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2 more die from COVID-19 in Luzerne County; total cases at 1,372
WILKES-BARRE Two more people have died in Luzerne County from COVID-19, bringing the total deceased to 17, and 47 new cases were confirmed, an increase to 1,372.
Crash knocks down light pole in Wilkes-Barre
WILKES-BARRE A two-car crash knocked down a light pole in downtown Wilkes-Barre on Saturday morning.
AG Shapiro releases rights & resources guide for COVID-19 emergency
WILKES-BARRE Attorney General Shapiro this week released a new guide advising Pennsylvanians of their rights, protections, and supportive programs available to the over one million recently unemploy
Sheetz closes inside of Hazle Township store as Hazleton area cases climb
HAZLE TWP. Sheetz has temporarily closed the inside of its Airport Road location due to the high concentration of COVID-19 cases in the general Hazleton area, a spokesperson said Friday.
Luzerne County advocate aiding pandemic-confined nursing home residents
Concerned about vulnerable Luzerne County nursing home residents isolated by coronavirus, an advocate has started accepting and coordinating acts of kindness to let them know they are not forgotten.
State to release more detailed COVID-19 information to county EMAs
NANTICOKE After receipt of a letter from Sen. John Yudichak, the Pennsylvania Department of Health has agreed to begin releasing more detailed information on COVID-19 cases to county emergency manag
Coping With Corona: Region’s last big health crisis was in 1983
PLAINS TWP. Prior to this COVID-19 pandemic, our area had what could be described as a close call back in 1983.
First Person: Desire to coach and visit colleges with daughter thwarted by pandemic
If I had my way, my eldest daughter Emily Lewis would attend a local college or university. At least I d have peace of mind as a father that she would be in the area, close to home, and I d be able to
School closures could create complications for college-bound seniors looking to continue athletic careers
With schools being closed for the remainder of the school year, how does this impact senior student athletes in high schools looking to play their sport at the next level?
Trial attorneys say request for civil immunity by nursing homes too much to ask during pandemic
A request by long-term care providers for civil immunity in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic has trial attorneys saying it s too much to ask of the most vulnerable and their front-line providers.
15 COVID-19 deaths in Luzerne County; 1,325 confirmed cases
WILKES-BARRE There are 15 confirmed COVID-19 deaths in Luzerne County, according to the latest report from the Pennsylvania Department of Health, and the confirmed cases have risen by 84 to 1,325.
WWE event at Mohegan Sun Arena postponed until Oct. 30
WILKES-BARRE The WWE Monday Night Raw event, originally scheduled for Monday, May 11t, at Mohegan Sun Arena, has been postponed and rescheduled to WWE Friday Night SmackDown on Friday, Oct. 30.
Area health care workers join national demand for protection against COVID-19
Health care workers in Nanticoke, Dunmore, Hazle Township and Scranton joined a national Day of Action urging the government to do more in assuring front-line workers get the Personal Protection Equ
Wilkes University announces new date for Founders Gala 2020
WILKES-BARRE Wilkes University Thursday announced that the Founders Gala, scheduled for June 6, has been rescheduled for 6 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 17.
Schools closed for remainder of academic year, many details left to local districts
Gov. Tom Wolf ordered Pennsylvania s schools to remain closed for the remainder of this academic year to combat the COVID-19 pandemic, but the state left a great deal of what happens to students gra
West Pittston family making masks for friends, strangers alike
If you see a house in West Pittston with a clothesline full of intriguing little bags on the porch, that s one way Katie Callahan is distributing home-made face masks to people who have requested them
Solomon Creek project restart set for April 13
WILKES-BARRE Mayor George Brown on Thursday said work will resume on the Solomon Creek wall reconstruction and pump station on April 13.
Coping with Corona: I’m not ‘gone fishin’
PLAINS TWP. Being self-isolated and socially distant can play tricks on the mind apparently even when you are asleep.
Vough issues order aimed at continuing some civil proceedings
WILKES-BARRE An order from Luzerne County President Judge Michael T. Vough aims to allow some civil litigation to continue, in spite of the judicial emergency due to COVID-19.
Friedman Hospitality Group donating meals this holiday weekend
WILKES-BARRE The Friedman Hospitality Group will donate a total of 565 meals this holiday weekend to area groups and organizations.