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Indicators 2023: Data highlights connections between education and economy
WILKES-BARRE Jill Avery-Stoss, COO at The Institute, this week said by examining education indicators such as enrollment in career and technical centers, completion of advanced coursework, and degre
School choice coalition pressures Shapiro for support
An unorthodox coalition wants Gov. Josh Shapiro to put money behind the support he expressed for school choice on the campaign trail last year.
Duck Donuts’ Mundy Street store to hold Grand Opening Saturday
WILKES-BARRE TWP. Robert Tamburro, Trustee/General Partner at TFP Limited, on Friday said Duck Donuts will hold a grand opening ceremony on Saturday at 8 a.m. at the new Mundy Street location.
Wilkes-Barre man sentenced for officer shooting
WILKES-BARRE A man charged in shooting a Wilkes-Barre police officer when he tripped and fell resulting in a firearm being discharged was sentenced to up to 15 years in state prison.
Witness said he heard two gunshots at scene of fatal shooting
WILKES-BARRE Homicide suspect Natanihel San Martin took a gulp of Hennessey straight from the bottle he slammed down onto a table, went into a bedroom where a 3-year-old child was sleeping and fired
WB flag raising marks the beginning of Pride Month
WILKES-BARRE At Friday s raising of the Pride flag on Public Square, City Councilman Tony Brooks quoted Harvey Milk, the San Francisco politician who was the first openly gay man to serve in public
Downtown W-B Business Association hears about new DCP website; book sale
WILKES-BARRE At Friday s meeting of the Downtown Wilkes-Barre Business Association, Larry Newman, executive director at the Diamond City partnership, saved the best for last during his monthly repor
‘It’s changed my life already’
At the end of 2021, NEPA Philharmonic Music Director M lisse Brunet was invited to Paris to compete in La Maestra, the only international competition for female conductors.
30th Day of Caring draws 640 volunteers from 52 businesses for 43 projects
WILKES-BARRE Bill Jones, President/CEO of the United Way of Wyoming Valley, on Thursday said as he reflected on the 30th year of the Day of Caring event, the reality is that the United Way doesn t j
Wyoming Area seniors amass over $360K in scholarship awards
WYOMING Wyoming Area School District held its 14th annual Community Outreach and Scholarship and Awards Celebration on Thursday evening, with over $360,000 collectively awarded to seniors.
Luzerne County manager submits capital plan
Luzerne County Manager Romilda Crocamo forwarded a proposed capital plan to council Thursday as required by the county s home rule charter but requested the option to suggest revisions as she performs
Luzerne County Court agrees with Tony Brooks in write-in ruling
A panel of Luzerne County judges granted Wilkes-Barre Councilman Tony Brooks emergency petition attempting to force the county to process all write-in votes in his race.
Biden trips after speech to Air Force grads; ‘He’s fine,’ White House says
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. President Joe Biden on Thursday thanked U.S. Air Force Academy graduates for choosing service over self but said they now have the great privilege of leading in a world t
Ross Street home damaged by fire (with drone video)
WILKES-BARRE City firefighters responded to a fire on Ross Street near Wilkes University s campus Thursday morning.
Osterhout Free Library to host 45th annual book sale
WILKES-BARRE The Osterhout Free Library will host their 45th Annual Tent Book Sale, beginning Friday, June 9 and concluding Saturday, June 17.
Cruzin’ the Square Car Shows returning to Public Square
WILKES-BARRE Cruzin the Square Car Show will return to Public Square on Friday, June 30 from 6-9 p.m.
Glen Lyon man sentenced to probation for posting sex videos
WILKES-BARRE A man from Newport Township accused of posting sex videos of a woman without her consent was sentenced to probation Wednesday.
Luzerne County publicly posts May 16 primary election write-in tallies
Luzerne County has started updating its May 16 primary election results database to report the unofficial write-in tallies.
Former Hazleton Area administrator sentenced for inappropriate student relationship
WILKES-BARRE Former Hazleton Area administrator James Hudock was sentenced to state prison Thursday for having an inappropriate romantic relationship with a female student.
Former veterinarian assistant sentenced to probation for freezing kittens
WILKES-BARRE A former veterinarian assistant at a local emergency animal hospital accused of freezing kittens blamed her diabetes and severe hyperglycemia that caused her to remain in a hospital for