK AND FIELD: Locals excel at Godek Invitational 💬
Hazleton Area rallied to take a sixth-inning lead over Parkland, only to have the host Trojans push across two runs in bottom half to eke out … Read moreLOCAL ROUNDUP: Parkland ends Cougars' winning streak 💬
With all the zeroes that Hazleton Area pitchers have been putting up lately, it was only a matter of time before Antonio Doganiero got into the act. Read moreLOCAL ROUNDUP: Doganiero, Cougars blank Wolfpack 💬
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Editor: I want to wish the family of Gerald Domzalski the best of luck in their lawsuit ("Lawsuit filed over 'invisible' road markings," April 20). Pennsylvania has the worst road markings. They disappear in the rain and also at night. The upkeep on keeping them visible is terrible. Roads th… 💬
Editor: Accusations sometimes project confessions. There are signs on buildings dating back to the British occupation of Palestine that detail operational use by Zionist terrorists of schools, hospitals and synagogues. Ironically, there is abundant evidence of the Israeli military using Pale… 💬
Editor: A federal appeals court recently overruled a lower court which had approved Pennsylvania counties counting mail-in ballots that have no date on their outer envelopes. I’m not going down the rabbit hole of who won the state of Pennsylvania that has been cleared up with Biden declared … 💬
Editor: Biden is critical of Israel for the killing of the aid workers. He should be. He is enraged by it. He should be. I agree with him 100%. He said Israel should be held accountable. I agree. 💬
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