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12,032 articlesLuzerne Borough tax office closed Thursday and Saturday
The Luzerne borough tax office will be closed on March 24 and 26. Office hours from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. will resume on March 28.
Prenga shows he definitely has talent
WILKES-BARRE The programs said it, the master of ceremonies repeated it and 25 impressive musical acts nailed the point home: Luzerne County s definitely got talent.
Look Back: Buried mysteries in two Sugar Notch cemeteries
There are several ways to access Sugar Notch Trail, where I walk my dogs and mountain bike.
Beyond the Byline: Today’s world needs more kindness
WILKES-BARRE My mom would often say that the world could always need a little more kindness.
Public Square bathed in blue and yellow as supporters rally for beleaguered Ukraine
WILKES-BARRE Photos of the Ukrainian flag flying on Wilkes-Barre Public Square have made their way to Ukraine, and citizens there have been overwhelmed with the support they are receiving from a cou
Capitol Roundup: Revenue Department extends call center hours to assist late tax filers
WILKES-BARRE With the deadline to file 2021 Pennsylvania personal income tax returns a month away, the Department of Revenue is extending its customer service hours for taxpayers to get help by phon
Senators Baker, Santarsiero resume work on Kayden’s Law
WILKES-BARRE State Sen. Lisa Baker Wednesday said Pennsylvania could soon receive $25 million in federal funding to keep children safe through the passage of Senate Bill 78, also known as Kayden s L
Zugarek seeks Democratic nomination in 117th Legislative District
WHITE HAVEN John Zugarek of White Haven Sunday announced that he is a candidate for the Democratic nomination in the 117th Legislative District.
Kingston native heads organization ‘doing all we can’ to help Ukraine
WILKES-BARRE Dr. Jim Peipon this week said he feels blessed to be living at a time when he can help the people of Ukraine during their time of war with Russia.
Beyond the Byline: Historical marker for WWII Honor Roll is well-deserved
Like Alex and Mary Kraynack before them, Charles and June Steinhauer have gone above and beyond to preserve the 12th Ward Memorial Honor Roll in their Plymouth yard.
Arrests follow raid on suspected drug house
PITTSTON A St. Patrick s Day raid on a suspected drug house resulted in two arrests and the seizure of more than 200 bags of suspected fentanyl.
Sartorio & Sons a pillar of downtown
WILKES-BARRE Sartorio The Barber Shop, is as much a pillar of downtown as it is one of the most fun places to walk in to.
Fork Over Love nourishes the community
WILKES-BARRE When Tracey Seling set out to create Fork Over Love, she said it was she knew in her heart that if any community could pull together in a time of extreme need, it s ours.
PFSC opposed to reclassifing Delaware Water Gap a National Park & Preserve
The Pennsylvania Federation of Sportsmen Pennsylvania s largest and oldest statewide grassroots sportsmen s organization voted at their most recent board meeting to oppose the current push to recl
Kingston police investigating robbery at Pantry Quik
KINGSTON Police say they are investigating an armed robbery at Pantry Quik Friday afternoon.
Iraq War veteran, James May, seeks GOP nomination in 118th District
PITTSTON Former U.S. Army officer and chaplain (CPT) James May Saturday announced that he will be seeking the Republican nomination for the Pennsylvania House of Representatives in the newly drawn 1
Wyoming Valley Children’s Association closes silent auction in style
WILKES-BARRE TWP. The Wyoming Valley Children s Association s online silent auction came to a close in style Friday night with a Blue and Gold Cocktail Party at the Woodlands Inn.
Man arrested in alleged phone theft also wanted on weapons charges
WILKES-BARRE A man who provided a bogus name to police was later identified and charged in a firearms straw purchase scheme.
Skates donated for use on Public Square rink
WILKES-BARRE The Luzerne County Sports Hall of Fame donated ice skates for use at the city rink on Public Square. Karel Zubris, an inductee and the historian for the Hall of Fame, presented the skat
Spudis avoids capital homicide trial, pleads guilty to 2013 murder of Gertrude Price, 97
WILKES-BARRE Luzerne County Deputy District Attorney Daniel E. Zola said the incarceration of Anthony Michael Spudis in 2014 helped preserve evidence.