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More residential spaces on the way for downtown WB
WILKES-BARRE It s hard to grasp that 2020 was only two years ago when it feels like a decade, or even longer. But it was back in February of 2020 that the 10-story building at 15 S. Franklin, was so
Beyond the Byline: Ice cream for breakfast?
WILKES-BARRE Talk about being way ahead of your time.
Conyngham United Methodist Church kicks off Movie Nights
CONYNGHAM Inspired by a desire to bring the community together with something fun, the Conyngham United Methodist Church on Saturday opened its doors to the residents of the borough for the first of
Beyond the Byline: Was monkey crash handled properly?
Well, it took a truckload of monkeys to get our minds off of the pandemic, NFL playoffs, freezing temperatures and the upcoming midterm elections.
Pennsylvanians can file property tax/rent rebate applications online
Older and disabled Pennsylvanians can now apply for rebates on property taxes or rent paid in 2021, the Department of Revenue announced this week.
Incisal Edge needs dental nominations for ‘40 Under 40’ award
For the past 12 years, young dentists annually earn Incisal Edge magazine s signature 40 Under 40 award from the premier dental publication, published by Benco Dental, which continually tracks the n
Thomas P. Leary: LCCC is Proud to be Part of Downtown Wilkes-Barre
The Luzerne County Community College Wilkes-Barre Center opened at 2 Public Square in 1999, but the college has been a part of Wilkes-Barre since its beginning nearly 55 years ago.
Scavo will report to prison on Feb. 21
OLD FORGE Frank Scavo, who was sentenced on Nov. 22 to serve 60 days in prison for his role in the Jan. 6 riots at the U.S. Capitol in Washington D.C., was granted a delay in reporting, his attorney
413 cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Luzerne County on Saturday; 5 deaths
WILKES-BARRE The latest Department of Health report on Saturday showed Luzerne County with 413 new cases of COVID-19 and five new deaths. The county s death count is at 1,163.
Court: Officer lacked authority to withdraw felony assault charges
A state appellate court has upheld a decision by the Luzerne County District Attorney s Office to refile felony aggravated assault charges against a Wilkes-Barre man despite the arresting police offic
Code Blue to continue in Wilkes-Barre through Jan. 30
WILKES-BARRE The winter weather Code Blue declaration will continue through Jan. 30, Mayor George Brown said Friday.
Wilkes-Barre OECD conducting 2022 Community Survey
WILKES-BARRE The city s Office of Economic & Community Development is conducting a community survey to prepare its 2022 Action Plan.
Senate aspirant McCormick ‘feels at home’ during NEPA campaign stop
WILKES-BARRE Dave McCormick took a break from the crowd at Isabella Restaurant Friday night to talk about his campaign for the U.S. Senate and he was sure to make one clear point.
Earth Conservancy seeks applicants for a free training program
The time to apply for Earth Conservancy s Environmental Workforce Training (EWT) Program is running out soon.
Wilkes-Barre police arrest man on child molestation charges
WILKES-BARRE City police arrested a man after a girl claimed he inappropriately touched her several times.
Marijuana, loaded firearm found during search of Wilkes-Barre Township apartment
WILKES-BARRE TWP. A man with a criminal record was allegedly caught with a loaded firearm, ammunition and large quantities of marijuana Thursday.
Water service restored at WV Mall; stores opening
WILKES-BARRE Water service has been restored at the Wyoming Valley Mall and the mall will reopen as soon as possible.
Kingston Township police arrest man - again - in online sex sting
KINGSTON TWP. Believing he is going to prison on allegations he solicited a 14-year-old boy for sex last year, Dustin Griffin took another chance at meeting up with another teenager for sex, accordi
Pennsylvania’s unemployment rate falls to 5.4% in December
WILKES-BARRE The Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry (L&I)Friday released its preliminary employment situation report for December, showing that the Commonwealth continues to regain lost job
467 cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Luzerne County on Friday; 9 deaths
WILKES-BARRE The latest Department of Health report on Friday showed Luzerne County with 467 new cases of COVID-19 and nine new deaths. The county s death count is at 1,158.