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Valley Crest Commons project moving forward
PLAINS TWP. The massive project coming to the former site of the Valley Crest nursing home is moving forward, according to the developer, Robert Tamburro of TFP Limited Real Estate Development and M
‘Nathan would love this’
WILKES-BARRE For years, members of the community got to know the late Nathan Gray as Nathan the Superhero.
Jesso named Grand Marshal of 19th Kielbasa Festival
PLYMOUTH Alexis Eroh, President of Plymouth Alive, said the annual Kielbasa Festival is the marquee event for Plymouth Borough each summer.
Beyond the Byline: Those still are the good old days
WILKES-BARRE Whoever said you can t go home again, never lived in Plymouth, Pa.
Beyond the Byline: Be proud; display the flag
Aside from fireworks and barbecues and backyard gatherings, July 4th is about patriotism.
Safety urged around fireworks displays headed into July 4 celebrations
State Fire Commissioner Thomas Cook this week said the safest way to enjoy fireworks during Independence Day is to enjoy fireworks displays managed by professionals.
Passenger activity down at Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport
PITTSTON TWP. Carl Beardsley, Jr., executive director at the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport, on Friday reported that passenger activity at the airport has declined.
WVW passes budget with 2.5% hike, modifies dress code
KINGSTON It took multiple meetings and work sessions, including a special meeting on the last day to legally get the job done, but Wyoming Valley West approved a final budget for 2023-24 that includ
Forensic pathologist to testify in death of 19-month-old girl
WILKES-BARRE Was it neglect of care or simply the trust of a mother whose boyfriend said their 19-month old daughter was okay? Or perhaps a faulty baseboard heater is to blame?
Man, 19, charged with stabbing mother’s boyfriend in Salem Township
SALEM TWP. A 19-year-old man admitted stabbing his mother s boyfriend who he said attempted to sexually assault him inside their East Second Street residence Thursday evening, according to court rec
Fentanyl, firearms seized from Luzerne Borough house
LUZERNE State police arrested a man on felony firearm and drug trafficking offenses during an execution of a search warrant early Thursday morning.
Pittston Area School Board passes final budget with no tax increase
PITTSTON Pittston Area School Board passed a final budget for 2023-24 at a meeting Thursday that sets spending at $62.5 million with no property tax increase. Property tax millage will remain at 16.
Supreme Court affirmative action ruling unlikely to have local impact
Pundits, union leaders and various education-related organizations across the country either praised or harshly criticized the U.S. Supreme Court Ruling striking down the use of Affirmative Action pro
Hanover Township police charge man with child sex offenses
HANOVER TWP. Police in Hanover Township arrested a Virginia man on allegations he sexually assaulted a girl in 2021 while living here.
Meuser endorses Trump; joins campaign’s Pennsylvania leadership team
WILKES-BARRE U.S. Rep. Dan Meuser on Wednesday announced he has endorsed former President Donald Trump in the 2024 race for the White House.
Shapiro announces EAM-Mosca to invest $20.6M to expand operation
HAZLETON Gov. Josh Shapiro on Wednesday said EAM-Mosca Corp., a leading provider of automatic strapping systems used in commercial packaging that is headquartered in Hazleton, will invest $20.6 mill
Felony assault charges withdrawn in festival disturbance case
WILKES-BARRE Police in Edwardsville withdrew two felony counts of aggravated assault against Edward Sienkiewicz III, 27, who stood accused of fighting officers at the pierogi festival on June 10.
Wilkes-Barre City announces plans for annual ‘Old Fashioned Fourth of July’ celebration
The City of Wilkes-Barre s annual Old Fashioned Fourth of July celebration is set to return to Kirby Park to mark Independence Day.
Wilkes-Barre man pleads guilty to federal drug trafficking charge
A Wilkes-Barre man pleaded guilty to federal drug trafficking charges involving the distribution of more than 40 grams of fentanyl, according to the U.S. Attorney s Office for the Middle District of P
Police: Dallas woman abducted nephew, 3
A Dallas woman was taken into custody Tuesday after police allege that she abducted her three-year-old nephew from his home without the permission of the child s father or the caretaker watching the c