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Team Beezy aims for artful unveiling
WILKES-BARRE A new team, focused on revitalizing downtown while unifying and inspiring local children and the community as a whole, is hard at work, staying beezy with promotions and fundraising t
They got by with a little help from their friends
WILKES-BARRE Much like his restaurant, George DuMont hasn t always been located in Wilkes-Barre.
296 new cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Luzerne County on Saturday; 6 deaths
WILKES-BARRE The latest Department of Health report on Saturday showed Luzerne County with 296 new cases of COVID-19 and six new deaths. The county s death count is at 1,014.
Pouring it on at the Scott Street bridge project
WILKES-BARRE Construction workers used a concrete boom pump to reach into Laurel Run for their pour Friday on the Scott Street bridge project in the Parsons section of Wilkes-Barre.
Lane restriction Saturday on I-80 East in Luzerne County
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation advised motorists of a lane restriction for patching on Interstate 80 eastbound Saturday in Luzerne County.
PPL work likely to affect traffic lights in Wilkes-Barre
WILKES-BARRE Traffic lights at busy intersections throughout the city likely will be affected by utility work next week.
Four new CASA volunteers sworn in
WILKES-BARRE The need for Luzerne County Court Appointed Special Advocates who help children through the legal system was made instantly clear Friday. County Judge Jennifer Rogers swore in four new
Police: NJ men used WB address in attempt to scam woman, 93
WILKES-BARRE Police arrested two New Jersey men on theft charges relating to scamming the elderly after they were caught in a sting involving the U.S. Postal Service on Friday.
Amid COVID-19 surge, Hazleton ZIP code again posts most new cases
Amid a COVID-19 surge that is posting hundreds of new cases a day county-wide, the Hazleton ZIP code of 18201 the original hot spot when the pandemic hit Luzerne County in the spring of 2020 retur
Rep. Pashinski announces over $500,000 in grants for Luzerne County
WILKES-BARRE State Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski Friday said the safety of all in the community, county and commonwealth remains a top priority.
295 new cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Luzerne County on Friday; 3 deaths
WILKES-BARRE The latest Department of Health report on Friday showed Luzerne County with 295 new cases of COVID-19 and three new deaths. The county s death count is at 1,008.
Wilkes-Barre police arrest man after stabbing
WILKES-BARRE City police arrested Alfred Pennino, 39, after they say he stabbed another man near Public Square on Thursday.
Judge vows COVID safety as Spudis death penalty trial nears
WILKES-BARRE There have been jury trials at the Luzerne County Courthouse during the coronavirus pandemic, with several ending after a few days while two recent homicide trials were resolved within
Cartwright announces $5M for early childhood education in Luzerne County
WILKES-BARRE U.S. Rep. Matt Cartwright Thursday announced the third installment of a federal grant for Luzerne County Head Start for 2022.
Both sides seek hearing over disputed cell phone
WILKES-BARRE An attorney for homicide suspect Dazon Wykie Turner and prosecutors are requesting Luzerne County Judge David W. Lupas decide how a cell phone should be handled.
Indictment alleges Norristown man sold counterfeit designer goods in Luzerne County
SCRANTON The U.S. Attorney s Office Thursday said Alpha Jalloh, 48, of Norristown was indicted on charges he sold counterfeit designer merchandise in Luzerne County.
Ashley Borough seeks to demolish ‘unsafe’ building
WILKES-BARRE Ashley Borough filed a complaint in Luzerne County Court seeking to demolish an unsafe structure on South Main Street after the owners failed to make repairs.
Bronco’s Vault closing doors in downtown Wilkes-Barre
WILKES-BARRE A downtown restaurant will close its doors for good at the end of the month, and while it may be a sad time, the owner is hopeful for the future and encourages everyone to support local
Man arrested on child sex offenses: ‘I’m a sick (expletive)’
WILKES-BARRE Detectives with city police and the Luzerne County district attorney s office arrested a man they say sexually assaulted a girl for years.
179 new cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Luzerne County on Thursday
WILKES-BARRE The latest Department of Health report on Thursday showed Luzerne County with 179 new cases of COVID-19 and no new deaths. The county s death count is at 1,005.