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Balogh announces campaign for magisterial district judge in Kingston/Edwardsville
KINGSTON Chaz Balogh of Kingston announced his candidacy for Magisterial District Judge 11-1-05 that covers Kingston and Edwardsville in Luzerne County.
Tuesday’s WB City Council work session canceled
WILKES-BARRE Cathy Payne, Wilkes-Barre City Clerk, announced Monday that the work session of City Council, scheduled for Tuesday at 6 p.m., has been cancelled due to no items on the agenda.
Look Back: First pastor of Wyoming Valley was a Yankee
During the second Pennamite-Yankee War in the early 1770s for control of the Wyoming Valley, the Yankee Susquehanna Company settlers sent word back to the Colony of Connecticut to send a pastor.
Police: Man exposed himself to minors in Wilkes-Barre
Wilkes-Barre City police arrested a man on Saturday evening for allegedly exposing himself to minors and attempting to grab them.
Baker hearing looks to strengthen guardianship laws, prevent elder abuse
WILKES-BARRE The Senate Judiciary Committee, chaired by Sen. Lisa Baker, this week held a joint public hearing with the Senate Aging and Youth Committee, chaired by Sen. Judy Ward, on strengthening
Krzywicki announces candidacy for Wright Township supervisor
WRIGHT TWP. Paul Krzywicki of Wright Township is seeking the Democratic nomination for Wright Township supervisor in the May 16 primary election.
Wyoming Valley West launches new high-tech, high-speed scanners
PLYMOUTH Wyoming Valley West High School students started their day Friday with a very new version of what has become a ubiquitous school routine.
Beyond the Byline: Mr. Goldstein, I need a doohickey please
PLYMOUTH The memories remain clear.
Jenkins Twp. house fire shuts down River Road
A busy stretch of River Road in Jenkins Township was shut down for hours on Saturday as first responders battled a fire at a vacant house.
Irish eyes smile for O’Donnell, Freeman
WILKES-BARRE Neil O Donnell Friday said he learned much about giving back to the community from his parents and his wife, Cathy.
WVW sells Schuyler building to Cheder Menachem for $660K
KINGSTON It was assessed at about $2 million more than a decade ago. It was recently appraised at $460,000. The asking price when it went on sale was $515,000.
Philadelphia man charged with scamming Jackson Township couple
JACKSON TWP. A man from Philadelphia was arraigned Friday on allegations of a grandparent scam involving an elderly couple who surrendered nearly $10,000 in what they believed was bail to secure t
Wilkes-Barre council member granted PFA against husband
WILKES-BARRE A three-year protection-from abuse order was granted against the husband of a Wilkes-Barre council member on Thursday.
Hazleton man pleads guilty to sexually assaulting minors
WILKES-BARRE A Hazleton man could face lifetime registration as a sex offender after he pled guilty Friday to sexually assaulting three girls.
Hanover Area school bus sideswiped; 50 students uninjured
HANOVER TWP. A Hanover Area school bus was sideswiped Friday morning on its way to Lee Park Elementary School, school district Superintendent Nathan Barrett said.
Shapiro plans to recruit more police officers, invest in public safety
SCRANTON Gov. Josh Shapiro on Thursday said keeping Pennsylvanians safe is a top priority for his administration.
Local state legislators announce millions in state grants
WILKES-BARRE Several state grants were announced Thursday for economic development and transportation projects in Luzerne County.
Crestwood OKs Distinguished Alumni recommendations, spring sports appointments
WRIGHT TWP. At Thursday s monthly meeting the Crestwood School Board approved two recommendations to receive the district s Distinguished Alumni Award: Astronaut Bob Hines, class of 1993, and inve
UPDATE: Alleged Edwardsville gunman arrested, arraigned
EDWARDSVILLE A suspect was arrested in connection with Wednesday s shooting at the Hilltop Apartments complex.