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Wycallis student gets to pie the big guy
DALLAS TWP. Well, no one was going to brag, of course. But Wycallis Primary Center students raised more money for the American Heart Association than the youngsters at the neighboring Dallas Interme
LCCC’s Trades and Technology Career Fair features 20 local employers
NANTICOKE Luzerne County Community College student Lauren Howell on Wednesday said the LCCC Trades and Technology Career Fair was held at the perfect time.
Wanted Kingston man charged with resisting arrest
A wanted man was taken into custody by Kingston police after he initially attempted to flee the scene in his vehicle with an officer partially hanging out of the car.
PennDOT previews 2023 northeast region construction projects
WILKES-BARRE PennDOT Engineering District 4 Executive Richard N. Roman on Wednesday said PennDOT will start more than 100 new projects this construction season, for a value of over $260 million.
Defendant in Hazleton teen’s vehicular homicide up for parole
WILKES-BARRE After serving nearly one year at the Luzerne County Correctional Facility for vehicular homicide in the death of a 15-year-old boy, Gabriel Hernandez Mendez wants out.
Campbell’s Ledge brush fire under investigation
The Duryea Police Department is investigating whether or not criminal charges will be filed after an early-morning brush fire blazed through Campbell s Ledge.
Judge chides defendant in child sexual assault cases
WILKES-BARRE The status conference for Jack Covert on five separate child sexual assault cases Wednesday did not involve outstanding legal issues but the status of his lawyers.
Luzerne Foundation announces first ‘Community Champions’
WILKES-BARRE The Luzerne Foundation has announced its inaugural Community Champions.
Plymouth man arrested third time on drug trafficking offenses
PLYMOUTH Three times were not the charm for a Plymouth man, who found himself jailed without bail on his third arrest on felony drug delivery charges since October.
Animal activists to again protest at the Shrine Circus
KINGSTON Silvie Pomicter, President of Voice of the Animals, Tuesday said that animals forced to perform in circuses aren t trained to do confusing, uncomfortable, and even frightening tricks with f
Pacchioni appointed new WA Director of Curriculum and Instruction
EXETER At a special meeting held inside the high school auditorium on Tuesday, the Wyoming Area School Board voted to appoint a new Director of Curriculum and Instruction.
Rice Twp. police searching for man who fled Nuangola Road accident
Police are searching for an individual who allegedly fled the scene of an accident in Nuangola over the weekend.
Meuser participates in roundtable on education and workforce development
TUNKHANNOCK U.S. Rep. Dan Meuser this week joined business and education leaders for a roundtable discussion at Lackawanna College School of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Tunkhannock, highlighting thei
Exeter man charged with sexually assaulting child
EXETER A borough resident was arraigned Monday on allegations he molested a girl for more than two years.
Police: Intoxicated woman left children unsupervised
WILKES-BARRE City police charged Shamone Sherise Rodgers with leaving her three children unsupervised inside her apartment while she went outside to vandalize her own vehicle early Monday morning, a
Meuser introduces bills to expand air travel in rural America
U.S. Rep. Dan Meuser on Monday introduced a pair of bills aimed at expanding air travel opportunities for individuals living in middle America, while simultaneously reducing congestion at the country
Shapiro to speak at Wilkes-Barre Area Career & Technical Center on Tuesday
WILKES-BARRE Gov. Josh Shapiro will speak at the Northeast Pennsylvania Building s inaugural Career Day on Tuesday, April 4, at 10:30 a.m., the governor s office confirmed.
Mohegan Pennsylvania to host hiring event Monday, April 10
PLAINS TWP. Mohegan Pennsylvania is set to host a summer hiring event that will offer opportunities for everyone.
Lifetime sexual offender sentenced for second sexual offense
WILKES-BARRE Luzerne County Judge Joseph F. Sklarosky Jr. said he understood the emotions from the father whose daughter was brutally attacked and sexually assaulted by Shawn Terry, a lifetime regis
Upward Farms ceases all vertical farming operations
WILKES-BARRE The three founders of Upward Farms on Monday announced the company is ceasing all vertical farming operations.