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Sen. Fetterman checks into hospital for depression
WASHINGTON (AP) Pennsylvania Democratic Sen. John Fetterman, still recovering from a stroke, has checked himself into Walter Reed National Military Medical Center to seek treatment for clinical depr
FSA of NEPA bringing community together by providing needed services
WILKES-BARRE Sean Gerow, Chief Executive Officer at Family Service Association of NEPA, said to do the work the agency does takes a community coming together and he and his staff are excited to be a
Pittston Township man cleared of alleged ’80s sexual assault
WILKES-BARRE A Luzerne County jury on Thursday found a Pittston Township man not guilty of sexually assaulting the daughter of his wife several decades ago.
Jurish recipient of ‘First Ticket’ to Greater WB Friendly Sons 77th dinner
WILKES-BARRE Dinner Chairman Charles Kearney has selected Past President and current Associate Treasurer Patrick Jurish as for recipient of the First Ticket to the 77th Anniversary Dinner March 17,
Wilkes-Barre Area STEM Academy hosts Parents Night
PLAINS TWP. With new waves of technology emerging seemingly on a day-to-day basis, STEM programs in high schools have begun helping students get a head start exploring some of these technologies.
York County man pleads guilty to soliciting minor for sex in Kingston
WILKES-BARRE A man from York County pled guilty to soliciting a 15-year-old girl for sex.
Plymouth man pleads guilty to assaulting police officer
WILKES-BARRE A Plymouth man who assaulted a Kingston Township police officer pled guilty to related charges in Luzerne County Court.
Hanover Area elementary student found with BB pistol in backpack
Security measures at all Hanover Area School District schools are set to increase after an elementary student was found to be in possession of a B.B. pistol in his backpack.
District Judge Haggerty announces reelection campaign
KINGSTON Judge Jim Haggerty on Wednesday announced that he is running for reelection to the office of District Judge in Court 11-1-05, which serves Kingston and Edwardsville.
John and Tina Dowd donate building to the Luzerne Foundation
WILKES-BARRE David Pedri, President and CEO of the Luzerne Foundation, Wednesday said John and Tina Dowd s donation of a 40,000 square-foot building is the largest real estate donation in Luzerne Fo
Pittston Township man denies sexual assault allegations
WILKES-BARRE A Pittston Township man called allegations by his wife s daughter that he sexually assaulted her during the 1980s, disgusting.
Nanticoke man charged in alleged stolen check scheme
A Nanticoke man was charged Tuesday with two counts of forgery and other related offenses after he allegedly stole business checks from his workplace in Wilkes-Barre, forging signatures and passing th
Belusko seeking re-election to Wilkes-Barre City Council
WILKES-BARRE City Council Chairman Mike Belusko has announced he will seek another four-year term to council.
New traffic light in Plains Township still not a go
PLAINS TWP. There is still no timeline for when a new traffic light in Plains Township will become operational.
Judge closes mental competency hearing for homicide suspect
WILKES-BARRE Luzerne County Judge Joseph F. Sklarosky Jr. granted a request for homicide suspect Kevin Novak to undergo a mental competency examination but has closed the courtroom to hear the resul
Woman describes sexual assaults; defense attorneys say her story is ‘inconsistent’
WILKES-BARRE A woman tearfully told a Luzerne County jury Tuesday her mother s boyfriend, Samuel Duque, sexually assaulted her inside his Pittston Township residence for nearly eight years beginning
Breaking Benjamin at Mohegan Sun Arena Thursday, May 18
WILKES-BARRE TWP. Breaking Benjamin is coming home to Wilkes-Barre on Thursday, May 18, at 7 p.m. for a performance at the ASM Global Managed Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza.
Berwick cross-country runner hit by bus
A 15-year-old female was life flighted to a local hospital after she was hit by a school bus in Berwick on Monday.
Meet and greet for Mia Hopkins set for SkyZone
PITTSTON Mighty Mia Hopkins, a member of the world famous Harlem Globetrotters, will make a appearance open to the public at the Sky Zone Pittston for a meet and greet on Wednesday, Feb. 15 from 4 p.
Dallas SB approves land swap
DALLAS TWP. Dallas School Board approved a land swap with Alan and Brenda Pugh at Monday s monthly meeting in which the district will get about .75 acres adjoining land it already owns along Conyngh