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Nanticoke man charged with fatal DUI crash in 2021
NANTICOKE A Nanticoke man is facing vehicular homicide charges related to an alcohol-involved crash that killed his friend and injured another person nearly two years ago.
Woman seeks removal of ankle bracelet in toddler’s dehydration death case
WILKES-BARRE A woman facing manslaughter and child endangerment charges in relation to the death of her 19-month-old daughter is seeking to have an electronic ankle bracelet removed while she remain
Judge denies request for evaluation of teenage girl in abduction, sexual assault case
WILKES-BARRE Luzerne County Judge Joseph F. Sklarosky Jr. has denied a request for a court-ordered evaluation of a teenage girl who allegedly was abducted and sexually assaulted for days in October
Felony arson-related offenses withdrawn against Hunlock Township man
WILKES-BARRE Felony attempted arson and reckless burning charges were withdrawn against Steven Andrew Taylor Jr., during a recent preliminary hearing in Luzerne County Central Court.
Nanticoke man died in motorcycle crash
SLOCUM TWP. State police at Shickshinny reported a man from Nanticoke died as a result of a motorcycle crash on Nuangola Road on Sunday.
Greco: Settlement reached with King’s College in nightclub suit
WILKES-BARRE Just days after reaching a settlement with Wilkes-Barre City in a suit over a North Main Street nightclub, businessman Thom Greco said Monday that an agreement has been reached with Kin
Luzerne County releases election calendar to track preparations
As part of promises to step up tracking and public disclosure of election preparations, Luzerne County s election bureau has released an extensive list of tasks and their status of completion.
Luzerne County Council has packed agenda Tuesday
Luzerne County Council has a lengthy voting agenda Tuesday, with votes planned on a union contract, requested tax breaks and a proposal asking the court to convene a panel to get council s home rule c
Hilary hits California after making landfall in Mexico
SAN DIEGO Deadly floodwaters inundated streets across Mexico s arid Baja California on Sunday as Tropical Storm Hilary moved ashore carrying torrential rain into Southern California, and concerns mo
Lombardo: 40th Tomato Festival was best yet
PITTSTON The 40th annual Pittston Tomato Festival came to a close Sunday as crowds swarmed downtown for one last chance to enjoy the festivities.
Denmark, Netherlands pledge to give F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine as Zelenskyy visits
EINDHOVEN, Netherlands The Netherlands and Denmark announced Sunday they will give F-16 warplanes to Ukraine, a long-awaited announcement that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called an impor
Athletes, spectators thrilled with triathlon’s return to Back Mountain
HARVEYS LAKE The sport of triathlon came back to the Back Mountain on Sunday.
Look Back: All-American football and World War I hero hailed from Nanticoke
Nanticoke was the birthplace of an All-American football player, a volunteer of the Mexican War, a decorated hero as a U.S. Army captain and major during World War I and a Luzerne County assistant dis
Indicators 2023: Data point to infrastructure improvements and needs
WILKES-BARRE Jill Avery-Stoss, Chief Operating Officer at The Institute for Public Policy and Economic Development, this week said roads and highways often come to mind when people think about infra
‘This is truly something to see’
PITTSTON A smiling, dancing tomato riding on the back of a pickup truck down Main Street could only mean one thing: Saturday was parade day in Pittston.
Tomato Festival celebrates 40th year
PITTSTON For the 40th time, the City of Pittston celebrated the fruited tomato at the Pittston Tomato Festival.
Beyond the Byline: We all say ‘thank you’ to the late Henry Rishkofski
Henry Rishkofski was 91 when we sat in his kitchen in Mountain Top in 2015.
Sun Stakes Saturday returns to Pocono Downs
WILKES-BARRE A fan-favorite event raced its way back to Pocono Downs at Mohegan Pennsylvania on Saturday, drawing fans near and far to witness the biggest harness race in Pennsylvania.
Beyond the Byline: Acts of kindness can be found everywhere
PLYMOUTH With the Plymouth Alive Kielbasa Festival and Edwardsville Pierogi Festival in the books for 2023 and the Pittston Tomato Festival wrapping up today, we can only hope that these community e
The Guess Who concert draws massive crowds to Public Square
WILKES-BARRE Over 5,000 people gathered on Public Square for the city s free The Guess Who concert on Saturday evening.