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Passenger flow down at WB/Scranton International Airport
PITTSTON TWP. Carl R. Beardsley, Jr., Executive Director at the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport, on Thursday reported that passenger enplanements continue to increase slightly, but when
US regulators might change how they classify marijuana. Here’s what that would mean.
NEW YORK The news lit up the world of weed: U.S. health regulators are suggesting that the federal government loosen restrictions on marijuana.
Mohegan Pennsylvania extends Party on the Patio to 17th week
PLAINS TWP. Due to popular demand, Mohegan Pennsylvania s Party on the Patio has been extended for an additional week.
Times-Shamrock sells news operations to MediaNews Group
Thursday marked the end of an era for Northeastern Pennsylvania media with the sale of Scranton-based Times-Shamrock s news operations to MediaNews Group (MNG).
Wyoming Valley Run set for Sunday; race officials announce list of road closures
Get ready, get set because a long-awaited competition connecting two of Luzerne County s landmark cities will make its debut on Sunday.
WB City announces Labor Day collection schedule
WILKES-BARRE Wilkes-Barre City Hall will be closed on Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 4.
Hazleton man called a ‘serial rapist’
WILKES-BARRE Luzerne County Assistant District Attorney Shana Messinger described Vincent Norman Cropper as a serial rapist.
Lansford man sentenced for sexually assaulting girl in Luzerne County, other locations
WILKES-BARRE As he stood before Luzerne County President Judge Michael T. Vough, a shackled David B. Argott asked for a little leniency as he was worried about his health and the welfare of a family
Kingston man charged with sexual assault on cruise ship
SCRANTON A man from Kingston was indicted by a federal grand jury of sexually assaulting a person while on a cruise ship.
Wilkes-Barre man charged with molesting girl after concert
WILKES-BARRE Wilkes-Barre City Police detectives arrested Michael William Mullins on an arrest warrant charging him with sexual molestation of a girl after attending a concert at Montage earlier thi
Alberto nixes plea deal in Wilkes-Barre fatal stabbing
WILKES-BARRE The alleged mastermind behind the fatal stabbing of Judith Comisky inside her South Wilkes-Barre residence in 2021 refused to accept a plea agreement resulting in a jury trial being sch
Domestic assault, fleeing police charges dismissed against Wilkes-Barre man
WILKES-BARRE A district judge dismissed domestic assault and fleeing police charges against Henri Daniel Barnes, 41, when the victim failed to appear at a preliminary hearing to testify Wednesday.
Pa. Senate returns for unusual August session, budget stalemate
HARRISBURG Pennsylvania s Republican-controlled Senate reconvened Wednesday for an unusual August session mired in a two-month budget stalemate with the Democratic-controlled House.
Luzerne County highlights another American Rescue funding recipient
In the latest showcasing of Luzerne County federal American Rescue Plan Act awards Wednesday, Susan Magnotta explained how the funds are helping the Junior Achievement of Northeastern Pennsylvania rea
Police, highway safety partners offer guidance for holiday travel
WILKES-BARRE Pennsylvania State Police, local police and highway safety partners joined together on Wednesday morning to discuss safe travel during Labor Day weekend and back to school season.
Munis say Pa. court ruling on stormwater fees could drain them financially
HARRISBURG Millions of dollars that help local governments manage stormwater runoff are at stake as the Pennsylvania Supreme Court considers a lower court s decision that a state-owned university wa
‘Oil and chip’ resurfacing of Pa. Route 437 raises concerns
PennDOT s use of oil and chip resurfacing on busy roads in the Mountain Top area has motorists and a state legislator raising concerns about the safety of the process.
Pennsylvania considering earlier 2024 presidential primary
HARRISBURG Pennsylvania is considering changing the state s 2024 presidential primary to an earlier day, although the proposed move may do little to give the state s voters more say in deciding pres
TL partnership draws national attention
The Times Leader Media Group s partnership with the Cipher Sports Technology Group, an iGaming and sports betting content and data solutions provider, has drawn some national attention.
Attorney Joseph M. Cosgrove will represent Luzerne County Election Board
Kingston attorney Joseph M. Cosgrove has agreed to represent Luzerne County s five-citizen Election Board in legal actions filed by the county over a ballot referendum county council authorized for th