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Scranton Diocese announces Mass changes in light of coronavirus
The Diocese of Scranton has announced temporary changes to the Mass in response to the rising threat of the coronavirus and flu season.
Wright Township police charge man with stealing batteries from school bus
WRIGHT TWP. A man from Kingston who recently admitted to stealing batteries from school buses in Sugar Notch was arraigned Tuesday for a similar theft in Wright Township.
Green spaces part of group’s blight fight in Wilkes-Barre
WILKES-BARRE From Greg Griffin s perspective the grass is greener when there is some and he s looking for vacant lots in the city to make his point.
Martina McBride looking forward to F.M. Kirby Center return
WILKES-BARRE Martina McBride Tuesday said she was starting to put together her song list for her May 1 appearance at the F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts, but it was clear her mind was on N
Body found behind restaurant identified as Texas man; death ruled accidental
WILKES-BARRE TWP. A body found behind a restaurant over the weekend has been identified as that of a Texas man, the Luzerne County Coroner s office said Monday.
Police: Intoxicated man attempts to disarm officer
EDWARDSVILLE An intoxicated man allegedly attempted to disarm a borough police officer during a fight on Main Street Sunday night.
Police seek suspect who allegedly used counterfeit cash at Dollar Tree
WILKES-BARRE TWP. Police are asking for information regarding a man who they say scammed the Dollar Tree store last month in Blackman Plaza on Wilkes-Barre Township Boulevard.
Amesbury named grand marshal of Wilkes-Barre St. Pat’s parade
WILKES-BARRE Mary Ann Amesbury can keep a secret pretty well.
No-show contractor sentenced to probation
WILKES-BARRE A contractor who billed himself as the Gutter King specializing in rain gutters and downspouts but ran amok when he failed to perform services after being paid was sentenced in Luzerne
Duke’s Family Restaurant gives burned-out Flamingo a place to serve
PLYMOUTH Dick Brown, Larry Spencer, Jim Bojonny and Leroy Spencer ate their favorite diner breakfast Monday morning, just in a different spot.
Teen homicide suspect to face charges in adult court
WILKES-BARRE Luzerne County President Judge Michael T. Vough has denied a request to transfer homicide suspect Louisa Reyes case to juvenile court, saying the girl shows signs she will continue to
Police: Man impersonated police officer, sexually assaulted King’s student
WILKES-BARRE A Plymouth man who is a registered sex offender is accused of going to King s College, impersonating a police officer and sexually assaulting a student there.
Judge questions why prosecutors withdrew rape charges
WILKES-BARRE A Luzerne County judge accepted a plea agreement involving Austin James Garrity, who admitted to causing an injury to his son, but not before questioning why prosecutors withdrew felony
Traffic stoppage for beam removal in Hanover Township
HANOVER TWP. Rolling traffic stoppages is scheduled Tuesday for the southbound lanes of Route 29 as construction crews remove beams from a bridge rehabilitation project.
Luzerne County seeking bids for River Common repairs
Luzerne County is seeking bids from contractors to clean black streaks on the River Common portal walls and perform other repairs at the county-owned recreation complex along the Susquehanna River in
Body found in Wilkes-Barre Township
WILKES-BARRE TWP. A body was discovered behind the CoreLife Eatery building on Bear Creek Boulevard early Saturday morning, according to police.
NEPA Slot Car Club holds grand opening
WILKES-BARRE You don t have to travel to Daytona Beach or Talladega to find some top-tier racing.
Clothing drive held for Wilkes-Barre’s homeless
WILKES-BARRE Sgt. Maj. Mark Baylis spent 26 years in the armed forces, serving his country. Now, as the founder and CEO of VALOR, he s hard at work providing a different kind of service.
Look Back: Panic swept the Wyoming Valley for ‘Jack the Snipper’ in 1917
A salesman was pulled from a street trolley and beaten during a panic that turned out to be a hoax in 1917.
Pub crawl kicks off Pittston parade week
PITTSTON St. Patrick s Day might still be a few weeks away, but for about 200 or so dedicated holiday enthusiasts, the party started a little bit early.