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Kaufer, Haddock announce fire company, EMS grants
KINGSTON Rep. Aaron Kaufer Tuesday announced that grants totaling more than $315,000 will be awarded to 21 fire company and EMS departments in the 120th Legislative District.
Hanover Area approves 2023-24 calendar
HANOVER TWP. The Hanover Area School Board approved the calendar for the 2023-24 school year during Tuesday s monthly meeting. It sets the first day of school for students on Monday, Aug. 28, but th
WB Area officials: Education funding ruling ‘monumental,’ ‘historic’
WILKES-BARRE After eight years of legal wrangling, COVID-19 delays and a lengthy trial, a Pennsylvania judge handed down what could be a transformative ruling Tuesday regarding state money for publi
‘What home have we made for his son?’
WILKES-BARRE In the end, even the hope-filled lyrics of Amazing Grace fell short as Wilkes University students and faculty gathered around the flagpoles for a vigil in memory of Tyre Nichols. Alic
Edwardsville police searching for suspect in Lowe’s theft
The Edwardsville Borough Police Department is looking for a man they say was involved in a felony retail theft at Lowe s Home Improvement on Monday.
Tree trimming, City Hall surveillance upgrade proposed by Brown
WILKES-BARRE City Mayor George Brown presented resolutions before council to hire a service for a tree trimming project on Solomon Creek and to upgrade City Hall s surveillance equipment at Tuesday
Christopher announces reelection for Magisterial District Judge seat
Magisterial District Judge Matt Christopher announced Tuesday his bid for reelection in District Court 11-3-01.
Wilkes-Barre man sentenced on federal pandemic fraud offenses
SCRANTON A Wilkes-Barre man was sentenced in federal court to serve 30 months in prison on charges that he committed mail and wire fraud and identity theft related to pandemic unemployment fraud.
DeAngelo returns to Wyoming Area School Board
EXETER Nick DeAngelo returned to the Wyoming Area School Board Tuesday thanks to five sitting members voting to have him fill a seat vacated by Paul Porfirio, who resigned for health reasons Jan. 24
Student, 18, charged with assaulting principal, police officer
PLYMOUTH A student at Wyoming Valley West High School was charged with assaulting the school s principal and a police officer during a violent outburst Monday.
Newport Township police charge woman with exploiting cash from dependent person
NEWPORT TWP. A woman from Edwardsville was arraigned Tuesday on allegations she exploited a dependent person she was caring for by transferring his money through cash apps.
Hearings continued for pair arrested during ‘On Patrol: Live’
WILKES-BARRE One allegedly tossed suspected narcotics out a car window and the other was accused of picking up a bag.
Skimming device discovered at supermarket’s check out
WILKES-BARRE City police advise anyone who shopped at Bravo Supermarket on South Main Street to monitor and review their accounts as a skimming device was placed on a credit card terminal.
Haddock lauds nearly $280,000 in grants for local fire, EMS companies
PITTSTON State Rep. Jim Haddock congratulated several fire companies and emergency medical services within the 118th Legislative District on Monday on receiving grant funding to continue to support
Convicted double murderer files appeal, cites parking meter
WILKES-BARRE An argument made during the double homicide trial of Jayshawn Johnson about being taller than a parking meter is one of six issues he listed in his appeal to the Pennsylvania Superior C
Additional charges filed against Shickshinny man facing attempted murder charge
DALLAS TWP. A Shickshinny man facing charges he attempted to kill an ex-girlfriend was arraigned Monday on allegations he was deceptive about possessing firearms and ammunition.
WB Area approves teacher contract, building purchase, athletic upgrades
PLAINS TWP. The Wilkes-Barre Area School Board approved a new collective bargaining agreement with the teacher union at Monday s regular monthly meeting, with the deal running from Sept. 1 this year
Some WVSA services to move into building on Sans Souci Parkway
HANOVER TWP. Some employees of the Wyoming Valley Sanitary Authority will be working out of a new building this summer.
Kingston native Rogers wins a Grammy at 65th Annual Grammy Award Show
WILKES-BARRE Kingston native Matt Rogers won a Grammy at Sunday night s 65th Annual Grammy Award Show.
Former Congressman Marino announces for Lycoming County DA
WILLIAMSPORT Stating that he aims to build on his 30 years of service to the community and to improve quality of life for residents, former four-term Congressman and former U.S. Attorney Tom Marino