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Hilary downgraded to Category 2 hurricane
CABO SAN LUCAS, Mexico Hurricane Hilary roared toward Mexico s Baja California peninsula late Saturday as a downgraded but still dangerous Category 2 hurricane that s likely to bring catastrophic
Experts: Raid on Kansas newspaper likely broke law
TOPEKA, Kan. A central Kansas police chief was not only on legally shaky ground when he ordered the raid of a weekly newspaper, experts said, but it may have been a criminal violation of civil right
Shapiro Administration invests $112M in improving state parks and forests
WILKES-BARRE Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn this week highlighted the significant investments in public lands and outdoor recreation in the common
WB settles with Greco for $2M in nightclub suit
WILKES-BARRE City officials have agreed to a $2 million settlement with the owner of a popular nightclub who says it was driven out of business due to racial targeting by police and other officials.
Luzerne County Council may ask court for temporary panel to craft ballot question
Luzerne County Council may take the extraordinary step of asking the court to appoint a temporary panel to ensure its charter amendment ballot question is on the Nov. 7 general election ballot, accord
Subaru enthusiasts hit the road for a good cause
WILKES-BARRE For three intrepid Subaru ambassadors looking to raise money for the National Park Foundation, Friday marked the beginning of a long journey.
Former district court clerk to face theft charges
WILKES-BARRE Checks and money orders made out to District Court 11-1-02, District Judge Thomas Malloy s office in Wilkes-Barre, were found in the vehicle and residence of former district court emplo
Jury acquits Hazleton homicide defendants on all charges
WILKES-BARRE A large crowd supporting Wellington Ramirez and Keliana Jiminez erupted into cheers and applause minutes after a Luzerne County jury acquitted them in the fatal shooting of Felix Dini i
Pennsylvania’s July unemployment rate at record low 3.5%
WILKES-BARRE Pennsylvania s unemployment rate declined three-tenths of a percentage point over the month to 3.5% in July the lowest rate on record going back to January 1976.
Wilkes-Barre man sentenced for selling methamphetamine
WILKES-BARRE A Wilkes-Barre man who was part of a trio arrested during a methamphetamine sale was sentenced to state prison Thursday.
‘Donating Joy’ with homemade quilts
HARVEYS LAKE On every quilt made by the members of Project DJ, you will find a red heart somewhere in the fabric pattern.
Sunsets on South Main will continue into fall
WILKES-BARRE While the summer season is coming to a close, Sunsets on South Main, the happy hour concert series presented by Diamond City Partnership, plans to keep the music playing and the drinks
Luzerne County Election Board makes electronic poll book recommendation
Luzerne County s five-citizen Election Board unanimously voted in support of electronic poll books from Knowink.
Luzerne County Council sets executive session about ballot question
Luzerne County Council has scheduled a closed-door executive session before Tuesday s meeting to discuss the county Election Board s decision to not certify a home rule charter amendment ballot questi
Poll: Biden’s approval rating on economy stagnates
WASHINGTON President Joe Biden has devoted the past several weeks to promoting the positive impacts of his policies but his efforts have yet to meaningfully register with the public.
Crestwood sewage fix gets underway
WRIGHT TWP. The extensive sewage problems that plagued the Crestwood Secondary Center last spring are getting an important fix this week. Asked about expected work at the regular monthly School Boar
40th Tomato Festival gets underway
PITTSTON The 40th Pittston Tomato Festival got underway on Thursday evening with City of Pittston Mayor Michael Lombardo welcoming the crowd and unveiling the newest piece of art that was placed at
La Cantina Amigon debuts in former Hottle’s space
WILKES-BARRE La Cantina Amigon, an authentic Mexican bar and grill from the owners of Amigon s Bakery and Amigon s Diner, is now open in the former location of Hottle s Restaurant at 243 South Main
Biden lauds Ellen Casey as ‘decent, honorable’ in hometown farewell
AVOCA President Joe Biden has always spoken highly of Ellen Casey. On Thursday he did so on his way to her wake.