HAZLE TWP. — A flash on a big TV screen signaled a pause in a video game. Read moreHazleton Area esports team starts competing 💬
Wednesday Edition | May 8, 2024
State Rep. Mike Cabell has appealed the Luzerne County election board's rulings on two ballots from the April 23 Republican primary in the 117… Read moreCabell appeals election board's ballot decisions to Luzerne County Court 💬
HAZLETON — Luzerne County manager Romilda Crocamo and county department heads met with residents at the Hazleton Integration Project Monday in… Read moreLuzerne County officials visit Hazleton at town hall meeting 💬
Joan Hoggarth, Luzerne County’s longest-serving division head, will retire later this month, county Manager Romilda Crocamo announced Monday. Read moreHoggarth to retire as head of Luzerne County judicial services and records division 💬
FOUNTAIN SPRINGS — The sixth edition of the annual Spartan Games at North Schuylkill Junior/Senior High School saw a record turnout Tuesday, d… Read more6th edition of Spartan Games in Fountain Springs draws record turnout 💬
Seniors at the Hazleton Area Arts and Humanities Academy rehearsed for Tuesday night’s annual senior recital at Hazleton Area High School, Haz… Read morePractice makes perfect 💬
Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission judges recommend slashing by over 50% a big water rate increase sought by Pennsylvania American Water. Read morePUC judges recommend slashing water rate hike sought by Pennsylvania American Water 💬
Facing possible imminent closure and loss of accreditation, Keystone College must prepare by May 15 an updated plan for potentially closing an… Read moreKeystone College accreditor requires more information on continuing or closing 💬
The Scranton Housing Authority plans to use nearly $4 million in federal funding for improvements at its Valley View Terrace and Hilltop Manor… Read moreArea housing authorities will use federal HUD funds for capital improvements 💬
Does "The Fall Guy" deliver an explosive start to the summer movie season? Joe Baress and Rebecca Kivak review the new action blockbuster star… 💬
One of the greatest frustrations in modern medicine occurs when a safe, tried and proven treatment exists to prevent deadly disease, but it is… 💬
Fresh off the weekend's NFL Draft, Penn Stated hosts Donnie Collins and Sam Fremin took some time this week to discuss the landing spots for e… 💬
Pet overpopulation became problematic in the 1930s, and by the 1970s over 20 million pets were being euthanized every year. 💬
Wearing a blood-stained tutu, what does "Abigail" contribute to the vampire film genre? Joe Baress and Rebecca Kivak review the new horror flick. 💬
Several years ago, while hiking to the bottom of the Grand Canyon with my family, my wife, Esther, developed “canyon knee,” also known as “hik… 💬
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… 💬
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Luzerne County assistant solicitor Paula Radick will serve as interim head of the county division of judicial services and records, county Man… 💬
President Joseph R. Biden intends to nominate U.S. Magistrate Judge Joseph F. Saporito Jr., of Jenkins Twp., to a regular judgeship on the U.S… 💬
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Records obtained by Spotlight PA and WESA offer the most comprehensive public accounting to date of how counties across the state have used te… 💬
POTTSVILLE — Volunteer firefighters filed beneath an American flag on Mahantongo Street on the way to a memorial service Sunday evening in St.… 💬
After detecting disease-causing bacteria in meat packed at its plant near Hazleton, Cargill recalled the meat and contacted Walmart to stop sa… 💬
Slocum Twp. recently completed the first phase of renovations to the township playground. 💬
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The sophomore baseball star went 5 for 7 with three doubles, a home run, three runs scored and five RBI over three games. He also closed out a… 💬
TAMAQUA — The Minersville track team turned a number of heads during the first day of the Schuylkill League track meet. Read moreH.S. TRACK & FIELD: Miners excel on first day of Schuylkill League meet 💬
PLAINS TWP. — Madalyn McGuinness credited the stability and knowledge of the coaching staff. Kayce Martin pointed out how it seems like the Wi… Read moreTUESDAY ROUNDUP: WBA defeats Lady Cougars, clinches first winning season 💬
Jonas Aponick tossed 6⅓ innings of three-hit ball and struck out nine to lead Hazleton Area over Wyoming Valley West, 5-0, in Wyoming Valley C… Read moreMONDAY ROUNDUP: Aponick, Cougars blank WVW 💬
HAZLE TWP. — With the inaugural Wyoming Valley Conference Track and Field Championships a mere four days from the District 2 meet in 2023, the… Read moreWVC GIRLS' TRACK & FIELD: Dallas runaway winner at conference meet 💬
HAZLE TWP. — For Dustin Hausherr and his Hazleton Area boys’ track and field team, it’s “championship season.” Read moreWVC BOYS' TRACK & FIELD: Cougars claim team title 💬
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Editor: The Supreme Court is going to allow Donald Trump to kill his opponents and make him King. 💬
Editor: A recent letter asks, “Where is Biden’s outrage about Afghan withdrawal?” (April 20). Biden and his predecessor agreed for the most part that it was time for the U.S. to get out, so his feelings may have been tempered by that accomplishment. 💬
Editor: Doesn’t anyone find it strange the Democrats have been on Trump since 2015 and couldn’t prove any of their accusations? First they alleged the Russian collusion, only to be shown Hillary was behind it. Then it came to light the FBI fabricated an affidavit of probable cause to obtain … 💬
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