Preliminary NTSB report sheds light on Hanover Twp. plane crash
A preliminary report published by the National Transportation Safety Board a month after a fatal plane crash in Hanover Township indicates that the pilot of the plane was aware of a possible issue wit
Cement truck rolls over in Duryea
DURYEA Emergency crews responded to the scene of a cement truck rollover near Phoenix and Main streets in the borough Wednesday morning.
Off-duty officer helps foil attempted Turkey Hill robbery
A Wilkes-Barre man was arrested Tuesday morning after police say he attempted to rob the Turkey Hill convenience store on Hazle Street in the city.
Wilkes-Barre Township says no to warehouse project
WILKES-BARRE TWP. After another long night of deliberation and testimony, the final decision was made by the Wilkes-Barre Township Council in regards to Bluecup Ventures LLC s proposed warehouse pro
Here’s the play for Team USA’s World Cup opener … and MNF too
After a nice week off, I am back in the office, and back to reclaim my throne as the Times Leader s sharpest gambler. It s not a throne so much as a slightly dirty office chair, but it s probably what
Edwardsville lights Warrior Christmas Tree
EDWARDSVILLE One of Edwardsville s proudest traditions shone brightly for all to see on the corner of Main Street and Church Street on Sunday evening.
‘Like a Hallmark movie in real life’
WILKES-BARRE The Christmas spirit has arrived in full force in downtown Wilkes-Barre, much to the delight of a large crowd of spectators gathered Saturday to celebrate the start of the holiday seaso
Luzerne County voting machine ‘mess’ drawing national attention
Luzerne County voters hoping to find out who will be representing them in Harrisburg and Washington may have a long wait ahead of them, as will the candidates, and the nation is watching.
Ryncavage, Haddock declare victory in House races
Republican candidate Alec Ryncavage declared victory in his race to replace State Rep. Gerald Mullery in the 119th Legislative District as late updates showed Ryncavage surging ahead of Democratic cha
On The Money: College basketball is here and here are your winners
If you really want to feel a rush when you open up the Free Access Monday e-edition in the morning, open up whatever scoreboard app you use, and look at what we have in store today.
Christmas Market benefits Mountain Top Hose Co. #1
FAIRVIEW TWP. A popular Mountain Top tavern transformed itself into a holiday wonderland on Sunday in support of the area s volunteer fire department.
H.S. Girls Soccer: Redeemer claims D2 Class 2A title
FORTY FORT In a rematch of last year s District 2 Class 2A championship game, Holy Redeemer rode a strong defensive performance to once again turn away Lake-Lehman with the title on the line, winnin
D2 Boys Soccer: Abington Heights edges WBA on late goal for Class 4A title
CLARKS SUMMIT All game long, Abington Heights winger Michael Hartshorn played crosses into the penalty box, waiting for one to find an open teammate.
Commission on Economic Opportunity mourns Gene Brady
Commission on Economic Opportunity executive director Gene Brady, who led the CEO for four decades and was one of the driving forces behind the founding of the Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Regional Foo
Victims identified in Hanover Township plane crash
The Luzerne County Coroner s Office has released the names of the two victims who were killed in Saturday afternoon s plane crash in Hanover Township.
On the Money: Time to take advantage of MACtion
We ve reached a high holiday on the sports betting calendar this week.
NTSB begins probe of Hanover Township plane crash
HANOVER TWP. Representatives from the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) arrived Sunday morning at the scene of a plane crash that killed the aircraft s two occupants on Saturday.
Two dead after small plane crashes in Hanover Township
HANOVER TWP. Two people died after a two-seat plane crashed off St. Mary s Road in Hanover Township Saturday afternoon, township Police Chief David Lewis confirmed.
H.S. Football: Hazleton Area blanks Berwick for first shutout of the season
HAZLETON A Hazleton Area defense that had been dominant all year wrapped up the regular season with its finest performance yet, pitching a Senior Night shutout to beat Berwick 20-0 at Harman-Geist M