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Peoples Financial Services, FNCB Bancorp announce merger
WILKES-BARRE Peoples Financial Services Corp. on Thursday announced it has entered into a definitive agreement under which Peoples and FNCB will combine in an all-stock strategic merger.
Peruvian seeking nudes charged over bomb threats in Pa., other states
A Peruvian national allegedly made bomb threats to schools in Pennsylvania and several other states as retaliation against teenage girls in the U.S. who refused to send him nude images.
Attorney seeks dismissal of Watson’s statements to police
WILKES-BARRE An anticipated appeal could indefinitely delay the combined trial of two men charged with sexually assaulting a girl inside a Luzerne Borough apartment in October 2021.
NEPA Alliance holds networking reception
PLAINS TWP. NEPA Alliance held its annual Networking Reception Thursday at The Woodlands Inn, bringing together business and community leaders across several counties invested in the growth and succ
State police charge boy, 16, with attempted homicide in Nanticoke drive-by shooting
WILKES-BARRE State police at Wilkes-Barre charged a 16-year-old Wilkes-Barre boy as an adult with the attempted homicide of a 14-year-old boy in a drive-by shooting in Nanticoke in July.
Wilkes-Barre man charged with three offenses within three hours
WILKES-BARRE City police arrested a Wilkes-Barre man on charges he endangered a child in his care after fleeing a vehicle crash, got involved in a domestic dispute with the child s mother and initia
Luzerne Borough police charge man with felony assault
LUZERNE Borough police arrested a man from Wilkes-Barre on allegations he assaulted a man and stole a cellular phone.
Griffin-Boylan named 2023 ATHENA Award winner
WILKES-BARRE Elizabeth Graham, Chief Operating Officer at Riggs Asset Management, said Lindsay Griffin-Boylan is all about creating a better community.
Johnson College cuts ribbon on new Hazle Twp. campus
HAZLE TWP. Outside there was a big tent full of local movers and shakers, a broad blue ribbon and some oversized scissors.
Proposed Luzerne County budget won’t seek real estate tax hike
Luzerne County s upcoming proposed 2024 general fund operating budget won t request a real estate tax increase, officials said this week.
Candidates in GOP debate attack each other, and absent Trump
SIMI VALLEY, Calif. Donald Trump s rivals laid into him repeatedly during the second presidential debate on Wednesday, ripping the former president for skipping the event as they sought to dent his
‘You can place bets for a small amount of money and still feel involved in the games’
For many people, the world of sports betting may seem daunting, filled with risks and uncertainty. However, there s a growing community of individuals, like you, who have discovered that sports bettin
Boy, 16, to face attempted homicide charge in Luzerne County Court
WILKES-BARRE A 16-year-old boy from Wyoming Borough charged in the attempted homicide of a 14-year-old boy in a drive-by shooting in Nanticoke will face charges in Luzerne County Court.
Nanticoke seeks volunteers for Crime Watch Committee
NANTICOKE City officials announced in a Facebook post Monday that they are looking for volunteers to help organize a Crime Watch Committee.
DEP: Newport Twp. subsidence repair could cosk $200K
NEWPORT TWP. Remediation work on a large mine subsidence that opened up Sunday afternoon behind a Rock Street apartment complex is estimated to cost $200,000 and will continue throughout the week, s
Over 50 arrested after mobs ransack Philadelphia stores
PHILADELPHIA Dozens of people faced criminal charges Wednesday after a night of social media-fueled mayhem in which groups of thieves, apparently working together, smashed their way into stores in s
Pashinski: Grandparents raising grandchildren deserve more help
WILKES-BARRE Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski on Tuesday said many grandparents are in a very challenging situation physically, mentally and financially the situation when they are caring for their grandc
PPL Corp. names Martin interim president of PPL Electric Utilities
Christine M. Martin has been named interim president of PPL Electric Utilities.
Two NY men charged with attempting to steal cooking oil
EXETER Two New York men were arrested early Wednesday morning on charges they intended to steal cooking oil from a Wyoming Avenue restaurant.