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Spirituality, wellness at forefront of AlleyCrafts fair
KINGSTON Despite the closing or cancellation of many local events due to the impact of the coronavirus, AlleyCrafts wasn t fazed.
Capitol Roundup: Protecting seniors, people with disabilities from Coronavirus
On the heels of the passage of an $8 billion emergency spending package to combat the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), U.S. Sen. Bob Casey, D-Scranton, ranking member of the U.S. Senate Spe
Beyond the Byline: Welcome home, Asher, welcome home
WILKES-BARRE It is said that a picture tells a thousand words, but on Tuesday, our front page photograph said just three words Welcome home, Asher!
Luzerne County schools announce closings starting Monday through March 27
WILKES-BARRE All schools state-wide are closing beginning Monday, though the length of closure varies. Gov. Tom Wolf ordered them closed for a minimum of 10 business days, but local districts began
Hoyt Library closing due to outbreak
KINGSTON The Hoyt Library will close to the public beginning Saturday, March 14, due to the coronavirus outbreak.
West Pittston man pleads guilty in child sex case
WILKES-BARRE A West Pittston man pleaded guilty to two charges stemming from accusations he sexually groomed an underage girl.
Pittston, Hazleton announce restricted access to public buildings
Two area cities have announced restricted access to public buildings in response to the coronavirus crisis.
Wilkes-Barre to return former Times Leader building to King’s for $1
WILKES-BARRE The city doesn t intend to make a profit when it returns the former Times Leader building to King s College.
NEPA virus developments
Following are new developments and postponements related to the coronavirus situation from around the Wyoming Valley and northeastern Pennsylvania.
Mohegan Sun Pocono beefs up cleaning regimen
PLAINS TWP. Tony Carlucci, President s too early to tell if the Coronavirus has adversely affected business.
Attorneys for former cop Collins seeking to prohibit ‘11th hour’ evidence
WILKES-BARRE Just days before the start of trial for embattled former Wilkes-Barre police officer Robert Matthew Collins, his lawyers claim they received nearly 70 pages of documents from the state
Mullery, Carroll ask Wolf to mandate statewide school closures; Pa. cases at 33
WILKES-BARRE State Rep. Gerald Mullery and state Rep. Mike Carroll Friday called on Gov. Tom Wolf to grant public schools statewide the authority to close effective Monday, March 16, or at the discr
Coronavirus alters ceremony welcoming new Wilkes-Barre fire truck
WILKES-BARRE When it came down to it, the coronavirus outbreak shoved the push-in ceremony indoors for the city s newest fire truck.
Pedri issues coronavirus directive to Luzerne County workers
Luzerne County Manager C. David Pedri issued a memo to employees Friday directing them to stay home if they exhibit any signs or symptoms of the coronavirus, including a fever or flu-like symptoms.
Homicide suspect Gittens captured in New York City
Homicide suspect Jeremy John Gittens was captured Friday morning in New York City by the U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force, according to a law enforcement source.
The Masters postponed due to virus
PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. (AP) Augusta National decided Monday to postpone the Masters because of the spread of the coronavirus.
Pennsylvania American Water announces preparedness plans
In response to the coronavirus outbreak, Pennsylvania American Water Friday said it has established preparedness plans and assured customers their water meets all current federal and state drinking wa
Enjoying a night out
Fears about the coronavirus reaching the Wyoming Valley caused local colleges to suspend classes and send their students home. Those fears weren t shared by many students from Wilkes University, King
Doo Wop, Dinosaur World shows canceled at Kirby Center
WILKES-BARRE Promoter Joe Nardone announced Friday that the Doo Wop Legends show scheduled for Saturday, March 28, at the F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts, has been postponed.
NEPA virus developments and postponements
Following are developments and postponements related to the coronavirus situation from around the Wyoming Valley and northeastern Pennsylvania.