WILKES-BARRE — On a recent Sunday afternoon, three men sat on a picnic table near Kirby Park and discussed food, football and work. Read moreHomelessness addressed in Lackawanna, Luzerne counties 💬
Fewer mail ballots were rejected for voter errors overall in this year’s primary election, a Votebeat and Spotlight PA analysis shows, an achi… Read moreRedesigned envelope leads to fewer rejected mail ballots, but a new type of error sticks out 💬
HAZLETON— Six new officers recently joined the Hazleton Police Department. Michael Marchetti, of Hazleton, Zachary Kehler, of Hazleton and Ale… Read moreHazleton Police Department welcomes six new officers 💬
State police at Frackville are investigating a bank robbery that occurred at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at First National Bank, 25 N. Kennedy Drive, McAdoo. Read morePolice: Man demands money at bank in McAdoo 💬
For people with diabetes and other chronic diseases, Hazleton Integration Project prescribes fresh fruits and vegetables. Read moreHazleton center offers fresh produce as prescription for diabetes and other conditions 💬
Two more legal briefs were filed in Commonwealth Court this week regarding the last of three appeals related to the race for the Republican no… Read moreBriefs filed in last of three appeals over 117th District state House race 💬
State police at Frackville are investigating a bank robbery that occurred at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at First National Bank, 25 N. Kennedy Drive, McAdoo. Read morePolice: Man demands money at bank in McAdoo 💬
STATE COLLEGE — Penn State’s Board of Trustees deliberated Beaver Stadium renovation plans in private meetings, a potentially inappropriate di… Read morePenn State trustees deliberated on $700M Beaver Stadium renovations in private meetings, according to the board chair 💬
The Luzerne County Correctional Facility inmate who was mistakenly released from custody when jail staff members misidentified him as his inca… Read moreMistakenly released prisoner pleads guilty to escape 💬
AVOCA — Airport security officers intercepted a loaded handgun Thursday at the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport. Read moreHandgun intercepted at WB/Scranton airport 💬
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There will be lane restrictions on Interstate 81 north and south beginning Monday. 💬
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Donald Trump launched into attacks on the judge in his hush money criminal trial and continues to undermine New York’s criminal justice system… 💬
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HAZLETON — After serving 269,574 meals during the past year, Hazleton Integration Project put students in charge of doubling the fight against… 💬
Last week, former President Donald Trump spoke at the National Rifle Association’s annual meeting in Dallas, Texas. In his speech, he encourag… 💬
The beach at Tuscarora State Park is closed until further notice due to resampling requirements, according the Pennsylvania Department Conserv… 💬
MAHANOY CITY — Standing before the 77 graduating seniors of the Class of 2024, a 1980 Mahanoy Area alumnus told the students to pay it forward… 💬
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Social media users shared a range of false claims this week. Here are the facts: Former President Donald Trump will be able to vote in the 202… 💬
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The senior softball star pitched a no-hitter, struck out 12 and walked none in a District 11 semifinal win over Weatherly. She also helped her… 💬
Given the choice of going for two or settling for one, Hazleton's Swing Club has again opted for the former. Read moreSCOTTY ROMAN AWARD: Guzman, Kupsky, Hoffman earn prestigious honor 💬
The PIAA baseball and softball playoffs will get under way, Monday, with first-round games throughout Pennsylvania. Read morePIAA BASEBALL: Cougars, Preppers home to open state playoffs 💬
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MOOSIC— The motivational speeches following the last practice before the district championship game were getting tougher and tougher for Hazle… Read moreDISTRICT 2/4 BASEBALL: Big first inning lifts Hazleton Area to another Class 6A baseball 💬
EDWARDSVILLE — Despite taking an early five-run lead and mounting an impressive late rally, Hazleton Area fell to Williamsport, 16-14, in the … Read moreDISTRICT 2/4 SOFTBALL: Williamsport outlasts Lady Cougars in Class 6A final 💬
CENTRAL VALLEY — Bethlehem Catholic's late rally ultimately sank North Schuylkill's hopes of a state baseball tournament berth when the Spart… Read moreDISTRICT 11 BASEBALL: Becahi's late rally sinks Spartans in 4A final 💬
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Editor: Recently, a Schuylkill County school board communicated their intention to raise property taxes. I was very concerned to read that one justification to increase the tax rate was the lack of a countywide reassessment. This misinformation needs to be clarified. 💬
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