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Look Back: Explosions at Luzerne toy factory kills two, injures 12 in 1961
Morton Connelly was tending to his used car business on Union Street, Luzerne, while two brothers with a similar last name, Timothy and John Connolly, were exiting Fanny s Diner nearby.
Pennsylvania Game Commission releases deer harvest estimates
The Pennsylvania Game Commission this week reported results from the 2021-22 deer seasons, which ended in January.
African American Art on display at Misericordia
When a bystander asked Kas Williams which piece of art spoke to her most loudly, Williams led the way through the Pauly Friedman Gallery at Misericordia University and stood before Streetcar Scene.
AG Shapiro warns Pennsylvanians of IRS scams ahead of ‘Tax Day’
WILKES-BARRE Attorney General Josh Shapiro is advising Pennsylvanians ahead of the April 18 tax filing deadline to be careful when receiving calls or texts that claim to be about their taxes.
The Luzerne Foundation Community Champion of the Week: North Branch Land Trust
Ellen Ferretti, the Executive Director of the North Branch Land Trust was at an event recently that hosted people from out of the area. Someone remarked, This place is beautiful! . Her comment wasn t
Wilkes-Barre Mayor Brown and Councilman Barrett to meet with Sherman Hills residents
WILKES-BARRE Ahead of their meeting next week with the residents of Sherman Hills, Mayor George Brown and Councilman Bill Barrett heard from one resident on how to make the troubled apartment comple
Greater WV Chamber announces Spark grant recipients
The Greater Wyoming Valley Chamber of Commerce announced Friday that eight local businesses have been awarded grants funded by the Spark Wilkes-Barre Grant Program.
Anthracite Newsstand part of downtown since 1963
WILKES-BARRE The Anthracite Newsstand just off Public Square, 1 E. Market St. to be exact, is as much a part of downtown as the square itself.
Time running out on Back Mountain food drive
This Monday marks the final week for donations to be made as part of the Back Mountain Chamber of Commerce s annual Spring Food Drive.
Ignatian Volunteer Corps seeks to share ministry with retired seniors
WILKES-BARRE Teddy Michel, director of the Ignatian Volunteer Corps of Northeastern Pennsylvania, said Saturday he wants to get the word out about the organization that gives people age 50 and old
Ziemba announces for GOP nomination in 117th Legislative District
HARVEYS LAKE Eugene Ziemba, Republican of Harveys Lake, has announced he is seeking the Republican nomination for State Representative in the newly drawn 117th Legislative District.
Beyond the Byline: Can’t wait to hear those sweet notes again
Back in the day, riding around in cars and singing to the radio was what we did.
Police seek New York woman
WILKES-BARRE TWP Police are seeking information on the whereabouts of Shawntisha Gray.
Police seek wanted woman
WILKES-BARRE TWP. Police are seeking information on a wanted woman, whose last residence is listed as the WoodSpring Suites on Bear Creek Blvd.
ANNAMALY hosts ‘Spring Awakening Fashion Show’
FORTY FORT Art exists in many forms, and many of those forms were on display at the 900 Rutter Ave complex Thursday night.
Police: Edwardsville man wanted on drug charges
WILKES-BARRE TWP. Police are seeking information on a wanted man, last known to be living in Edwardsville.
Dallas HS grad Hayes named Honor Graduate at Lackland Air Force Base
DALLAS A graduate of Dallas High School who set out to carve his own path and serve his country in the United States Air Force has earned top honors upon his completion of basic training.
Suspect in fatal hit-run death of boy, 7, waives preliminary hearing
WILKES-BARRE A Lenoxville man charged by state police at Shickshinny with a hit-and-run crash that claimed the life of a 7-year-old boy waived his right to a preliminary hearing Friday.
Haddock seeks Democratic nomination in 118th Legislative District
PITTSTON TWP. James L. Haddock of Pittston Township has announced his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for State Representative in the 118th Legislative District.
Pennsylvania’s unemployment rate at 5.1% — lowest since February 2020
WILKES-BARRE Pennsylvania s unemployment rate fell to 5.1% in February the lowest it s been since February 2020 s pre-pandemic level.