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Bill to broaden LGBTQ+ protections passes Pennsylvania House
HARRISBURG A bill to broaden protections for LGBTQ+ people passed the Pennsylvania state House of Representatives on Tuesday the first to advance this far after yearslong efforts by Democrats th
Civilian files ethics complaint against DA over endorsement
The Luzerne County District Attorney s primary election endorsement of a county council candidate prompted Saylorsburg resident Jason Carr to file an ethics complaint against the DA on Tuesday.
Man charged with having sexual relations with teen girl he met online
WHITE HAVEN Luzerne County detectives arrested a man from the Philadelphia area on allegations he had sexual relations with a teenage girl he met on a social media site.
Kaufer to host ‘Community Shredding Day’ on May 13
PRINGLE Rep. Aaron Kaufer on Tuesday said shredding sensitive documents can help protect residents against identity theft.
Leadership Northeast to honor attorney Catherine O’Donnell at annual dinner
WILKES-BARRE Leadership Northeast on Tuesday announced that Catherine O Donnell, Esq., of the O Donnell Law Offices, will receive the 2023 Distinguished Leadership Award at the 42nd Annual Dinner an
The Dietrich continuing to help drive tourism
Would you like to learn some of the details about the Dietrich that we shared with a class of 13 leaders?
Luzerne County’s new Arts Advisory Board gets to work
Years in the making, the new Luzerne County Arts Advisory Board recently held its first meeting at the county courthouse in Wilkes-Barre.
Luzerne County DA endorses county council candidate
Luzerne County District Attorney Sam Sanguedolce has endorsed county Councilman Matthew Mitchell in the May 16 primary election.
Brown provides update on Laurel Run Channel Wall Project
Wilkes-Barre City Mayor George Brown provided an update Monday on the Laurel Run Creek Channel Walls Project, providing images of the progress made of the creek wall at Kresge Street.
Jimmy Sabatino announces run for Luzerne County Council
Butler Township resident Jimmy Sabatino announced he is seeking a Democratic nomination for Luzerne County Council in the May 16 primary election.
Joanna Bryn Smith announces Luzerne County Council run
Local public interest attorney Joanna Bryn Smith announced she is seeking a Democratic nomination for Luzerne County Council in the May 16 primary election.
Michelle Rothenbecker announces candidacy for Luzerne County Council
Bear Creek Township resident Michelle Rothenbecker announced she is seeking a Democratic nomination for Luzerne County Council in the May 16 primary election.
Insurance costs for breast, ovarian cancer screenings nixed
Gov. Josh Shapiro signed his first piece of legislation into law Monday that guarantees insurance coverage for breast and ovarian cancer screenings for high-risk patients.
Father to face charges in death of infant son
PLAINS TWP. A Plains Township man accused of violently shaking his 2-month-old son who died will face third-degree and involuntary manslaughter charges in Luzerne County Court.
Lake-Lehman gets small piece of $6.7 million state dual-enrollment money
LEHMAN TWP. Lake-Lehman was the only Luzerne County School District to get a piece of $6.7 million in state grant money to support dual enrollment programs that give high school students a chance to
Court petition filed to sell the closed Schuyler Street Elementary School in Kingston
WILKES-BARRE The Wyoming Valley West School District moved one step closer to selling the former Schuyler Elementary School in Kingston.
Wrongful death lawsuit filed against homicide suspect
WILKES-BARRE The son of a woman who Wilkes-Barre police say was fatally shot has filed a six-count, wrongful death civil lawsuit against the suspect seeking in excess of $10 million.
Police: Retail theft suspect accelerated car toward officer
WILKES-BARRE TWP. A township police officer was nearly struck by an alleged impaired driver who sped away after being confronted with stealing merchandise from a cosmetics store on Saturday.
Ann Wilson of Heart & Tripsitter to play the F.M. Kirby Center July 12
WILKES-BARRE Ann Wilson of Heart & Tripsitter will play the F.M. Kirby Center on Wednesday, July 12.
Old Dominion ‘No Bad Vibes Tour’ at Mohegan Sun Arena on Nov. 30
WILKES-BARRE TWP. Reigning ACM Group of the Year and CMA Vocal Group of the Year, Old Dominion, on Monday announced a new leg to their renowned U.S. No Bad Vibes tour, including a stop at the Mohega