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Mimmo’s approaches 40th anniversary
WILKES-BARRE Mimmo s Pizza & Restaurant has been a Public Square Institution for nearly 40 years, providing Italian cuisine to downtown workers on their lunch breaks, high school kids looking to gra
Circle Centre for the Arts a cultural gem in Center City
WILKES-BARRE As the Circle Centre for the Arts prepares to celebrate its 10th Anniversary at its 130 S. Franklin St. location, it s important to keep in mind that the Circle Centre isn t only for th
UGI files for natural gas rate hike
UGI Utilities Inc. Friday said it filed a request with the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission for an $82.7 million annual base rate increase to recover costs for the company s natural gas service
Robert Borwick: Get Excited about downtown Wilkes-Barre
The past few years have been tough everywhere, including here in our hometown. The pandemic has taken its toll on families, health, employment, business, restaurants, schools, retail and more.
Relatives recall fire victim, seek help with funeral expenses
WILKES-BARRE As the city fire department continues to investigate Tuesday morning s fatal fire at the Genetti Apartment complex, the family of a man killed in the blaze is reaching out to the commun
Wilkes-Barre General Hospital nurse anesthetists call off strike after contractor dismissed
WILKES-BARRE A one-day strike set for Feb. 2 by nurse anesthetists at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital has been called off after it was announced Saturday that the hospital had dismissed their third-pa
PFBS reminds anglers about importance of being safe as trout season nears
Tim Schaeffer, Executive Director at the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) this week said although there is still plenty of winter left across Pennsylvania, the Commission is already deep i
229 cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Luzerne County on Saturday; 4 deaths
WILKES-BARRE The latest Department of Health report on Saturday showed Luzerne County with 229 new cases of COVID-19 and four new deaths. The county s death count is at 1,196.
Relief effort underway to assist people displaced by apartment fire
WILKES-BARRE An emergency relief effort is underway to assist the more than 100 people displaced by the deadly fire earlier this week at the Genetti Apartment complex.
Pennsylvania American Water: Act now to prevent frozen pipes later
WILKES-BARRE Pennsylvania American Water Vice President of Operations Diane Holder says preparation and prevention can help avoid frozen pipes that can burst and result in very costly household dama
Kingston police seek information about possible abandoned dog
KINGSTON Police are seeking information about a possible abandoned dog found on Church Street late Thursday night.
438 cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Luzerne County on Friday; 5 deaths
WILKES-BARRE The latest Department of Health report on Friday showed Luzerne County with 438 new cases of COVID-19 and five new deaths. The county s death count is at 1,192.
Judge scolds bail bonds company, revokes bail for alleged child pornographer
WILKES-BARRE Luzerne County Judge Joseph F. Sklarosky Jr. revoked bail for a Forty Fort man facing allegations he possessed hundreds of images and videos of child sexual abuse materials but not befo
Big Brothers Big Sisters ‘Ski for the B Winter Snowcial’ Sunday at Montage
FORTY FORT Big Brothers Big Sisters of NEPA will hold its Ski for the B Winter Snowcial on Sunday, Jan. 30, at Montage Mountain starting at 11 a.m.
Despite calls for a delay, grant application approved for King’s project
WILKES-BARRE City Council dealt with a mix of old and new topics at its virtual meeting Thursday, approving all three items up for votes.
Suit: Larksville officer brutalized couple as Plymouth officer watched
A Plains Township couple accuses two West Side police officers of violating their civil rights during a January 2020 arrest that involved excessive use of force, torture, and intimidation tactics, wit
a2b Fulfillment to open center in Hanover Township
HANOVER TWP. One day after Upward Farms announced it will be building the world s largest indoor aquaponic vertical farm at a site in the township, comes news that another company plans to build nex
Wilkes-Barre sets March 13 for St. Patrick’s Day Parade
WILKES-BARRE The 42nd annual St. Patrick s Day Parade will step off at 2 p.m. on March 13, Mayor George Brown said Thursday.
Comcast network expands into Pringle and Courtdale
Comcast this week said it added Pringle and Courtdale to the list of local municipalities receiving service as it continues its fiber-based network expansion in Luzerne County.
Pa. Senate passes new funding for hospitals, health care workers
WILKES-BARRE State Sen. Lisa Baker this week said the Pennsylvania Senate approved critical funding for hospitals and front line health care workers who continue to keep Pennsylvanians safe during t