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Luzerne County government ‘evolving,’ manager says
During his required annual progress report Tuesday, Luzerne County Manager C. David Pedri said the county is evolving and now on par with some of the biggest and best counties in the state.
Wilkes-Barre city council to vote on appointments and sale of property
WILKES-BARRE City council will have a short agenda to deal with at its Thursday night public meeting.
Reckless driving charges filed involving stolen Misericordia van
WILKES-BARRE A man from Rice Township was charged Tuesday with initiating a pursuit with city police while driving a stolen van owned by Misericordia University last week.
Circle Centre for the Arts campaign aims to enhance arts, transform region
WILKES-BARRE The Circle Centre for the Arts is getting a jump start on a movement to help revitalize Downtown Wilkes-Barre for decades to come, based on the belief that the arts help define the soul
Two men arrested in fentanyl delivery ring
KINGSTON Two men were arrested Tuesday on drug trafficking offenses linked to a large scale fentanyl distribution ring busted earlier this month, authorities reported.
Beer, bratwurst and music: St. Nicholas hosts 55th German Night
WILKES-BARRE On St. Patrick s Day, it is said, everyone is Irish.
Local Edward Jones branch team participates in advanced training
Eileen Song, a financial advisor with the financial services firm Edward Jones in Wilkes Barre, and Leigh Yanchus, a senior branch office administrator, recently attended an invitation-only training o
Inmate sentenced for smuggling meth into county prison
WILKES-BARRE One of four female inmates at the Luzerne County Correctional Facility charged last year with trading and using methamphetamine inside the facility was sentenced Monday.
NEPA Inclusive project aims to boost independent living
PITTSTON NEPA Inclusive is expanding its operation to create a SMART Tech Resource Center and Drop-In Lounge a place where people with disabilities can congregate, socialize, find resources, seek
Sugarloaf Township man sentenced on child pornography, marijuana charges
WILKES-BARRE A hang-up call to Luzerne County 911 in 2016 that resulted in the discovery of a marijuana growing operation and child pornography landed the homeowner in state prison on Monday.
Man admits letting stepmother severly punish sons
WILKES-BARRE A father who admitted he allowed his three sons to be abused by their stepmother sobbed in Luzerne County Court on Monday saying he wanted to be their dad again.
Bar patron sentenced for leaving kids, loaded handgun in car
WILKES-BARRE A man from Schuylkill County who admitted to leaving four children inside a vehicle with a loaded handgun while patronizing a tavern in Hazleton was sentenced in Luzerne County Court on
Bank robber has ‘heart of gold,’ mother says
WILKES-BARRE A Hazleton man who admitted to his role in robbing the M&T Bank branch on Sans Souci Parkway in Hanover Township was sentenced in Luzerne County Court on Monday.
Harvey Weinstein found guilty in landmark #MeToo moment
NEW YORK Harvey Weinstein was convicted Monday at his sexual assault trial, sealing his dizzying fall from powerful Hollywood studio boss to archvillain of the #MeToo movement.
Buffett praises GUARD, WB to shareholders
WILKES-BARRE Billionaire Warren Buffett released his annual letter to Berkshire Hathaway shareholders on Saturday and Wilkes-Barre was prominently mentioned in it.
Hazleton woman sentenced for hiding gun used in fatal shooting
WILKES-BARRE A Hazleton woman who admitted to hiding a firearm used in a fatal shooting and providing false testimony at a court proceeding won t face any jail time.
Sexual assault prevention education and training brought to Wilkes
WILKES-BARRE Tracey Vitchers didn t get overly political, but she didn t mince words either.
TOOL coming to Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza May 1
WILKES-BARRE TWP. TOOL, who recently took home the GRAMMY Award for Best Metal Performance for the song 7empest, has added a stop in Wilkes-Barre as part of an extensive spring tour of North Amer
Police: Driver flees after crashing truck
PLAINS TWP. Township police said the driver of a Dodge Ram pickup truck fled after crashing into a utility pole and a tree on Maffett Street on Sunday.
North Branch Land Trust announces new officers for 2020
DALLAS Christina Dilks Taylor has been elected chair of the North Branch Land Trust for 2020, succeeding James T. Shoemaker, Esq.