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SHINE hosts family resource event at Wilkes
WILKES-BARRE Josiah Haasz, 5, took only a few moments to correctly pick out which of two rows of items one of medicines, one of candies was the sweet row (You might be surprised how Sudafed and
Settlement disclosed in false arrest suit
WILKES-BARRE A federal lawsuit filed over the arrest of an emotionally challenged teenage boy playing with a toy gun in a public park was settled for $60,000, Wilkes-Barre City Attorney Tim Henry sa
Coroner: Accidental death ruled in Edwardsville death investigation
EDWARDSVILLE Luzerne County Coroner Frank Hacken has ruled the death of a Hanover Township man who died during an altercation as an accident.
Suspect in 2017 slaying arraigned after extradition from NY
HANOVER TWP. A man wanted for a fatal shooting during a kindergarten graduation party nearly three years ago was extradited back to the region from New York City on Tuesday to face criminal homicide
‘Huge loss to the community’: Friends remember former sheriff Stankus
WEST PITTSTON Friends on Monday remembered former Luzerne County sheriff and West Pittston borough council member Barry Stankus, who has died at the age of 69.
Details of new W-B Area Stadium provided
PLAINS TWP. Some details of a proposed new stadium to accompany Wilkes-Barre Area School District s new consolidated high school were made available Monday when the board approved an agreement with
Pittston Fire Chief Rooney to be St. Pat’s parade Grand Marshal
PITTSTON CITY Pittston Fire Chief James T. Rooney will be taking his talents to the 7th annual Pittston City St. Patrick s Parade, where he will serve as Grand Marshal for the event.
Sugarloaf man who led Hazleton PD on manhunt pleads guilty to aggravated assault
WILKES-BARRE A Sugarloaf Township man pleaded guilty on Monday to charges filed after an all-day manhunt in Hazleton last February, after police said he pulled a gun on someone and fired a round int
Police probe altercation death of man, 46
HANOVER TWP. A GoFundMe account has been started in memory of William Ramm, a local firefighter and legion rider who was killed early Sunday morning in an altercation at an Edwardsville home.
WB man arraigned on robbery charges
WILKES-BARRE A city man was arraigned Monday on robbery charges after police say he and another man badly injured a robbery victim, stealing $100 and a cell phone.
Pair face homicide charges in 2015 shooting
FOSTER TWP. Luzerne County District Attorney Stefanie Salavantis on Monday said two men face charges in the death and disappearance of another man in 2015.
Family Service Association celebrates PA 211 Day
WILKES-BARRE Family Service Association says no resident in the 17 counties of Northeastern Pennsylvania the agency serves should go without food, utility assistance, rent or housing assistance, cri
State Police: Man killed in fight in Edwardsville
EDWARDSVILLE A Hanover Township man was killed during a fight on Short Street, according to state police.
Black Fuse Gallery holds grand opening
KINGSTON The Black Fuse Gallery held a grand opening and art show on Sunday night, featuring a number of talented local artists.
Suraci’s Italian Cafe brings fresh specialty items to Wyoming Avenue in Forty Fort
FORTY FORT In just two months of business, Suraci s Italian Cafe already has achieved an important milestone.
Blaze destroys home in Plains Township
PLAINS TWP A fire ripped through a residence in the Birchwood Hills development on Sunday afternoon, leaving a husband and wife displaced.
Latest Luzerne County personnel additions and changes released
Eighteen Luzerne County employees were hired in January, including several instructors tied to the county s takeover of services previously provided by Catholic Social Services, according to a newly r
Grand marshal selected for Pittston St. Patrick’s Day parade
PITTSTON The city s annual St. Patrick s Day Parade will be led by the city s top firefighter.
Look Back: Ashley man sentenced to life for 1945 Plymouth murder
Evidence in a gully of Brown s Creek near Kondrad s Alley in Plymouth indicated Mary Ulozas put up a fight against her attacker.
Two arrested after police chase, crash
HAZLETON A high-speed chase through the streets of Hazleton early Saturday morning ended in a crash and two arrests after the suspects attempted to elude officers.