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Gas, giveaways and gratitude flow at Sheetz grand opening
WILKES-BARRE Gas, giveaways and gratitude were all flowing Thursday at the Grand Opening of the newest area Sheetz at 815 Kidder St.
Anglers discover drowning victim at Sunrise Lake
Pennsylvania State Police at Wilkes-Barre are investigating a suspected drowning in Bear Creek Township.
Play on! Electronic skill games to be returned
Electronic games seized from taverns in Edwardsville, Nanticoke and Wilkes-Barre several years ago by the Pennsylvania Bureau of Liquor Control Enforcement will be returned, the Pennsylvania Commonwea
Restrictive probation imposed for man in online sex sting
WILKES-BARRE A Wayne County man arrested by Kingston Township police in an online sex sting is required to register his address as a sex offender for 25 years.
Luzerne County Election Board must review proposed ballot question
By law, Luzerne County s five-citizen Election Board will now have to review the wording of a ballot referendum that asks county voters if they want to alter the board itself, officials say.
‘All Pennsylvanians deserve these rights’
WILKES-BARRE Members of nonprofit group Action Together NEPA gathered outside of the Popeye s fast food restaurant Wednesday to show support for the Pennsylvania Human Rights Commission s decision t
Foster Township homicide suspect in court for conference
WILKES-BARRE Attorneys for a man accused of fatally shooting his girlfriend in Foster Township earlier this year said they are waiting for reports from the woman s autopsy and firearm testing.
Wilkes-Barre man charged in woman’s overdose death
A Wilkes-Barre man has been charged by the Luzerne County District Attorney s Office in the fatal overdose of a 21-year-old woman in Edwardsville this past February.
Police: Luzerne woman sliced boyfriend with glass during fight
A Luzerne woman was arrested Monday after police allege she sliced her boyfriend with a piece of glass, leaving him with lacerations to his face, ear and wrist.
Casey sees best fundraising quarter in Senate reelection campaign
HARRISBURG Democratic Sen. Bob Casey raised more than $4 million in the last three months his best fundraising quarter ever as he awaits a Republican challenger to his reelection bid in the crit
Police: Man fleeing eviction falls from WB apartment building, dies
Wilkes-Barre City police are investigating the death of a man who fell from the window of a Park Avenue apartment building after allegedly attempting to flee an eviction notice.
No fatalities in State Police Troop P coverage area over holiday weekend
The Pennsylvania State Police investigated 668 vehicle crashes resulting in three fatalities and 194 injuries during the five-day Independence Day travel period, June 30 to July 4, statewide.
Sexual assault suspect Smiley released on bail after posting bond
WILKES-BARRE It took time but William Smiley, accused of sexually assaulting a teen girl who was allegedly abducted by John Watson, has been granted the opportunity to be released on bail.
Restaurant ordered to pay in sexual discrimination case
HARRISBURG A fast food restaurant in Wilkes-Barrewas ordered to pay nearly $50,000 to a former employee who claimed he was sexually harassed and terminated due to his sexual orientation.
Pittston man sentenced for endangering toddler
WILKES-BARRE A toddler who suffered what were described as near fatal injuries at the hands of Charles J. Chisarick has made a full recovery, Luzerne County Deputy District Attorney Chester F. Dud
A monumental event
WYOMING The 145th Annual Commemorative Service of the Battle and Massacre of Wyoming was held Tuesday morning at the Wyoming Monument, where a large crowd gathered to pay tribute to the American sol
Luzerne County preparing for free-and-clear tax auction
Luzerne County is preparing for its main annual free-and-clear delinquent tax auction to be held Aug. 10.
Patriotism descends from the skies at Kirby Park Independence Day celebration
WILKES-BARRE High temperatures ushered in Independence Day, but that did not stop the masses from showing up for the City of Wilkes-Barre s beloved Old Fashioned Fourth of July Celebration on Tues
Area native ‘psyched’ to serve his home community
Jacob Parrick, M.D., remembers how a record-setting flood tore at his family s home in Northeast Pennsylvania nearly 12 years ago, ripping away possessions and weakening his community s shared sense o
Joey Chestnut shakes off rain delay and defends title at Nathan’s Fourth of July hot dog contest
Eating superstar Joey Jaws Chestnut shook off a rain delay and gobbled his way to another win at Nathan s Famous Fourth of July hot dog eating contest, downing 62 franks and buns in 10 minutes.