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Multi-state theft suspects wanted by police in Duryea, Pittston Twp.
DURYEA Police in Duryea Borough have obtained arrest warrants charging three men believed to be responsible for distracting an elderly woman and stealing her wallet in the parking lot of Weis Market
‘Steak and Shake Cookout’ commemorates Overdose Awareness Week
WILKES-BARRE Jimmy Carr had just finished enjoying his steak and milkshake and corn and fruit when he took time to talk about what the New Roots Recovery Center has meant to him.
Holy Redeemer delays start of school by one week
WILKES-BARRE Following the death of Principal Doreen Dougherty, Holy Redeemer High School has delayed the start of school by one week, the Diocese of Scranton announced Tuesday.
Wyoming Area School Board approves co-op agreement for girls wrestling
EXETER Girls attending Wyoming Area High School who want to wrestle competitively will get their chance this year, though they ll have to wear Hanover Area School District uniforms.
PSP: Man charged in debit/credit card thefts; 2 men wanted
TUNKHANNOCK A man was arraigned Tuesday on multiple charges in connection with an alleged debit and credit card theft ring that operated in various parts of the state, and two other men are wanted i
Luzerne County Council seeking court assistance to place question on ballot
A Luzerne County Council majority voted Tuesday to ask the county court to convene a panel to properly frame a home rule charter amendment question so it can appear on the Nov. 7 general election ball
Norristown man waives vehicular homicide charge by Salem Twp. police
WILKES-BARRE A man from Norristown, Montgomery County, charged with falling asleep while driving and crashing into a vehicle resulting in the death of a Huntington Mills man in Salem Township, waive
Mother: Daughter will ‘shut down’ if forced to testify in front of defendants
WILKES-BARRE A mother of a girl who was allegedly abducted and sexually assaulted over three days believes her daughter will be traumatized and shut down if she is forced to testify in front of th
Birkbeck, D’Elia to sign copies of ‘The Life We Chose’ at Barnes & Noble
WILKES-BARRE TWP. William Big Billy D Elia will appear at Barnes The Life We Chose.
$3.5M water line upgrade project underway in West Nanticoke
PLYMOUTH TWP. Pennsylvania American Water on Tuesday announced the start of $3.5 million water line upgrade project to replace more than 5,500 feet of water main along Route 29 in West Nanticoke, Pl
Carbondale man sentenced for raping woman in dorm room
WILKES-BARRE Many positive attributes were presented in court about a man from Carbondale who has volunteered his time as a firefighter, as an emergency medical technician, and helping annually with
Judge allows evidence in three separate cases in attempted homicide trial
WILKES-BARRE Luzerne County Judge David W. Lupas permitted prosecutors to admit evidence from three separate cases against Todd William Bebo, who is facing trial on allegations he intended to kill a
Wilkes University terminates professor allegedly snared by ‘Predator Catcher’
WILKES-BARRE An associate professor of psychology at Wilkes University was terminated Sunday amid allegations he met the self-proclaimed Luzerne County Predator Catcher over the weekend.
Police: Man initiated pursuit on motorcycle after domestic dispute over dog
WILKES-BARRE A Wilkes-Barre man fled a domestic dispute and initiated a pursuit on a motorcycle through several municipalities on Sunday, and was finally captured once he stopped to ask a stranger f
Luzerne County Council to vote on increased coroner fees
Luzerne County Council is set to vote Tuesday on new fees county Coroner Jillian Matthews requested due to issues the office sometimes encounters with unclaimed bodies.
Opposition gathering planned before Luzerne County Council meeting
Four advocacy groups announced they will be gather outside the Luzerne County Courthouse before council s Tuesday meeting to oppose a Nov. 7 general election ballot referendum that would reconstitute
Officials tout grant money for Pittston bridges
WEST PITTSTON Federal, state, county and local officials gathered at the foot of the closed Fire Fighters Memorial Bridge to announce the acquisition of $19 million through the U.S. Dept. of Transpo
Redeemer principal dies
Holy Redeemer Principal Doreen Dougherty has died, according to the Diocese of Scranton Secretary of Education and Superintendent Kristen Donohue.
Donald Trump’s bond is set at $200,000 in Georgia case over efforts to overturn 2020 election
Donald Trump s bond has been set at $200,000 ahead of his surrender to authorities in the Georgia case accusing the former president of illegally scheming to overturn his 2020 election loss, according
Father pleads guilty to harassing school bus driver
WILKES-BARRE A Pittston man pleaded guilty to harassing a school bus driver while police in Pittston withdrew charges of unauthorized entry onto a school bus.