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Two proposed Luzerne County home rule amendment ballot questions under legal review
Two proposed Luzerne County home rule charter amendment ballot questions have been submitted to the county s law office for legal review, council members said.
Plymouth Fire Co. No. 1 electronics recycling event May 6
PLYMOUTH Plymouth Fire Co. No. 1 will host a free electronics recycling event on Saturday, May 6, from 10 a.m. to noon.
Shapiro’s first 100 days
In his first 100 days in office, Gov. Josh Shapiro has hit the ground running, traveling across the commonwealth as his administration works to create real opportunity and advance real freedom in Penn
Beyond the Byline: Leave the garbage at home
Well, it s May and all thoughts should go to good things, such as flowers, planting gardens, cutting grass, hiking and, of course, fishing in Canada.
Look Back: Former sheriff deputy charged with forging miner certificates
With the horrific number of mine accidents that led to multiple fatalities, certificates of competency were required for all men working in coal mines.
Raub’s, established in 1924, will reopen soon in Plymouth
PLYMOUTH As it nears its 100th year of operation, Raub s Restaurant in Plymouth will reopen in mid to late May under new, but familiar ownership.
Experts on Geisinger acquisition: Great potential, big questions
The acquisition of Geisinger Health by a spin off of industry giant Kaiser Permanente may be one of the best things to happen in health care locally and nationally.
Removal of old gas tanks signals new Turkey Hill project moving forward
WILKES-BARRE TWP. As old underground gas tanks were being removed from the former Bone s Service Station at the intersection of Route 309 and Blackman Street, a spokesperson for Turkey Hill said the
Beyond the Byline: Raub’s takes us home again
PLYMOUTH As soon as I walked through the door of Raub s Restaurant the other day, I knew the old Thomas Wolfe saying you can t go home again was just not true.
Inaugural Pennsylvania Polkafest a smash hit at Genetti’s
WILKES-BARRE The spirit of polka is alive and well in Northeastern Pennsylvania.
Baker, Ryncavage hold ribbon-cutting at new offices in Nanticoke
NANTICOKE A large crowd turned out on Friday to welcome state Sen. Lisa Baker and Rep. Alec Ryncavage to their new offices in the city.
Pa. Senate approves measure requiring confirmation of PEMA director
WILKES-BARRE Sen. Lisa Baker this week said the state Senate approved legislation requiring Senate confirmation of the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency (PEMA) director.
Cartwright reintroduces bipartisan MADE in America Act
U.S. Rep. Matt Cartwright this week said America s scientific community is second to none.
LNE receives donation from Luzerne County Bar Assoc. Charitable Foundation
WILKES-BARRE Leadership Northeast (LNE) recently received a $2,000 donation from the Luzerne County Bar Association Charitable Foundation.
Wilkes-Barre man’s sentence for sexually assaulting three girls upheld on appeal
A Wilkes-Barre man was not entitled to a volume discount when he was sentenced to decades in state prison after being convicted by a Luzerne County jury of sexually assaulting three girls, the Penns
Kentucky Derby celebration returns to Mohegan Pennsylvania May 6
PLAINS TWP. On Saturday, May 6, Kentucky Derby enthusiasts will again enjoy live music, food trucks, mint juleps, a Hat Revue contest and plenty more.
Popular Wilkes-Barre pizzeria and deli damaged by fire Friday morning
WILKES-BARRE A popular pizzeria and deli in the Parsons section of Wilkes-Barre was severely damaged by an early morning fire Friday.
Plymouth man sentenced for assaulting police officer
WILKES-BARRE A Plymouth man who assaulted a Kingston Township police officer was sentenced to prison in Luzerne County Court.
Crestwood board votes to furlough 12 teachers
WRIGHT TWP. At a meeting set for 7:45 p.m. but starting 45 minutes late, in front of a crowd of some 200 people with many wearing red, the Crestwood School Board voted to furlough 12 teachers and cu
Bi-County Airport Board appoints public safety director
PITTSTON TWP. The Bi-County Airport Board of the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport on Thursday appointed William Holeva, Dickson City, as Public Safety Director, effective April 27.