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Former treasurer sentenced for stealing money from church
WILKES-BARRE A former assistant treasurer at St. Stephen s Episcopal Church apologized for stealing a large amount of money from the congregation.
Tom Williams leaving WNEP after nearly 30 years
MOOSIC Newswatch 16 This Morning anchor Tom Williams is leaving the anchor desk after nearly 30 years, the station announced Friday.
Stash seeking Republican nomination in 117th Legislative District
LEHMAN TWP. Michael Stash of Lehman Township Friday announced he is a candidate for the Republican nomination in the 117th Legislative District.
Shapiro pitches tax plans, including gas refund
WILKES-BARRE Attorney General Josh Shapiro Thursday released a plan to tackle rising costs and cut taxes for Pennsylvanians if he is elected governor.
Crestwood hires Dean as counsel for HR and labor relations
WRIGHT TWP. At Thursday s regular meeting, the Crestwood School Board hired long-time solicitor John Dean as general counsel in charge of human resources and labor relations with a 5-year agreement
Luzerne County’s Got Talent finals set for Sunday
WILKES-BARRE Luzerne County s Got Talent s inaugural year will come to a close this Sunday, as 25 finalists will take the stage at the F.M. Kirby Center to decide who will take home the $1,000 grand
Upgrades planned for Sherman Hills
WILKES-BARRE City officials and representatives of the new owners of the Sherman Hills apartments met Thursday and discussed immediate and long-term improvements at the complex where gunfire rang ou
Man charged with firearm offense after stray bullet strikes house
BUTLER TWP. Township police charged Sean Schoen, 25, of Mill Mountain Road, with illegally possessing a firearm after a rogue bullet struck an occupied house Wednesday.
Police seek suspects after firearm discharged at Larksville church
LARKSVILLE Police are seeking information on four suspects involved with shots fired at St. John The Baptist Church on Tuesday night.
No disruption in courtroom this time
WILKES-BARRE Same floor, different courtroom, non-disruptive proceeding.
Lane restriction on I-80 East changed to Friday
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation announced the date has been changed for a lane restriction on Interstate 80 East in Luzerne County.
Hazleton man pleads guilty to fatal hit/run of 15-year-old boy
WILKES-BARRE A Hazleton man recently pled guilty to vehicular homicide for fleeing the scene after striking a 15-year-old boy who died after being taken off life support.
Yudichak will not seek reelection to the Senate
WILKES-BARRE State Sen. John Yudichak Thursday announced that he will not seek reelection to the state senate.
CASA launching ‘Start a Movement’ campaign
CASA of Luzerne County announced Wednesday that it would be teaming with several local gyms and yoga studios to kickstart its Start a Movement community awareness campaign and fundraiser.
Wyoming Area School Board amends outgoing superintendent’s contract
EXETER Wyoming Area School District Superintendent Janet Serino s looming retirement got a financial boost Tuesday when the School Board voted to amend her contract to include the retirement incent
Northwest Area OKs student’s pavilion plan
UNION TWP. At Wednesday s monthly meeting the Northwest Area School Board gave the green light for a plan by student Michael Evans to build a 20-foot by 30-foot pavilion outside the Intermediate Sch
Anthracite Cafe gets zoning approval for pavilion
WILKES-BARRE The city s Zoning Hearing Board on Wednesday approved the construction of an outdoor pavilion for the Anthracite Cafe on Scott Street.
Comcast expands network into Larksville
Comcast Wednesday announced the expansion of its fiber network and the start of service in Larksville.
Gerrity’s to open Ace Hardware store in Back Mountain Shopping Center in June
SHAVERTOWN Joe Fasula, owner of Gerrity s Markets and Ace Hardware stores, Wednesday announced that the company will open its fourth Ace Hardware store in the former Thomas Food Market in June.
PUC sets telephonic hearings on natural gas rate hike by UGI
The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission scheduled telephonic hearings next month for public input on the natural gas rate increase sought by UGI Utilities Inc.