A state grant of slightly more than $300,000 that Hazleton received isn’t enough to demolish the century-old Matuella’s Dairy, but it’s a start. Read moreHazleton gets $300,000 toward cost of demolishing former Matuella's Dairy 💬
HAZLE TWP. — Four students sitting in front of the Hazleton Area School Board held signs saying they want to keep their principal, Jason Willi… Read moreStudents, faculty rally around principals facing transfers at two Hazleton Area schools 💬
Delsion Moto of Scranton saw some savings while pumping gas at Sheetz on Mount Pleasant Drive in the city Thursday afternoon. Read moreMotoring on for Memorial Day: Robust travel expected amid wet weather 💬
HAZLETON — Students did jumping jacks and broke out dance moves on the gym floor while music played and classmates cheered from the bleachers. Read moreGroup gets Heights-Terrace students rapping, clapping and dancing against vaping 💬
The Hazle Twp. Recreation Committee held a children’s fishing derby at Hazle Twp. Community Park on Sunday. Bikes, fishing poles and basketbal… Read moreHazle Twp. Recreation Committee holds children's fishing derby 💬
Hazleton’s museum will recall two bygone businesses, Sharp’s Good Housekeeping Center and Penny’s Transmission Service, during an open house 1… Read moreHazleton museum remembers Sharp's appliances and Penny's Transmission on Sunday 💬
A first responders event took place on Friday at Heights-Terrace Elementary/Middle School. Agencies which took part in the event included the … Read moreHeights-Terrace Elementary/Middle School students learn about first responders 💬
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Luzerne County administration has posted the job listing for the open position of full-time director of elections. Read moreLuzerne County advertises full-time election director position 💬
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HAZLETON — Lehigh Valley Hospital-Hazleton celebrated its accreditation as a primary stroke center Wednesday by unveiling a new sign for its s… Read moreLVH-Hazleton receives accreditation as a primary stroke center 💬
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Hazleton’s museum will recall two bygone businesses, Sharp’s Good Housekeeping Center and Penny’s Transmission Service, during an open house 1… 💬
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PLAINS TWP. — Despite thriving education and warehousing sectors and a declining unemployment rate in the region, not all members of the North… 💬
HAZLETON — Lehigh Valley Hospital-Hazleton celebrated its accreditation as a primary stroke center Wednesday by unveiling a new sign for its s… 💬
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HAZLE TWP. — The Hazleton Area girls’ softball team lived up to its top seed in the District 2/4 Class 6A Subregional Tournament on Wednesday. Read moreDISTRICT 2/4 SOFTBALL: Lady Cougars mash WVW in Class 6A subregional semifinal 💬
ORWIGSBURG — On a night when North Schuylkill pitcher Peyton Groody seemed to be the most unlikely of heroes, the senior delivered the game-wi… Read moreDISTRICT 11 BASEBALL: Groody delivers game-winner in Spartans' nine-inning victory 💬
FOUNTAIN SPRINGS — North Schuylkill got a good pitching effort and timely hitting Wednesday in its District 11 Class AAAA quarterfinal playoff… Read moreDISTRICT 11 SOFTBALL: Lady Spartans blank Pottsville in Class AA quarterfinals 💬
Bryce Molinaro has found a home in Happy Valley. Read moreCOLLEGE BASEBALL: Molinaro earns All-Big Ten honors 💬
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 💬
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