Unofficial results showed challenger Jamie Walsh finished Tuesday’s Republican primary for state House in the 117th District with eight more votes than incumbent Mike Cabell. Read moreSeparated by 8 votes, Walsh said he won; Cabell said votes remain uncounted 💬
POTTSVILLE — Schuylkill County Commissioners unanimously approved a $1.7 million settlement with one of the four defendants in the federal sex… Read moreSchuylkill County commissioners OK $1.7M settlement with one of Halcovage accusers 💬
The newly elected Luzerne County Government Study Commission will likely not convene for close to a month. Read moreGovernment study commission likely to convene in late May; members look forward to public input 💬
Just over a quarter of registered voters in Lackawanna and Luzerne counties cast ballots in Tuesday's primary election, expectedly low turnout… Read moreVoter turnout expectedly low in Lackawanna, Luzerne counties 💬
Here’s what’s in store for the Nov. 5 general election following Tuesday’s primary. Read moreLooking ahead to November 💬
The Northeastern Pennsylvania Philharmonic will have a new leader. Read moreNEPA Philharmonic executive director set to retire 💬
The murder trial for a Hazleton man accused of killing a convenience store clerk during a robbery has been continued until this summer due to … Read moreAlleged Hazleton killer's murder trial delayed until summer 💬
Area residents can now fly to Myrtle Beach from the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport, officials announced Wednesday. Read moreMyrtle Beach flights added at Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport 💬
Jamie Walsh, who advocated for parents rights during the pandemic, holds a narrow lead over first-term incumbent Mike Cabell for the state Hou… Read moreWalsh leads incumbent Cabell by 8 votes 💬
Luzerne County voters overwhelmingly approved the formation of a citizen commission to study the county's governance structure in a ballot que… Read moreLuzerne County voters approve government study commission ballot question, elect commission members 💬
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Separated by 8 votes, Walsh said he won; Cabell said votes remain uncounted
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TAMAQUA — A state police fire marshal has ruled the cause of Monday's fire at 110 Pitt St. as accidental. 💬
Joe Reilly was eager to vote in Tuesday’s primary election at his Harveys Lake precinct, but he’s not looking forward to November's presidenti… 💬
Armed with a homemade cheat sheet on how he planned to vote Tuesday, Keith Porasky intended to vote “no” on the ballot question about forming … 💬
WILKES-BARRE — Luzerne County Council on Monday approved a tax abatement for a proposed commercial development project in Exeter. 💬
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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 … 💬
HAZLE TWP. — When Antonio Doganiero and Nick Ledger broke in with Hazleton Area's varsity baseball team as underclassmen in 2022, they mostly … Read moreH.S. BASEBALL: Cougar veterans spark recent surge 💬
Cole DeFrancisco and Nate Davidovich combined to toss a four-inning no-hitter and Brandon Klitsch went 2-for-2 with a home run and two RBIs as… Read moreWEDNESDAY REWIND: Colts' duo no-hits Wreckers 💬
Earning one All-State honor is special. Read moreH.S. BASKETBALL: Bears' Zawada earns second straight All-State honor 💬
Trailing 2-0 going to the top of the fifth inning, Hazleton Area scored seven runs, then added 10 more in the sixth and coasted to a 17-2 win … Read moreLOCAL ROUNDUP: Cougars' rally late to rout Tigers 💬
Three Hazleton Area athletes won two or more events in an 88-62 victory over Crestwood in a Wyoming Valley Conference boys’ track and field me… Read moreH.S. TRACK & FIELD: Ritz sparks Cougars' win over Comets 💬
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