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704 cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Luzerne County on Monday
WILKES-BARRE The latest Department of Health report on Monday showed Luzerne County with 704 new cases of COVID-19 and n0 new deaths. The county s death count is at 1,106.
Greater Pittston Santa Squad tops 2020 totals
PITTSTON The Greater Pittston Santa Squad led by founder Anthony Marranca wrapped up the 2021 Christmas campaign more invigorated and excited for Christmas 2022 because of the huge success from publ
1 dead, 2 injured in Rt. 437 crash
FAIRVIEW TWP. One person is dead and two others injured after a crash on State Route 437 on Sunday afternoon.
Look Back: Transformation of Wilkes-Barre’s Public Square
If Wilkes-Barre Mayor Luther M. Kniffen had his way in 1948, Public Square would look much different than we know it today.
989 cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Luzerne County on Sunday; 1 death
WILKES-BARRE The latest Department of Health report on Sunday showed Luzerne County with 989 new cases of COVID-19 and one new death. The county s death count is at 1,106.
Records, attorneys suggest Dawe’s sentence light, but not out of range
WILKES-BARRE Court records of nearly a dozen men sentenced for soliciting minors for sex fail to show a pattern of disparity by Luzerne County judges.
Rink dedication honors former Crestwood hockey players Madry and Kahlau
WRIGHT TWP. With the cut of a ribbon, a project one year in the making came to fruition on Saturday: the Wright Township ice rink, once a popular spot for the area s young hockey players, was offici
Bond proceeds replenish Wilkes-Barre pension plans
WILKES-BARRE The next state audit of the city s Aggregated Pension Trust Fund should be different from the last one.
Redistricting could give Luzerne County a new look in Harrisburg
WILKES-BARRE State Sen. John Yudichak this week said the proposed new legislative district maps, as drawn, have outraged many local community leaders in Luzerne County who are concerned their voice
Beyond the Byline: Core Leadership projects are ‘missions possible’
WILKES-BARRE Even though the experience was virtual on Thursday, it was still quite an experience for sure.
Beyond the Byline: Embrace Mother Nature’s snow
So it wasn t a surprise when I was getting out of the Way Back Machine the other day and got hit with a snowball.
L&I probe detects escalation in unemployment compensation fraud
WILKES-BARRE The Department of Labor attempts to steal unemployment compensation benefits through increasingly aggressive and sophisticated schemes.
‘Superhero’ Nathan Gray, 8, dies after courageous cancer battle
Northeastern Pennsylvania s resident superhero, eight-year-old Nathan Gray, passed away Thursday afternoon after battling kidney cancer, according to a Facebook page set up in his honor.
‘Every area needs to have a place like this’
WILKES-BARRE A.J. Jump is adamant about the importance of small venues.
Susan Magnotta: Community connection key to downtown rebound success
It doesn t matter where you live large city, small town, the suburbs or rural area it s the feeling of being connected to your community and to others that helps create a sense of happiness and pu
Penn’s Northeast: Northeastern Pennsylvania has record year
WILKES-BARRE John L Augustine III, President/CEO at Penn s Northeast, this week said business is booming along the I-81 corridor in Northeastern Pennsylvania.
829 cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Luzerne County on Saturday; 9 deaths
WILKES-BARRE The latest Department of Health report on Saturday showed Luzerne County with 829 new cases of COVID-19 and nine new deaths. The county s death count is at 1,105.
NEPIRC: Regional manufacturers report ‘significant results’ in 2021
WILKES-BARRE Eric Joseph Esoda, President s manufacturing economy has already returned to near pre-pandemic levels of employment and hundreds of job opportunities are still listed on NEPIRC s Manuf
Wilkes-Barre ZIP code 18702 is hot spot in big COVID-19 surge
COVID-19 cases have surged to record highs in the last month, with Luzerne County setting a new single-day record Friday, reporting 878 new cases. The daily totals have been above 200 on all but six d
Hanover Area giving students hybrid option for January
HANOVER TWP. Amidst a record surge of COVID-19 cases in Luzerne County, Hanover Area School District is offering students the option of completing January classes online at home. Superintendent Nath