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Cartwright announces $1.85M funding for YMCA wellness initiative
SCRANTON U.S. Rep. Matt Cartwright on Wednesday joined representatives from YMCAs throughout the region to unveil a new well-being initiative, thanks to $1.85 million in federal Community Project
Pa. Gaming Control Board renews license for Mount Airy Casino Resort
The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board on Wednesday unanimously voted to renew the Category 2 casino license of Mount Airy #1, LLC, operator of Mount Airy Casino Resort in Monroe County.
Ricky Skaggs and Kentucky Thunder to play F.M. Kirby Center June 9
WILKES-BARRE Ricky Skaggs and Kentucky Thunder will take the stage at the F.M. Kirby Center on June 9, at 8 p.m.
Wright Township police seek suspects in vandalism, theft at self storage units
WRIGHT TWP. Police in Wright Township are searching for the suspects captured on surveillance cameras cutting locks and stealing items from self storage units early Monday morning.
Pittston Area School Board approves new fire alarms
YATESVILLE The Pittston Area School Board approved contracts to replace the fire alarm systems at the high school and at Martin F. Quinn Primary center at Tuesday s regular monthly meeting. Both con
Restaurant signage, new ambulance on WB’s agenda
WILKES-BARRE New signage for a Pennsylvania Avenue restaurant and a new ambulance for the city fire department were discussed at Tuesday night s City Council work session.
Police: Parents charged after 6 kids found living amid feces, trash
A Wilkes-Barre Township couple was arrested Tuesday and charged with several counts each of endangering the welfare of their six children after they were found to be living in horrid conditions.
Search warrants identify body found in Pringle
PRINGLE Search warrants obtained by Kingston police and Luzerne County detectives identify the body found in the middle of a street in Pringle on Feb. 12 as Naheim Jamal Beals, 30, of Wilkes-Barre.
Wilkes-Barre man gets 25 years for drug trafficking
SCRANTON A Wilkes-Barre man convicted by a federal jury on drug trafficking offenses was sentenced to 25 years in federal prison.
Three men with Luzerne County ties make state police Ten Most Wanted list
One is wanted on rape charges in Hazleton, another wanted for a homicide in West Hazleton and a third being sought after allegedly shooting a woman outside an adult night club in Old Forge.
Judge revokes bail for father charged in baby’s fentanyl overdose death
WILKES-BARRE Luzerne County Judge Joseph F. Sklarosky Jr. pondered after reviewing two separate drug tests reports, one indicating Gary Edward Travinski Jr. had fentanyl and the other showing low to
Berwick man pleads guilty, sentenced in Hazleton fatal beating
WILKES-BARRE Hazleton police said Joshua Hugh Keziah took a cell phone picture after brutally beating Frantz Orcel, who was knocked unconscious and died in February 2021.
Ashley police arrest man after finding firearm, marijuana edibles
ASHLEY A traffic stop for an expired registration resulted in the arrest of an Edwardsville man after police in Ashley allegedly found a firearm, packaged marijuana edibles and $25,000 cash.
Riverside’s approach to student mental health needs
TAYLOR The door is open at Samantha Valente s Riverside Elementary West office. The licensed professional counselor, LPC for short, has been on the job since late December.
Alleged abductor captured in New York
PLYMOUTH TWP. State police at Wilkes-Barre reported a man who allegedly abducted a woman in Plymouth Township as they were passing through the area more than a week ago was captured in Buffalo, N.Y.
’Pennsylvania Polkafest’ featuring Jimmy Sturr at Genetti’s April 29
WILKES-BARRE The inaugural Pennsylvania Polkafest will be held at Genetti s Grand Ballroom on Saturday, April 29, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at 77 East Market St. downtown Wilkes-Barre.
Genetti’s Oyster Restaurant decides to ‘re-brand’
WILKES-BARRE Owner Gus Genetti Monday announced that Oyster Restaurant will be renamed and re-branded over the upcoming weeks.
Judge denies request to dismiss some charges against homicide suspect
WILKES-BARRE Luzerne County President Judge Michael T. Vough rejected a request to dismiss certain charges against homicide suspect James Raymond Alberto.
Jolyne Dalzell, great-niece of Planters founder, dies in New Jersey
Jolyne Dalzell, the great-niece of Amedeo Obici, the man who founded Planters more than a century ago, died Feb. 12, after a lengthy illness, her family said.
LIU: From minor mental/behavioral health service to regional epicenter
There was a time, say 15 years or so ago, when Behavioral Health Services was a small part of what the Luzerne Intermediate Unit did. The agency, which aids schools in all of Luzerne and part of Wyo