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Exeter-based manufacturer PowerRail expands; 35 new jobs created
EXETER PowerRail, a manufacturer and distributor of locomotive parts for the rail industry, will expand its existing Luzerne County operation and bring 35 new jobs to Luzerne County, Department of C
Tolteca Bar & Grill grand opening Thursday on Public Square
WILKES-BARRE Tolteca Bar & Grill will host a ribbon cutting in celebration of their grand opening on Thursday, March 3, at 12 p.m. 21 Public Square.
Hanover Township police release more pictures in attempted bank robbery
HANOVER TWP. Township police released more pictures of a man they say attempted to rob a branch of M&T Bank earlier this week.
47 cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Luzerne County on Wednesday; 7 deaths
WILKES-BARRE The latest Department of Health report on Wednesday showed Luzerne County with 47 new cases of COVID-19 and seven new deaths. The county s death count is at 1,311.
Yudichak questions DCED officials on impact of proposed budget cuts
WILKES-BARRE State Sen. John Yudichak Tuesday said understanding the role that the Department of Community & Economic Development and state resources play in economic development, he is concerned th
Wilkes University hosts emotional peace gathering and discussion on Ukraine
WILKES-BARRE The Russian invasion of Ukraine evoked strong emotional reactions from Wilkes University faculty and administration Tuesday during both a brief Gathering for Peace ceremony near the V
Lines long, purchases plenty for Fat Tuesday celebrations
PLAINS TWP. The parking lot at Bakery Delite was full Tuesday morning, the lines were long and the purchases were sweet as in calorie-laden Lenten specialties to make Fat Tuesday all that it s s
Police roundtable discussion focuses on recruitment and retention
HAZLETON When attracting new law enforcement officers to the profession and keeping those on the force, departments have to deal with everything from tattoos to training to calls to defund the polic
Wilkes-Barre man arrested in Wayne County on allegations of soliciting boy for sex
HONESDALE A Wilkes-Barre man was arrested by Wayne County detectives Monday when he arrived at a location intending to meet a 15-year-old boy for sex.
Wilkes mourns the passing of legendary coach John Reese
WILKES-BARRE Dr. Greg Cant, president of Wilkes University Tuesday, in announcing the passing of legendary wrestling coach/athletic director John Reese, extended the university s thoughts and prayer
Double homicide trial continued
WILKES-BARRE A Luzerne County jury trial for a Wilkes-Barre man accused of killing two men and injuring another in a shooting was continued due to a recently hired attorney.
Judge demands proof woman is hospitalized after third delay on aggravated assault case
WILKES-BARRE Luzerne County Judge David W. Lupas is fed up after hearing for the third time Carmen Inocente is too ill to appear in court on allegations she physically abused two adopted children.
$1.8M water infrastructure upgrade begins in Pittston, West Pittston
PITTSTON Pennsylvania American Water Tuesday announced the start of a $1.8 million project to replace more than 4,500 feet of water main in the City of Pittston and West Pittston Borough to improve
Bradford County man sentenced for child sex assault after leaving Wilkes-Barre theater
WILKES-BARRE Purchasing and operating a body shop, marriage and raising a step child since he was accused of sexually assaulting a then 12-year-old girl in 2016 was not enough to keep a Bradford Cou
DA, PSP, Luzerne Foundation partner to fund cold case investigations
WILKES-BARRE The Luzerne County District Attorney s Office and the Pennsylvania State Police Tuesday announced that they have partnered with the Luzerne Foundation to fund cold case investigations s
22 cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Luzerne County on Tuesday; 4 deaths
WILKES-BARRE The latest Department of Health report on Tuesday showed Luzerne County with 22 new cases of COVID-19 and four new deaths. The county s death count is at 1,304.
Former college student charged with more child sex offenses
HANOVER TWP. A former student at Wilkes University already facing charges of sexually assaulting a then 13-year-old girl and sending sexually explicit pictures of himself to other teen girls is faci
Keller announces he will not seek reelection to Congress
WILKES-BARRE U.S. Rep. Fred Keller Monday announced he will not seek reelection to the U.S. House of Representatives.
Expired inspection sticker leads to drug arrest
HAZLETON A traffic stop for an expired inspection sticker led to the arrest of a Schuylkill County man with heroin and methamphetamine in his car, according to police.
Police: Wanted man caught with drugs
HAZLETON A man with two active bench warrants out against him was arrested last week and found to be in possession of methamphetamine, according to police.