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Namaste!
WILKES-BARRE Things got a little more zen in downtown Wilkes-Barre on Saturday morning during Riverfront Yoga Project s comeback yoga session for the 2023 season.
Beyond the Byline: Remember today those who made the ultimate sacrifice
WILKES-BARRE We can never thank veterans enough for what they did for us going to battle, meeting the enemy, defeating that enemy and preserving our freedom.
Wilkes University’s Greg Cant to speak at Wyoming Monument ceremony
WYOMING Wilkes University President Dr. Greg Cant will serve as the keynote speaker at the 145th observance at the Wyoming Monument on Tuesday, July 4, the Wyoming Commemorative Association has anno
Bear that attacked kids caught, euthanized, Pa. Game Commission says
The bear that attacked and injured two children in a Mountain Top neighborhood earlier this week has been captured and euthanized, officials with the Pennsylvania Game Commission announced Friday nigh
‘X-date’ calculations eye when US may run short of cash
WASHINGTON For all the concern over just when the government might run short of money to pay its bills, it turns out that no one can be absolutely sure exactly when the country will default what o
Biden says debt default deal ‘very close’
WASHINGTON President Joe Biden said a deal to resolve the government s debt ceiling crisis seemed very close late Friday, even as the deadline for a potentially catastrophic default was pushed bac
‘It isn’t just the specials. It isn’t just the barbecue.’
NORFOLK, Va. Memorial Day is supposed to be about mourning the nation s fallen service members, but it s come to anchor the unofficial start of summer and a long weekend of discounts on anything fro
Texas AG Ken Paxton invites supporters to rally at state Capitol to protest vote to impeach
AUSTIN, Texas Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton on Friday urged his supporters to protest at the state Capitol when Republicans in the House of Representatives take up historic impeachment proceedin
Former Luzerne County Judge Hugh Mundy dies at 83
Former Luzerne County Judge Hugh Mundy died Friday at his Butler Township home. He was 83.
Ruth’s Place to host 15th annual Walk for Hope next week
WILKES-BARRE Ruth s Place Women s Shelter is hosting its 15th annual Walk for Hope event on Saturday, June 3 on Wilkes-Barre Public Square.
Luzerne County community development director will oversee WVSA
After 17 years overseeing Luzerne County s community development office, Andrew Reilly will leave county government to work as the Wyoming Valley Sanitary Authority s chief executive officer, the auth
Romilda Crocamo has busy first day as Luzerne County’s top manager
Luzerne County Manager Romilda Crocamo had a busy first day on the job Thursday.
They’ve got the power
This past year, Hanover Area High School Guidance Counselor Nicole Hummer was tasked with surveying students to see who would be interested in attending classes at Luzerne County Community College wit
Singing their hearts out for the kids
WILKES-BARRE CASA of Luzerne County held its 6th annual NEPA Sings competition at the Little Theatre of Wilkes-Barre Thursday night, bringing together high school contestants from several area schoo
LCCC holds 55th commencement ceremony
WILKES-BARRE TWP. Luzerne County Community College held its 55th annual commencement ceremony on Thursday at Mohegan Sun Arena, with Paul Pringle as speaker.
Wilkes-Barre City announces collection, cleaning schedules
WILKES-BARRE Wilkes-Barre Mayor George Brown this week announced the street cleaning schedule for May 25-26.
Luzerne County Election Board immersed in write-in tally
Luzerne County Election Board members on Thursday continued the monotonous task of reviewing and cataloging thousands of May 16 primary election write-in votes.
Wilkes-Barre Council vote essentially bans consumer fireworks
WILKES-BARRE At Thursday s City Council meeting, several city residents voiced support for council s decision to change the city s fireworks ordinance to basically ban consumer fireworks.
MMI Preparatory School honors the Class of 2023 at 131st commencement ceremony
FREELAND MMI Preparatory School honored the Class of 2023 during its 131st commencement ceremony on Thursday, May 25.
Standoff ends peacefully at historic No. 9 Coal Mine
LANSFORD An hours-long standoff at an historic coal mine ended peacefully at about 4 p.m. Thursday, according to our newsgathering partners at Eyewitness News WBRE/WYOU.