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Wilkes-Barre shuts down suspected drug house
WILKES-BARRE The city on Wednesday shut down a suspected drug house after police, serving a search warrant earlier this week, found it filled with trash and uninhabitable.
Killer berates victim’s family at sentencing
WILKES-BARRE No sooner than Dana Ganjeh offered condolences to the family of the woman he was convicted of murdering, he berated them.
Sen. Lisa Baker announces reelection bid in 20th
DALLAS As her reelection campaign begins for the 2022 election, Sen. Lisa Baker said when she first ran for the state Senate, her purpose was to make constructive contributions, solve problems, crea
Death investigation in Wilkes-Barre
WILKES-BARRE City police detectives are conducting a death investigation after a woman s body was found behind a warehouse on Wilkes-Barre Boulevard late Wednesday morning.
Fork Over Love partnering with DoorDash’s Project DASH
Local nonprofit organization Fork Over Love announced Tuesday a partnership with DoorDash s Project DASH designed to extend its reach to those who may be unable to attend the nonprofit s drive-thru me
WB area sets kindergarten registration
WILKES-BARRE Wilkes-Barre Area School district has announced dates for kindergarten at the elementary schools. The district main phone number is 570-826-7111. There are also links for each school on
Williams makes it official — he’s a Republican candidate in 119th District
ASHLEY Former WNEP morning anchor Tom Williams made it official Tuesday: He is a candidate for the Republican nomination in the 119th Legislative District.
Judge enhances sentence for Pittston man on child corruption charges
WILKES-BARRE A Pittston man could have faced probation for corrupting the morals of two girls but instead a Luzerne County judge enhanced the sentence to include more time in state prison.
More than 1,000 fentanyl packets found after arrest
WILKES-BARRE City police say they seized more than 1,000 packets of fentanyl, marijuana and a firearm during a search of an apartment rented by a man wanted on allegations he failed to appear for a
Former fire chief charged with striking fire police official with vehicle
NEWPORT TWP. Former Newport Township fire chief Daniel Kowalski charged with obstructing firefighters at an emergency in January was arraigned Tuesday on allegations he struck a fire police official
Scent-Sations candle raising funds for Ukrainian refugees
WILKES-BARRE Bringing hope to Ukranians with A Beacon Of Light.
Republican Luzerne County Election Board member resigns
Republican Patrick Castellani has resigned from Luzerne County s Election Board, citing concerns about mail ballot voting and drop boxes.
Mayor and councilman pleased after meeting with Sherman Hills residents
WILKES-BARRE It was the residents turn to meet with city officials about the cooperative effort to make the Sherman Hills a better and safer place to live.
Former WNEP anchor to announce candidacy in 119th Legislative District
WILKES-BARRE Former WNEP morning anchor Tom Williams Tuesday will announce his candidacy for the Republican nomination in the 119th Legislative District.
Lehman Township police seek person for illegal dumping
LEHMAN TWP. Township police released a picture of a vehicle suspected in illegal dumping on Troxell Switch Road on Monday.
Police seek Wapwallopen man on fleeing related charges
HAZLETON City police say they are searching for Joshua Adam Hovancak, 32, after he allegedly initiated a pursuit last week.
WB Twp. businesses facing fines for cigarettes sales
WILKES-BARRE TWP. Three township businesses have been cited and are facing fines after a compliance check conducted by township police found them selling tobacco products to minors.
Lewith & Freeman hosts 2021 Awards Luncheon
KINGSTON Lewith the first event in two years where the entire company could safely meet in person.
Beyond the Byline: Adopt-a-Pothole program? No, but fix them now
When I see all these valiant efforts to keep our roadways clean and anti-littering campaigns, I m reminded of that old saying: If you put lipstick on a pig, it s still a pig.