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 💬
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 💬
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 💬
HAZLETON — A Freeland man was arrested and charged Friday after he allegedly interfered with a traffic stop. Read moreFreeland man faces charges after traffic stop incident 💬
President Joe Biden promised Anne Kearns on Election Day 2020 that he would return to his childhood home if he became commander in chief.v On … Read moreA message, a hoagie and a gift — details of President Joe Biden's time in his childhood home 💬
White voters aren’t stopping Hispanic candidates from winning elections for Hazleton Area School Board. Read moreHazleton Area asks federal court to dismiss challenge to at-large voting 💬
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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. 💬
And the survey says … area motorists are most frustrated with Interstate 81 when it comes to traffic congestion in Lackawanna and Luzerne coun… 💬
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SCRANTON — More than 80 pro-Palestinian protesters gathered at intersection of North Washington Avenue and Mulberry Street Tuesday ahead of Pr… 💬
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The freshman baseball pitcher made his first high school start a memorable one with a two-hitter in a 12-0 win over Tunkhannock. He struck out… 💬
Caitlyn Sekelsky smacked a triple and Madelyn McGuiness, Kayce Martin, Hope Burke and Daniely Franco all doubled as the Wilkes-Barre Area soft… Read moreWEDNESDAY REWIND: Wolfpack hand Lady Cougars 6-4 defeat 💬
Jonas Aponick scored the game-winning run with one out in the bottom of the seventh inning as Hazleton Area defeated Crestwood, 1-0, in a Wyom… Read moreTUESDAY REWIND: Cougars walk off with win over Comets 💬
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Editor: A federal appeals court recently overruled a lower court which had approved Pennsylvania counties counting mail-in ballots that have no date on their outer envelopes. I’m not going down the rabbit hole of who won the state of Pennsylvania that has been cleared up with Biden declared … 💬
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. 💬
Editor: I first want to congratulate Scottie Scheffler for his great performance at the Masters Tournament, both this year and last and his overall brilliance over the past few years. He is a true champion and a decent person to boot. 💬
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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