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City conducts evaluation of Solomon Creek flood gates
WILKES-BARRE City Fire Chief Jay Delaney said Monday s drill/exercise and evaluation of the Solomon Creek floodgates is a necessary drill for several reasons.
Luzerne County Council members express frustration over prison requests
Instead of a proposed one-year renewal, Luzerne County Council is poised to vote Tuesday on a shorter agreement with the prison s inmate medical provider.
Luzerne County manager vote on track for Tuesday
Luzerne County Council is still on schedule to select a new top manager Tuesday, the meeting agenda says.
Sheriff: Wife of suspected Texas gunman has been arrested
CLEVELAND, Texas A day after the man suspected of killing five of his neighbors in a Texas shooting was arrested, the sheriff says his wife has also been taken into custody.
Idetown Fire Department honors assistant chief for 50 years of service
DALLAS - Assistant Fire Chief Joseph Plata is a man of few words.
Beyond the Byline: Damon Williams deserves a gold medal
WILKES-BARRE It wasn t sanctioned as an official Olympic event, but the restoration of the iconic Stegmaier game clock should have earned student Damon Williams a gold medal.
Moulton, Danilovitz take top honors at Cherry Blossom 5 Mile Run
WILKES-BARRE Robert Moulton, of Edwardsville, and Lacey Danilovitz, of Moosic, were the top finishers in the Wyoming Valley Striders Cherry Blossom/Tim Thomas Memorial 5 Mile Run on Sunday in Kirby
Look Back: Three Noxen brothers served in European Theater during WWII
When the three sons of Mr. and Mrs. George Siglin of Noxen answered the call to arms, their parents were happy and proud, reported the Evening News on May 23, 1945.
Joint church service today hearkens back to WB’s ‘Old Ship Zion’
WILKES-BARRE In a tradition dating back decades, and hearkening back centuries, the congregations of First Presbyterian Church and St. Stephen s Episcopal Church will gather for their annual joint s
Times Leader Media Group Launches ‘Support Local Journalism’ campaign
WILKES-BARRE With 115 years of service to the community, Times Leader Media Group is launching a new program to ensure the news organization continues serving the region for years to come.
Kaufer, Ryncavage stand by LGBTQ bill vote
DALLAS Two Republican legislators from Luzerne County are facing criticism over their votes to approve a bill to broaden protections for LGBTQ+ people that passed the Pennsylvania state House of Rep
Enjoying a touch of Britain in Mountain Top
God save our gracious king. Long live our noble king. God save the king
West Pittston welcomes spring season with Cherry Blossom Festival
WEST PITTSTON The West Pittston Cherry Blossom Festival opened Saturday to sunshine and moderate temperatures. The 52nd annual event has become a tradition for many area families who want to kick of
PSU Wilkes-Barre celebrates Class of 2023 commencement ceremony
Penn State Wilkes-Barre celebrated its Class of 2023 with a commencement ceremony on Saturday morning in the school s Athletic and Recreation Building. Diplomas were conferred on 39 Penn State Wilkes-
Luzerne Foundation continues to answer challenges
WILKES-BARRE Luzerne Foundation President and CEO Dave Pedri said the pandemic provided both challenges and opportunities for area nonprofits.
Pittston moving full steam ahead
PITTSTON As 2023 started, City of Pittston Mayor Michael Lombardo felt there was a lot to look forward to and he wasn t wrong. There is plenty of innovation in Pittston and Lombardo might tell you t
Kingston Police investigating ‘suspicious death’
KINGSTON Kingston Police Chief Richard J. Kotchik confirmed that the department is investigating a suspicious death that occurred on Bennett Street Friday night.
Man injured in Lehman Township shooting
LEHMAN TWP. One person was injured and police are looking for a suspect after shots were fired at Nittany Commons Apartments early Saturday.
Navy commissions USS Cooperstown; honors war veteran players
NEW YORK The U.S. Navy on Saturday commissioned the USS Cooperstown in honor of 70 Major League Baseball Hall of Fame players who served in the military during wartime.
Biden hopes strong job market means soft landing for economy
WASHINGTON For President Joe Biden, the past few days have raised hopes that the U.S. economy can make a soft landing possibly avoiding a recession as the 2024 election nears.