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Luzerne County will test potential new electronic poll books at some polling places in November
As part of a pilot program, Luzerne County will use new electronic poll books from Knowink at 30 polling places in the upcoming Nov. 7 general election, county Manager Romilda Crocamo told county coun
WB council hears about proposed downtown hotel
WILKES-BARRE An agenda item proposing a new hotel on Public Square drummed up plenty of questions from City Council members during Tuesday s work session.
Google exploited exclusive search engine deals to maintain its advantage over rivals, DOJ argues
WASHINGTON Google has exploited its dominance of the internet search market to lock out competitors and smother innovation, the Department of Justice said Tuesday at the opening of the biggest U.S.
McCarthy directs the House to open an impeachment inquiry into Biden
WASHINGTON Speaker Kevin McCarthy announced Tuesday he is directing the U.S. House to open an impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden over his family s business dealings, launching historic pro
Careerlink celebrates workforce development month with job fair
WILKES-BARRE September is workforce development month here in Pennsylvania and Careerlink celebrated Tuesday morning by hosting Pa Careerlink Day, a job fair geared toward connecting job seekers t
Attorney boosts self-defense claim in Exeter Township homicide trial
WILKES-BARRE A Luzerne County jury was shown crime scene photos, including the bullet ridden body of Robert Francis Kile Sr., on the second day of Peter Jonathan Gillis trial before Judge Joseph F.
PennDOT: Most roadways damaged by storms to reopen this week
WILKES-BARRE PennDOT Secretary Mike Carroll on Monday said he and all state officials understand the impacts that the recent heavy rains and flooding have had on the people of northeast Pennsylvania
US moves to advance prisoner swap deal with Iran and release $6 billion in frozen Iranian funds
WASHINGTON The Biden administration has cleared the way for the release of five American citizens detained in Iran by issuing a blanket waiver for international banks to transfer $6 billion in froze
Luzerne County finalizes Nov. 7 general election ballot
Luzerne County s Election Bureau finalized the Nov. 7 general election ballot Monday and gave the go-ahead to start programming the information for electronic ballot marking devices, the administratio
Luzerne County Council set to approve budget transfer for courtroom projects
Luzerne County Council is set to adopt an ordinance Tuesday finalizing the last portion of a total $415,000 budget transfer to fund courtroom repairs and restoration and the addition of new courtrooms
Red Cross: Donors needed now as hospital demand outpaces blood donations
The American Red Cross on Monday said it is experiencing a national blood shortage.
A day of remembrance
NANTICOKE A total of 343 firefighters, 72 police officers and eight paramedics gave the ultimate sacrifice 22 years ago during the Sept. 11 terrorists attacks.
‘Mr. Speed’ KISS tribute show at F.M. Kirby Center Saturday, Sept. 16
WILKES-BARRE On Saturday, Sept. 17, at the F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts, Joe Nardone will present the KISS tribute band that stood toe-to-toe against over 200 KISS tribute bands from al
MacLean Memorial Softball tournament postponed; set for Sept. 16
The Colin R. MacLean Memorial Softball Tournament, held each year in honor of the late Colin MacLean, has been postponed after severe thunderstorms rolling through the area on Friday night rendered th
Frantic 911 call played to jury in Exeter Township fatal shooting
WILKES-BARRE A Luzerne County jury Monday got a glimpse of home surveillance footage of Peter Jonathan Gillis discharging a rifle at his neighbor, Robert Francis Kile Sr.
Wilkes-Barre Rotary Club presents check to Osterhout Free Library
WILKES-BARRE The Rotary Club of Wilkes-Barre announced it has donated the proceeds from their All FORE Books Mini Golf Classic fundraiser to the Osterhout Free Library in support of local childr
Charges filed against Luzerne County Councilman Stephen J. Urban
Luzerne County Councilman Stephen J. Urban has been charged with two misdemeanor counts of simple assault for allegedly attempting to cause bodily injury to a 12-year-old in Kingston, according to a c
YMCA holds 29th annual John A. McCole & Connie Umphred Charity Golf Classic
EXETER Jim Thomas, chief executive officer of the Greater Wyoming Valley Area YMCA, on Monday said Camp Kresge serves thousands of individuals annually, helping to build friendships and make memorie
Luzerne County receives one proposal for prison inmate medical contract
WellPath LLC was the only company that submitted a proposal for Luzerne County prison inmate medical services, records show.
Luzerne County Council must decide how to proceed with election referendum litigation
Luzerne County Council is expected to meet in closed-door executive session before Tuesday s meeting to review options for pending litigation over an election board reconstitution referendum it had ap