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Wanted man found hiding under attic insulation
WILKES-BARRE City police captured a man they say was wanted on felony drug trafficking offenses hiding under attic insulation at a residence on Trethaway Avenue on Tuesday night.
Graduation, child welfare reporting among topics raised with education secretary
In a wide-ranging telephone media conference Wednesday, Pennsylvania Department of Education Secretary Pedro Rivera said there are still a lot of unanswered questions regarding the statewide school sh
6 new cases in Luzerne County; statewide total rises to 1,127
HARRISBURG The Pennsylvania Department of Health Wednesday confirmed that there are 276 additional positive cases of COVID-19 6 new cases reported in Luzerne County bringing the statewide total
Martz cuts service to New York City for two weeks, starting Saturday
WILKES-BARRE The Martz Group announced Wednesday that it will discontinue scheduled service into New York City and Philadelphia for two weeks beginning Saturday, March 28.
Animal care continues at farms: ‘Very skeleton crew’ keeps Hillside operating
If cows could talk they might say, You still have to milk me or my full udder will hurt!
Mountain Top man charged with arson
DORRANCE TWP. An intoxicated man after a fight with his parents set fire to a house they own on Alberdeen Road Tuesday night, according to charges filed.
Rep. Cartwright telephone town hall on pandemic today
MOOSIC U.S. Rep. Matt Cartwright, D-Moosic, will host a live telephone town hall today, Wednesday, March 25, from 5:40 to 6:40 p.m., to answer northeastern Pennsylvanians questions about the COVID-
Wyoming Valley take-out/delivery restaurant list (3/25/20)
The staff at Visit Luzerne County have compiled a list of Wyoming Valley restaurants offering takeout and/or delivery, and graciously allowed us to share it with our readers.
Visit Luzerne County supports ‘Carryout Wednesday’
WILKES-BARRE The county s tourism agency is promoting local observance of Carryout Wednesday today, designed to boost area restaurants in a safe, responsible way amid the coronavirus crisis.
Union, Mullery blast SCI Retreat quarantine plan
A plan to use the State Correctional Institution at Retreat as a quarantine facility for new inmates and parole violators has drawn fire from the corrections officers union and some lawmakers.
Lowe’s: Arena Hub employee contracted COVID-19
WILKES-BARRE TWP. An employee at the Arena Hub Plaza Lowe s store has contracted COVID-19, a company spokesperson confirmed on Tuesday.
Employee at Pepsi warehouse in Pittston tests positive with COVID-19
PITTSTON An employee at the PepsiCo warehouse in Pittston has tested positive for the coronavirus, corporate officials said Tuesday.
School district superintendents issue joint letter through Intermediate Unit
The Superintendents from all 11 Luzerne County School Districts as well as from Tunkhannock Area School District and the director of the Wilkes-Barre Area Career and Technical Center in Wyoming County
Slice of Life: Magda’s Pizza in WB adjusts to the virus era
WILKES-BARRE Sleep hasn t been on the menu lately for Dave Magda.
Luzerne County COVID-19 cases at 21; statewide total at 851
WILKES-BARRE The number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Luzerne County has more than doubled, with 21 cases now being reported by the Pennsylvania Department of Health.
Luzerne County employee pension fund adviser working to overcome losses
Luzerne County s employee pension fund adviser Richard J. Hazzouri had predicted heightened market volatility before the coronavirus took root, and now he s upping it to ferocious volatility.
PennDOT opens additional rest areas along interstates
HARRISBURG The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation Tuesday said it is reopening indoor facilities at 23 select rest areas across the state to all motorists, including the 13 facilities in crit
Wyoming Valley police departments see decrease in crime amid virus
Several municipal police chiefs reported their departments have seen a significant decrease in criminal activity within the last week, but a few agencies have experienced a slight surge in activated s
VIA to host live virtual town hall on the coronavirus pandemic
PITTSTON With the number of COVID-19 cases in Pennsylvania increasing daily, VIA Public Media will present Keystone Edition: Corona Crisis a live, hour-long virtual town hall meeting with area hea
Luzerne Foundation launches COVID-19 Emergency Response Fund
WILKES-BARRE The Luzerne Foundation has announced the establishment of a coordinated effort to lessen the damaging effects of the COVID-19 virus on local residents, especially the most vulnerable.