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Wilkes-Barre, Scranton parades still a go for this weekend
WILKES-BARRE Officials in Northeastern Pennsylvania s two largest cities said Monday that their upcoming St. Patrick s Day parades are still scheduled to take place despite cancellations elsewhere d
W-B Area plans to have two middle schools
WILKES-BARRE Once the new consolidated high school opens, Wilkes-Barre Area School District plans to change all elementary schools to grade kindergarten through five, make two middle schools grades
Attorneys argue over criminal histories of alleged victims in Collins trial
WILKES-BARRE A week out from Robert Collins trial on sexual assault charges, it s still unclear whether the defense will be able to bring up the arrest records of the former city police officer s a
West Pittston’s Morris Park closed for upgrades
WEST PITTSTON Morris Park is set to undergo a series of renovations starting today, and will be off limits to visitors throughout the rest of March, according to borough officials.
Virus precautions ramp up here, nationwide
Area schools and other organizations are taking significant steps to prepare for coronavirus cases just as their counterparts nationwide are doing.
Three municipalities sign up for takeover of Luzerne County roads
Butler Township officials are willing to take over all Luzerne County-owned roads in their municipality once they are repaired.
Police: Drunken woman spat in officer’s face
WILKES-BARRE A drunken woman yelled profanities and spat saliva that struck a city officer in the face outside a tavern she was ejected from on Sunday, according to court records.
Police arrest man at house frequented by homicide suspect
WILKES-BARRE Homicide suspect Jeremy Gittens was at a Dana Street residence hours after he allegedly shot two people, killing one and injuring another last week, according to court records.
Wilkes-Barre man charged with attempted homicide in shooting outside strip club
PLYMOUTH TWP. State police arrested a man from Wilkes-Barre alleging he discharged a firearm into a vehicle nearly striking a woman and her stepson outside a strip club early Sunday morning.
Bob Dylan coming to Mohegan Sun Arena July 7
WILKES-BARRE TWP. Legendary singer/songwriter Bob Dylan will appear at the Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza on July 7, at 7 p.m., it was announced Monday.
Magician helps JCC celebrate Purim
KINGSTON Men, women and children were treated to a magical afternoon on Sunday as the Friedman JCC welcomed magician and comedian Denny Corby to celebrate the Jewish holiday of Purim.
Luzerne County contemplating canoe/kayak access at River Common complex
Luzerne County may seek funds to create a public canoe/kayak access point at its River Common recreation area along the Susquehanna River in Wilkes-Barre.
Look Back: Railroad changed name of Mountain Top location in 1953
Before being named the Crestwood Industrial Park in 1953, the large tract of virgin and forested land in Fairview and Wright townships was once known as Rita Station.
Blackout Bingo is back, starts Sunday
WILKES-BARRE Did you remember to turn your clocks ahead last night?
Leprechaun Loop draws over 200 for pre-parade race
PITTSTON The fourth annual Leprechaun Loop brought over 200 area residents out to kick off the city s St. Patrick s activities with a spirited one-mile loop around the city.
Pittston go Bragh: City turns green with enjoyment of all things Irish on Parade Day
PITTSTON The Pittston St. Patrick s Parade made its way down the city s main street Saturday with Irish colors, music, and plenty of people enjoying the festivities.
Plenty to see and do on Parade Day
PITTSTON Not St. Patrick s Day? Not a problem for the dedicated bunch that flocked to Pittston for Saturday s seventh annual St. Patrick s Day parade.
Parade Day kicks off with church service
PITTSTON St. Patrick s Parade Day activities in Pittston opened Saturday as they usually do, with a church service at St. John the Evangelist.
Federal REAL ID deadline approaching for Pennsylvania residents
WILKES-BARRE REAL ID-compliant driver s licenses and photo ID cards have now been available to Pennsylvanians who want them for a full year, and the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation reports
Meth deal behind fatal shooting in Wilkes-Barre
WILKES-BARRE A Kingston man felt ripped off when he bought methamphetamine was the motive to a shooting that left one man dead and a woman injured, according to court records.