Car-carrier overturns in Plains Township
PLAINS TWP. Police say no one was injured after a car-carrier tipped over on Baltimore Drive in the area of Route 115, outside of the Geisinger Wyoming Valley Outpatient Specialty Center on Wednesda
Pepperjam acquired by Partnerize
WILKES-BARRE Pepperjam, a nationally-recognized tech company with roots in Wilkes-Barre, announced on Tuesday that it had been purchased by fellow tech company Partnerize.
Rushton and Farber to co-chair United Way’s 2020 campaign
WILKES-BARRE Paul Rushton and Nicole Farber have been named co-chairs of the United Way of Wyoming Valley s 2020 Annual Campaign, the organization announced Tuesday.
Boscov’s won’t open on Thanksgiving Day
One of the region s biggest names in retail is joining the list of stores that won t be open on Thanksgiving Day this year.
Police: Woman racked up almost $20k in credit card debt in estranged husband’s name
WEST PITTSTON A woman turned herself in to authorities on Monday after a year-long investigation revealed that she racked up almost $20,000 in credit card debt under her estranged husband s name, ca
Planet Fitness announces mask requirement
Planet Fitness announced on Monday that, starting Aug. 1, all gym members would be required to wear masks inside the gym at all times.
‘Junior Fire Chief’ Brian Lyons makes donation to Plymouth police
PLYMOUTH Already something of a local hero thanks to his fundraising efforts on behalf of the Plymouth Fire Department, and just a week after donating a new power wheelchair to a neighbor in need,
The new game in town
KINGSTON Nesbitt Park overlooking the Susquehanna River has long been a place for exercising and recreational fun, especially in the summertime. Joggers and bike riders are a common sight on any giv
Police: Plymouth woman assaulted officer
PLYMOUTH A woman was arraigned Saturday morning on charges of aggravated assault after she assaulted an officer who was attempting to place her in custody for public drunkenness, according to police
Drive-thru book sale aids Osterhout
PLAINS TOWNSHIP Three months after initially postponing their 44th annual book sale, the Friends of the Osterhout Free Library managed to put a new and safe spin on their most popular fundraiser
Virtual forum explores bi-county planning issues
Members of the public were invited to offer comments and answer questions as Luzerne and Lackawanna Counties revealed steps toward a comprehensive plan to improve land preservation, transportation and
Andy Long, first arena GM, dies at 55
WILKES-BARRE TWP. Andy Long, one of the driving forces behind the early success of the now-named Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza, died Friday in his native state of Iowa, according to officials fro
Five Luzerne County first responder agencies receive COVID-19 cash
U.S. Rep. Matt Cartwright, D-Moosic, announced on Tuesday that six first responder agencies in the region will receive funds awarded through the Federal Emergency Management Agency s (FEMA) Assistance
Event offers of plenty of fun in Lehman Township
LEHMAN TWP. There aren t a lot of places where you could pick up a new painting for the house, grab a bite from a food truck and feed some alpacas, all in one trip.
Pow wow celebrates Native American culture
DRUMS For the second straight day, a small camp played host to a large celebration of Native American culture and tradition.
‘I don’t know what else they want me to do,’ bar owner says
WILKES-BARRE Riverside Cafe owner Bob Hogan says he has gone to great lengths to abide by Pennsylvania s regulations for operating his establishment during the COVID-19 pandemic.
‘They deserve to be honored’
PLYMOUTH Thanks to the hard work of one prospective Eagle Scout, three fallen police officers will be forever immortalized for their services to Plymouth.
Wilkes-Barre teen dies in I-81 wreck
PITTSTON TWP. Pennsylvania State Police confirmed one fatality in a crash on Tuesday that shut down a portion of Interstate 81 South for hours.
Berwick Health and Wellness Fund aids PA 211 NE Help Line
BERWICK Family Service Association of Northeastern Pennsylvania has announced that the Berwick Health and Wellness Fund has issued a grant of $15,000 in support of the PA 211 NE Help Line.
Survey: Geisinger Health Plan ranked best in Pa.
DANVILLE Geisinger Health Plan (GHP) was ranked the best health plan in Pennsylvania by the J.D. Power 2020 U.S. Commercial Member Health Plan Study, according to a press released issued on Monday.