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Move-in day at Wilkes U.
Sophomore Juli Hair s head peaks out from behind all the help she got moving into University Towers Thursday, Wilkes University s official Move-in day. From Left, fellow student Spencer Hughes, Jody
Separate trials set in dog abandonment case
WILKES-BARRE Two people charged by Pittston City police with abandoning a pit bull named Nova in June 2021 will have separate trials.
Torner sentenced to life for Foster Township murder
WILKES-BARRE Convicted in the first-degree murder of his friend, Roberto Torner was sentenced to life in prison without parole on Thursday.
Plains woman sentenced for falsely accusing corrections officer of sexual assault
WILKES-BARRE A Plains Township woman who falsely accused a former Luzerne County corrections officer of sexually assaulting her was sentenced to up to two years in prison Thursday.
Alleged child pornographer charged with scamming buyer out of vintage boat engine
DALLAS A borough man arrested in May on allegations of possessing child sexual abuse materials and endangering children by living in a house described as deplorable was arraigned Thursday for allege
Stolen firearm recovered during traffic stop in Hanover Township
HANOVER TWP. A Wilkes-Barre man was arraigned Thursday on a firearm offense and for allegedly possessing a small amount of marijuana.
State police seek assistance to identify theft suspects
HAZLE TWP. Pennsylvania State Police at Hazleton are investigating a theft from a construction site near Commerce Drive and state Route 924 on Aug. 21.
Birkbeck: D’Elia wanted to ‘set the record straight’
WILKES-BARRE TWP. Matt Birkbeck, author of the book The Life We Chose: William Big Billy D Elia and the Last Secrets of America s Most Powerful Mafia Family, said Wednesday that D Elia wanted to
Cartwright, Meuser, Garrity call on VA to improve treatment of veterans
WILKES-BARRE U.S. Rep. Matt Cartwright, U.S. Rep. Dan Meuser and Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity on Wednesday met with officials at the Wilkes-Barre VA Medical Center to urge them to improve th
Second lawsuit filed in ‘cat and mouse’ road rage crash
WILKES-BARRE A hair stylist at Sports Page Great Haircuts suffered severe injuries when a Jaguar crashed into the William Street, Pittston, business during what Pittston City police allege was a roa
Report: ‘Severe maternal morbidity’ rates up sharply
Severe maternal morbidity unexpected outcomes during labor or delivery that result in significant consequences to a woman s health has experienced an alarming rise among patients hospitalized in
Northwest Area School Board handles extensive personnel votes
UNION TWP. Northwest Area School District Superintendent Joseph Long opened Wednesday s School Board meeting with another caution about district finances, urging residents to call their state legisl
Bank files suit against bus company
WILKES-BARRE Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company, better known as M&T Bank, filed a civil lawsuit against Frank Martz Coach Company alleging breach of a 2004 lease contract for motor coaches and
Former owner of Huber Breaker site pleads guilty to hazardous waste non-disposal
WILKES-BARRE The former owner who tore down the Huber Breaker in Ashley was sentenced to one year probation after pleading guilty to unlawful conduct by storing and dumping asbestos materials throug
Ron Felton memorial service set for Sunday
WILKES-BARRE The Wilkes-Barre branch of the NAACP on Wednesday announced that a memorial service has been set to celebrate the life of the late Ronald Felton.
Rep. Cabell to host ‘Legislative Night Out’ on Thursday, Aug. 24
BERWICK Rep. Mike Cabell, R-Butler Township, on Wednesday reminded residents that will host a Legislative Night Out on Thursday, Aug. 24, in Berwick.
Multi-state theft suspects wanted by police in Duryea, Pittston Twp.
DURYEA Police in Duryea Borough have obtained arrest warrants charging three men believed to be responsible for distracting an elderly woman and stealing her wallet in the parking lot of Weis Market
‘Steak and Shake Cookout’ commemorates Overdose Awareness Week
WILKES-BARRE Jimmy Carr had just finished enjoying his steak and milkshake and corn and fruit when he took time to talk about what the New Roots Recovery Center has meant to him.
Holy Redeemer delays start of school by one week
WILKES-BARRE Following the death of Principal Doreen Dougherty, Holy Redeemer High School has delayed the start of school by one week, the Diocese of Scranton announced Tuesday.
Wyoming Area School Board approves co-op agreement for girls wrestling
EXETER Girls attending Wyoming Area High School who want to wrestle competitively will get their chance this year, though they ll have to wear Hanover Area School District uniforms.