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Lessons from Isaiah: “Don’t give up on your goals”
PLAINS TWP. Isaiah Moore received various special education services throughout his elementary years in Wyoming Valley West School District, but never required more intensive help until a physical e
L&I encourages UC claimants to prepare for change in benefits process
WILKES-BARRE The Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) is encouraging Unemployment Compensation (UC) claimants to verify their mailing address on record with L&I in preparation for chang
Ryncavage says he is ‘hard at work transitioning’ to his new job
PLYMOUTH State Rep. Alec Ryncavage said Sunday he has been hard at work navigating a new job, new transition and new administration.
Look Back: The jewelry swindler of 1899
Patronizing one store after another from Pittston to Wilkes-Barre in early February 1899, a man who called himself George Foster became one of the best swindlers in Luzerne County history.
From heartbroken to hopeful: Helping ‘Junior’
PLAINS TWP. Corrina Buydos ran the spectrum, from holding back tears while recounting her 9-year-old hallucinating he was turning into a werewolf to a uplifting twinkle as she shared a photo of jun
Despite new choices, need for mental health services outpacing supply
When it comes to student mental health as unlikely as it may sound some area school administrators talked of living in a time of feast and famine.
One district, many programs: Mental Health efforts at Wilkes-Barre Area
WILKES-BARRE While the Times Leader looked at a range of efforts to address growing student mental health issues in the region, Wilkes-Barre Area with about 7,400 students, Luzerne County s second
3-day joint project on student mental health starts today
Today we launch a three-day series on helping students face mental health and behavioral challenges. It is a collaboration between Times Leader Media Group and Eyewitness News WBRE/WYOU.
Beyond the Byline: Memories continue to be made through sports
If you ever want to get that feeling of high school rivalry again, attend a playoff game.
Church members get a lesson in art, togetherness
WILKES-BARRE Under the guidance of a talented local artist, members of the Mount Zion Baptist Church community were able to exercise their creativity and create their own works of art on Saturday ni
FSA of NEPA bringing community together by providing needed services
WILKES-BARRE FSA of NEPA is the first recipient of the Service Electric/Times Leader Giving to the Community donation of $500.
WB City Police Civil Service Commission sets entry level examination
WILKES-BARRE The City of Wilkes-Barre Police Civil Service Commission has announced the Entry Level Police Officers examination schedule.
Beyond the Byline: Plymouth’s history is in these cards
Last Saturday I was asked to speak at the Plymouth Public Library and I eagerly accepted the invitation.
Rep. Kaufer, Sen.Baker offering assistance to veterans
KINGSTON Aaron Kaufer, R-Kingston, Thursday announced his office will assist veterans with a range of issues at his district office 161 Main St., Luzerne.
Grico’s South restaurant in Nanticoke will become Salt & Pepper Pub
NANTICOKE Grico s South Restaurant will be renamed and rebranded as Salt & Pepper Pub, owner Rob Friedman said Friday.
Man once accused of stealing puppy sentenced on firearm charge
WILKES-BARRE A Lancaster County man accused by Wilkes-Barre police of using a handgun to steal a 9-week-old Rottweiler named Remus from Tropical Pet Center in April 2019 was sentenced on a firearm o
Crestwood takes early steps toward cuts
WRIGHT TWP. Following through on discussions during last week s committee session, Crestwood School Board took early steps Thursday in the potential elimination of art and library programs in the el
Hurts, Sirianni to be honored with Maxwell Awards at Mohegan Pennsylvania
PLAINS TWP. Jalen Hurts and Nick Sirianni will be honored March 9, at the 86th Maxwell Football Club National Awards Gala, which will be held at the Mohegan Pennsylvania Resort.
LCCC announces two programs to help students who didn’t finish
NANTICOKE If you started but failed to complete a program at Luzerne County Community College since 2012 and still owe money, there is now an opportunity to return to the classroom and erase your de
Petition to revoke father’s bail in baby’s fentanyl overdose death
WILKES-BARRE Luzerne County prosecutors filed a second petition to revoke bail for Gary Edward Travinski Jr., charged along with his wife, Jennifer Travinski, in connection with the death of their 1