SUGARLOAF TWP. — Rohan Murphy told the coach that he would love to be part of the Penn State University wrestling team. Read more'Good to Great': Paralympian Rohan Murphy tells Penn Staters how he improves 💬
United Way of Greater Hazleton changed how it will fund community services. Read moreHazleton United Way revamps how it gives funds 💬
WILKES-BARRE TWP. — To celebrate their respective anniversary milestones, officials from Wilkes-Barre Township and Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey … Read moreYächtley Crëw to headline Mohegan Arena 25th anniversary concert 💬
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 — 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 💬
CONYNGHAM — Workers from the Henkel factory spread mulch as fast as loaders and wheelbarrows dropped it. Read moreHenkel workers take a day to clean parks in Conyngham, Butler and Hazle townships 💬
A Tamaqua man was jailed in Schuylkill County Prison after an argument with his mother, borough police said. Read morePolice charge Tamaqua man with assault after alleged altercation with mother 💬
An Easter egg hunt was held at the Jeddo Stars grove, Freeland, on Sunday. Read moreOn the (Easter egg) hunt 💬
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 💬
HAZLETON — City council heard the overview of a comprehensive plan for the city and two neighboring municipalities Tuesday evening at City Hal… Read moreHazleton City Council hears comprehensive plan overview, approves first reading of proposed parking ordinance 💬
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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 … 💬
SUGARLOAF TWP. — Rohan Murphy told the coach that he would love to be part of the Penn State University wrestling team. Read more'Good to Great': Paralympian Rohan Murphy tells Penn Staters how he improves 💬
Olivia Williams and Marissa Hoffman supplied the power and Lilah Sharkey provided the pitching as Hazleton Area downed host Valley View 5-1 in… Read moreH.S. SOFTBALL: Williams, Hoffman power Lady Cougars past Valley View 💬
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 💬
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