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Arson charges withdrawn against volunteer firefighter
WILKES-BARRE Most felony arson related charges were withdrawn against James M. Havens, 36, who was charged by Newport Township police with setting three fires that turned into wildfires in April.
Some PPL customers receiving unexpectedly high estimated bills
WILKES-BARRE Many PPL customers throughout the regional have reported receiving unexpectedly high utility bills, including State Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski.
Hazleton murder conviction upheld on appeal
A Hazleton man who proclaimed his innocence after a Luzerne County jury convicted him in the fatal stabbing death of a woman in 2015 lost his appeal with the Pennsylvania Superior Court.
Police: Man attacks mother, spat on officer
PLYMOUTH A Plymouth man with a criminal history of spitting on police officers did so once again when he was arrested on allegations he assaulted his mother Friday.
Former NFL receiver Freeman to speak at 77th Greater WB Friendly Sons dinner
WILKES-BARRE The Greater Wilkes-Barre Friendly Sons of St. Patrick announced Monday they have locked in former Green Bay Packers stand out and Super Bowl XXXI Champion Antonio Freeman for their 77th
CAPITOL ROUNDUP: Fetterman co-sponsors four bills in first week in U.S. Senate
WILKES-BARRE U.S. Sen. John Fetterman this week co-sponsored legislation to expand access to critical health care services, combat gun violence by getting assault weapons off streets, improve wages
‘A place of employment for everyone’
PITTSTON Just over a month out from a scheduled March 1 start date, NEPA Inclusive held a job fair Saturday to seek out workers for the organization s new Coffee Inclusive coffee shop.
Sweet dreams are made of cheese
JENKINS TWP. Kelly Lord has worn a few different hats over the years business owner, baker, performer, just to name a few.
Pa. House Speaker Rozzi to visit WB
WILKES-BARRE Newly-elected state Speaker of the House Mark Rozzi will be stopping at King s College on Thursday as part of his statewide listening tour.
Beyond the Byline: Of Mr. Toma, Phil and those ‘what ifs’
WILKES-BARRE As January ends, the month of February begins and, for me, a rollercoaster of emotion will surely follow.
3 City Council members running for reelection; 2 opt out
WILKES-BARRE Three incumbent city council members will seek re-election in 2023 and two have said they will not run.
O’Donnell named ‘Man of the Year’ by Greater WB Friendly Sons of St. Patrick
WILKES-BARRE The Greater Wilkes-Barre Friendly Sons of St. Patrick this week announced that they have selected Attorney Neil O Donnell to be honored as this year s Man of The Year at the 77th Annive
Fork Over Love announces February distributions
Fork Over Love is celebrating its 2nd anniversary nourishing the community with a new system of care by feeding our neighbors like family.
Beyond the Byline: Can we believe in Shapiro’s plan?
We all remember Tug McGraw, the flamboyant left-handed relief pitcher, who coined the phrase Ya Gotta Believe which became the rallying cry for the 1973 New York Mets.
Jury convicts Wilkes-Barre man of raping child
WILKES-BARRE A Luzerne County jury on Friday convicted a Wilkes-Barre man of raping a then 5-year-old girl in 2020 and 2021.
WB City announces live ice sculpture carving demonstration on Feb. 3
WILKES-BARRE Wilkes-Barre Mayor George C. Brown announced that there will be a live ice carving demonstration on Friday, Feb. 3, from 6 p.m to 8 p.m.
Jury convicts New Jersey man of sexually assaulting child in Wilkes-Barre
WILKES-BARRE A Luzerne County jury earlier this week convicted a man from New Jersey of sexually assaulting a pre-teen girl when she lived in Wilkes-Barre.
Freeland man charged with robbing two service stations in White Haven
WHITE HAVEN A man from Freeland was arraigned Thursday on allegations he robbed the Exxon Mobil service station in White Haven, his second robbery offense in a week.
Police: Plymouth man claims “bylaws” allowed him to fire warning shot
WILKES-BARRE A man from Plymouth claimed he had the right to fire a warning shot because it was in the bylaws.
WB City Council OKs permanent use of garbage stickers
WILKES-BARRE Mayor George Brown s proposal to make garbage disposal easier for residents stuck Thursday, as City Council approved the mayor s request to make the city s sticker system a permanent on