And the survey says … area motorists are most frustrated with Interstate 81 when it comes to traffic congestion in Lackawanna and Luzerne counties, followed by Routes 309 and 315. Read moreSurvey flags I-81 congestion and dozens of other problem spots from Scranton to Hazleton 💬
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A new school priced at $150 million and a new way for configuring schools are under study in the Hazleton Area. Read moreHazleton Area residents can chime in on new school plans at May 9 meeting 💬
The last-minute emergence of two possible defense experts could prompt a delay in the murder trial for a Hazleton man accused of killing a con… Read moreExpert witnesses could delay Hazleton murder trial 💬
With the April 23 primary election days away, Luzerne County election officials urge voters to deposit ballots at a drop box or in person at t… Read moreVoters urged not to mail ballots as primary election nears 💬
WEST HAZLETON — Police are seeking information after shots were fired near a school and baseball field. Read morePolice seek information on shots fired in West Hazleton 💬
HAZLE TWP. — Federal and state workers joined Hazleton Public Transit on Thursday for a ribbon cutting and luncheon at their new bus storage a… Read moreHPT unveils new bus storage, maintenance facility 💬
BOISE, Idaho — Attorneys for Bryan Kohberger met the deadline to file their client’s alibi defense in the murder case against him in the death… Read moreAttorneys for Kohberger file alibi defense in Idaho student homicide case 💬
President Joe Biden made a few stops that involved his roots in Scranton on Wednesday before departing the city. Read moreBiden makes a few stops in Scranton before departing city Wednesday 💬
SHENANDOAH — Borough police will soon be equipped with license plate readers. Read moreShenandoah police acquiring license plate readers 💬
POTTSVILLE — Chairman Larry Padora said the county commissioners will keep fighting for people of the west end who are living with stench from… Read moreSchuylkill County commissioners have 'productive' meeting with DEP, urge residents to 'keep complaining' about odors 💬
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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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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Editor: I am writing as a concerned resident of Lackawanna County to address the pressing issue of litter, particularly around the exits of Interstate 81 in the Scranton Metro area. It is disheartening to witness the growing amount of litter and debris along our roadsides, which not only tar… 💬
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