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Diocese confirms death of Rev. Joseph Sica
The Diocese of Scranton Tuesday confirmed the death of the Rev. Joseph Sica.
King’s president: Fund aiding students in time of virus
WILKES-BARRE King s College President The Rev. Jack Ryan posted a new message on the school website Tuesday telling how the Presidential Hope Fund has been helping students get through the problems
WB Council to meet remotely; Walmart donates to fire department
WILKES-BARRE In compliance with social distancing practices in place as a result of COVID-19, city council will take to social media when it meets later this month.
Coping with Corona: ‘A motley bunch of crew’
PLYMOUTH TWP. The manager called them a motley bunch of crew.
Hospitals have surge plans, Luzerne County official says
What happens if area hospital beds start filling up due to coronavirus?
Party crashing teen charged as an adult in armed robbery of four college students
WILKES-BARRE A 16-year-old boy who crashed an off-campus college party was arraigned Tuesday on allegations he robbed four men while brandishing a firearm.
Pandemic forces JCC to make ‘tough decisions’
KINGSTON Gary Bernstein, Chief Executive Officer of the Friedman Jewish Community Center, said JCCs nationwide are experiencing business difficulties as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, forcing ex
Trump approves Pennsylvania disaster declaration
WILKES-BARRE President Donald J. Trump Tuesday declared that a major disaster exists in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and ordered federal assistance to supplement Commonwealth and local recovery
Average gas price at $1.99 per gallon; cheapest average in 4 years
WILKES-BARRE AAA Mid-Atlantic is forecasting that until crude oil prices and gasoline demand increase, cheaper gas prices are here for the foreseeable future.
White House turns to statistical models for virus forecast
WASHINGTON (AP) Like forecasters tracking a mega-storm, White House officials are relying on statistical models to help predict the impact of the coronavirus outbreak and try to protect as many peop
4th person dies in Luzerne County; statewide COVID-19 cases at 4,843
WILKES-BARRE A fourth person has died in Luzerne County from the coronavirus and confirmed cases in the county are now at 212 increasing by 62 in one day.
Appeal denied for convicted murderer
A convicted murderer who claimed his life sentence is illegal lost his appeal for relief.
Ashley man charged with possessing child pornography
ASHLEY A 24-year-old man from Ashley was arraigned Monday on charges he downloaded and saved images of child pornography.
Daily virus update: County’s 3rd virus death, spike in cases, hospitals react
Monday brought a spike in new coronavirus cases in Luzerne County, including news of a third death, as well as news that the state s schools have been closed indefinitely.
Wilkes-Barre girl gets her own birthday party parade
WILKES-BARRE With her daughter Tessa just a few days shy of her fifth birthday, Bridget Norakus had a dilemma on her hands.
Shapiro launches PA CARE Package to protect consumers in wake of pandemic
HARRISBURG Attorney General Josh Shapiro announced on Monday the launch of the PA CARE Package, a consumer relief initiative aimed at battling the economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Wolf closes all Pa. schools indefinitely
Pennsylvania s schools will remain closed indefinitely, Gov. Tom Wolf announced Monday afternoon amid news that more counties have been placed under stay-at-home orders as the coronavirus continues to
Sheetz closes Trucksville store for cleaning after employee tests positive for COVID-19
KINGSTON TWP. An employee at the Sheetz store on the Memorial Highway in Trucksville has tested positive for COVID-19, the company announced Monday.
Coping with Corona: Recalling some great fish stories
PLAINS TWP. At times like this, don t you just want to put a sign on your door that says, Gone Fishing.