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Batch of Luzerne County repository properties sold
Luzerne County Council unanimously voted last week to sell 67 properties in the repository, a pool of tax-delinquent parcels that were not snatched up at popular prior back-tax auctions.
Specifics of new Luzerne County union contract explained
Compensation was boosted in a newly approved collective bargaining agreement with Luzerne County probation and domestic relations support officers, a review if the changes shows.
Rattlesnake roundup draws a crowd
NOXEN The final day of the Noxen Volunteer Fire Company s Rattlesnake Roundup drew quite a crowd Sunday, as people ventured from all over the valley to enjoy food, music, amusement rides and, of cou
Attorney General Garland keeps poker face as firestorm erupts after Trump charges
WASHINGTON On his first day as attorney general, Merrick Garland pledged a return to what he called the norms of the Justice Department and said he would work to eliminate the perception of politi
UK assessment: Both sides suffer heavy casualties, as Ukraine strikes back
KYIV, Ukraine Russia and Ukraine are suffering high numbers of military casualties as Ukraine fights to dislodge the Kremlin s forces from occupied areas in the early stages of its counteroffensive,
US, China remain at odds on numerous issues
BEIJING The United States and China have failed to overcome their most serious disagreements but were able to discuss them in a potentially constructive way and have agreed to continue talks, U.S. a
Police: Woman arrested after fleeing in stolen car
Police in Hazleton say they arrested a woman Saturday after she led them on a chase through the city and into Carbon County in a stolen car.
WP Historical Societying hosting ‘First to Fall’ event
The West Pittston Historical Society will host the second annual free community and family event First to Fall will take place on Sunday, July 2, at 2 p.m. at the Jenkins Harding Cemetery located at
Look Back: 1926 ceremony for two Revolutionary War soldiers killed on Wilkes-Barre Mountain
Nearly 150 years after two Revolutionary War soldiers were killed near the summit of Wilkes-Barre Mountain in today s Laurel Run, a monument was dedicated in their honor in Wilkes-Barre s Hollenback C
Cabell, Fritz co-host hearing on integrity, reliability of Pa.’s electric grid
DALLAS Calling it an incredibly important topic, state Rep. Mike Cabell Friday co-hosted a House Policy Committee hearing on the integrity and reliability of Pennsylvania s electric grid.
Indicators 2023: Data continue to favor STEM careers
WILKES-BARRE Jill Avery-Stoss, Chief Operating Officer at The Institute for Public Policy and Economic Development, this week said the annual data report is sure to include a number of indicators th
Traveling homeless shelter finds permanent home
WILKES-BARRE A traveling men s homeless shelter has found a new, permanent home above St. Vincent de Paul s soup kitchen on Jackson Street.
Misericordia art exhibit to focus on railroading in NEPA
DALLAS For most railfans the love of trains begins early and runs deep.
Luzerne County expecting high demand for new home assistance program
Luzerne County is launching a new program that will allow income-eligible homeowners to seek funds to preserve their aging homes.
Beyond the Byline: So many memories of dad that will never fade
WILKES-BARRE What I wouldn t do to be sitting in Yankee Stadium again with my dad and watching the Bronx Bombers.
Beyond the Byline: Clancy, Melissa, Tracey, others addressing food insecurity
On a rainy Wednesday morning this week, two organizations each led by dynamic and exceptional people quietly held a food distribution event at The Lands at Hillside Farms.
‘Heroes behind the headsets’ recognized at Luzerne County 911 anniversary
HANOVER TWP. The unsung heroes of the public safety system stepped into the spotlight Saturday.
Food, music, and fun at WB Juneteenth event
WILKES-BARRE Recognition, education and celebration the NAACP s Juneteenth Cookout had all three, bringing the community together for food, music and fun.
16 injured as Baltimore bus crashes into cars, building
BALTIMORE Sixteen people were injured Saturday when a transit bus collided with two cars before hitting a building in Baltimore, authorities said. According to witnesses the incident followed a spee
Blinken lands in China on delayed mission to stabilize ties
Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in Beijing on Sunday morning for a whirlwind diplomatic trip as the Biden administration seeks to stabilize strained ties between the world s two biggest econ