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McIntosh resigns as Luzerne County engineer
WILKES-BARRE Luzerne County Engineer Bill McIntosh resigned his position effective immediately, county Manager Romilda Crocamo announced in an email to council members Wednesday afternoon.
Bozinski resigns as county Democratic chair; accepts state position
WILKES-BARRE Kathy Bozinski has resigned her position as Chair of the Luzerne County Democratic Committee to become the Deputy Communications Director at the Pennsylvania Department of Community and
Slocum Township couple scammed out of funds
SLOCUM TWP. State police at Shickshinny reported an elderly couple were victims of a computer scam earlier this week.
LCCC to unveil commemorative statue of the Honorable Patrick J. Solano
NANTICOKE Luzerne County Community College today will unveil a commemorative statue of the Honorable Patrick J. Solano.
Greater Wyoming Valley Chamber of Commerce purchases downtown WB property
WILKES-BARRE Lindsay Griffin-Boylan, President and CEO of the Greater Wyoming Valley Chamber of Commerce and Greater Wilkes-Barre Chamber of Business & Industry, Wednesday said the future home of th
Larksville man accused of assaulting pregnant ex-girlfriend arraigned
EDWARDSVILLE A Larksville man wanted on allegations he assaulted a pregnant ex-girlfriend and threatened to harm her family was arraigned Wednesday morning.
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Report gives data on cardiac procedures in local hospitals
A new statewide study for five cardiac procedures showed the patient outcomes in Luzerne County hospitals were usually within expected limits, but that Wilkes-Barre General reported higher-than-expect
‘It’s truly a mission of love’
ASHLEY A traveling exhibit sponsoring wreaths for fallen veterans graves made its way to Ashley on Tuesday drawing local vets inside to be welcomed home.
County Council members tour Flood Protection Authority buildings
FORTY FORT Seven members of Luzerne County Council on Tuesday got to see where some of the county s American Rescue Plan allocation will be used to improve facilities and equipment of the county s F
Trump says he’s a target in election criminal probe
WASHINGTON Former President Donald Trump said Tuesday he has received a letter informing him that he is a target of the Justice Department s investigation into efforts to overturn the results of the
Wilkes-Barre announces street cleaning schedule for July 19 to 21
WILKES-BARRE Wilkes-Barre Mayor George C. Brown has announced the street cleaning schedule for July 19 to 21. The schedule is tentative and weather permitting.
Lucy Morgan named interim Luzerne County 911 director
WILKES-BARRE Luzerne County Emergency Management Agency Director Lucy Morgan has been chosen to serve as the county s interim 911 director, Luzerne County Manager Romilda Crocamo said Tuesday.
Nanticoke woman sentenced for peddling fentanyl, methamphetamine
WILKES-BARRE A woman from Nanticoke arrested on allegations she was selling fentanyl and methamphetamine was sentenced to state prison Tuesday.
Cybertips of child sexual abuse materials more than doubled since pandemic
HANOVER TWP. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, the amount of Cybertips generated through the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children regarding images of child sexual abuse materials have more th
Two arrested on felony drug trafficking charges in Hanover Township
HANOVER TWP. Police in Hanover Township arrested two men during a traffic stop on allegations they were trafficking fentanyl and marijuana allegedly found in a hidden compartment of their vehicle ea
Abide Coffeehouse sets time frame to reopen
WILKES-BARRE - Abide Coffeehouse is set to reopen after being closed for more than a month following flooding that damaged the floor and ceiling of the shop.
Lake-Lehman School board gives superintendent a raise, OK Auditorium work
LEHMAN TWP. At Monday s monthly meeting, the Lake-Lehman School Board approved a 2.5% pay increase for Superintendent James McGovern effective July 1 of this year with a $30 healthcare contribution
Man ordered to pay $7k for damage to Pittston City police cruiser
WILKES-BARRE A Newark, N.J., man who stole a vehicle from a motel and initiated a pursuit with police crashing into a Pittston City Police Department s cruiser was sentenced in Luzerne County Court
Cash 5 ticket worth more than $1.4M sold in Freeland
FREELAND A jackpot-winning Pennsylvania Lottery Cash 5 with Quick Cash ticket sold in Freeland Sunday, matched all five balls drawn 1-8-24-26-37 to win $1,487,890.50, less withholding.