Three competitive contests for state House districts and the potential establishment of a county government study commission highlight Tuesday's primary election in Luzerne County. Read morePrimary to determine state House nominations, Luzerne County government study 💬
Republican U.S. Rep. Dan Meuser was the only congressperson to vote present Saturday when the House approved about $61 billion in aid to suppo… Read moreMeuser votes 'present' on Ukraine aid, Cartwright misses vote on border bill 💬
Volunteers from multiple organizations in the Hazleton area participated in the Great American Cleanup in celebration of Earth Day. Read moreVolunteers in Hazleton area participate in the Great American Cleaup 💬
A fourth man caught by the Luzerne County Predator Catcher has filed an appeal to the state Supreme Court seeking a ruling on the legality of … Read moreFourth man challenges legality of predator catcher stings 💬
Shenandoah gearing up for Kielbasi Festival and Heritage Day/Parade of Nations celebration on May 18
SHENANDOAH — That country music legend Dolly Parton wasn’t thinking of the Shenandoah Kielbasi Festival and Heritage Day/Parade of Nations whe… Read moreShenandoah gearing up for Kielbasi Festival and Heritage Day/Parade of Nations celebration on May 18 💬
One male was arrested for driving under the influence with a 6-year-old in the vehicle during a joint operation between Pennsylvania State Pol… Read more'Operation Trigger Lock' leads to several arrests, seized narcotics in Hazleton area 💬
A jackpot-winning Pennsylvania Lottery Cash 5 with Quick Cash ticket sold for the April 19 drawing matched all five balls drawn, 3-6-21-28-32,… Read morePennsylvania Lottery Cash 5 ticket worth $400K sold in Luzerne County 💬
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A Hazleton flower shop is celebrating its 90th anniversary this year. Read moreSmilax Floral celebrates 90 years 💬
Grant-supported broadband projects by Adams Cable, Blue Ridge Communications, Comcast and Verizon will improve access to high-speed internet f… Read moreArea broadband projects benefit from millions in grant funding 💬
As total gaming revenue reached a new record monthly high statewide in March, the figures recorded by Mohegan Pennsylvania and Mount Airy Casi… Read moreState Gaming Control Board reports record revenue in March 💬
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Observers from the U.S. Department of Justice will monitor Luzerne County's primary election on Tuesday, county Manager Romilda Crocamo announ… 💬
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The Biden campaign will have a presence in Schuylkill County, its Pennsylvania deputy director announced at the county Democratic Committee’s … 💬
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Social media users shared a range of false claims this week. Here are the facts: New York Judge Juan M. Merchan did not tell former President… 💬
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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 … 💬
The sophomore track and field standout finished first in both the 1600 and 3200 meter runs in the Walter Godek Twilight Invitational at North … Read moreATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Mason Staude, Crestwood 💬
Mahanoy Area defeated host Shenandoah Valley, 14-3 in a Schuylkill League Division II-III softball game and 16-1 in a non-league affair on Saturday. Read moreLOCAL ROUNDUP: Lady Bears sweep softball DH 💬
As Major League Baseball observed the anniversary of Jackie Robinson breaking the color barrier in professional baseball last week, I am remin… Read moreNEPA played role in integration of professional basketball 💬
MOSCOW -- Mid Valley boys continued to build on their emerging track and field dynasty, while Abington Heights girls added to theirs. Read moreH.S. TRACK AND FIELD: Locals excel at Godek Invitational 💬
Hazleton Area rallied to take a sixth-inning lead over Parkland, only to have the host Trojans push across two runs in bottom half to eke out … Read moreLOCAL ROUNDUP: Parkland ends Cougars' winning streak 💬
With all the zeroes that Hazleton Area pitchers have been putting up lately, it was only a matter of time before Antonio Doganiero got into the act. Read moreLOCAL ROUNDUP: Doganiero, Cougars blank Wolfpack 💬
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