2023
9,135 articles
Knights of Columbus support Human Life Resource Center
The Knights of Columbus, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, Swoyersville Council #12976, recently offered a generous monetary donation to the Human Life Resource Center, Wilkes-Barre. The Center is an all-volun
‘Buttery and savory and I know it’s good for me’
I want to roast it, I told Laura Golomb Kosco as she sold me a huge, beautiful head of cauliflower at the Wilkes-Barre Farmers Market last Thursday.
Hazleton man charged with driving vehicle reported stolen in Pittston Twp.
HAZLETON A man from Hazleton was charged on allegations he was driving a vehicle reported stolen in Pittston Township.
Threats again prompt early dismissal at some local school districts
For the second time in seven days, threats to schools prompted early dismissals in some local school districts Thursday morning.
Approximately 25 Luzerne County voters missing secrecy envelopes in mail ballot package
Approximately 25 Luzerne County voters did not receive secrecy envelopes with their Nov. 7 general election mail ballots due to a brief jam in the outside vendor s automated ballot packaging system, t
Police: Mother left kids unsupervised in home filled with excrement, rodents
PLAINS TWP. A 38-year-old mother of five children was arraigned on allegations she endangered her children left unsupervised in a residence filled with human waste, dead rodents and rotting food in
Hillside to host BBQ event for area first responders
JACKSON TWP. Last year first responders turned out to help The Lands at Hillside Farms when flames broke out in their former education center.
Pashinski announces $19 million to help rehabilitate WB stormwater infrastructure
WILKES-BARRE State Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski announced the allotment of $19 million in state funding to rehabilitate a wastewater system in Wilkes-Barre.
West Market Street roadwork scheduled for today in WB
WILKES-BARRE West Market Street, between Public Square and Franklin Street, will be closed for paving today. Motorists are asked to avoid the area, as they will not be able to access Public Square f
Altuve and Javier lead Astros to 8-5 win at Rangers as Houston closes to 2-1 in ALCS
ARLINGTON, Texas Jose Altuve homered, Cristian Javier worked into the sixth inning of another solid postseason start and the Houston Astros beat the Texas Rangers 8-5 on Wednesday night, closing to
Luzerne County leaders learn what it means to ‘Dress for Success’
Linda Loop, founder and CEO of Dress for Success Luzerne County, told visiting county council members a story that captured the essence of her organization.
Luzerne County among five selected for statewide initiative supporting abused and neglected children
HARRISBURG Pennsylvania s Supreme Court announced the selection of five new counties including Luzerne County to participate in the fifth phase of the Pennsylvania State Roundtable s Family Enga
Watro’s bill to help veterans obtain EMS licenses heads to Shapiro’s desk
Rep. Dane Watro on Wednesday said veterans with medical backgrounds from their military service can be critical to assisting Pennsylvania s EMS system with its workforce challenges.
Baker bill to increase school bus safety passed by senate
DALLAS The Pennsylvania Senate on Tuesday unanimously passed a bill sponsored by Sen. Lisa Baker to enhance the safe transportation of school children by establishing new traffic rules and strengthe
WBS Penguins preparing for Saturday’s home opener against Springfield
The long wait ends for Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins fans Saturday night.
Yudichak ‘blessed, honored’ to be named next LCCC president
WILKES-BARRE Former state senator John Yudichak on Wednesday said he feels blessed and honored to have been chosen to take over the helm at Luzerne County Community College.
Local roundup: Crestwood field hockey rallies past WBA in overtime
Aubrey Macri scored at the 3:34 mark of overtime to complete a 2-1 rally for a win for Crestwood over Wilkes-Barre Area on Wednesday in WVC field hockey play.
Jordan fails again in House speaker vote
WASHINGTON Firebrand Republican Rep. Jim Jordan failed again Wednesday on a crucial second ballot to become House speaker, but the hard-fighting ally of Donald Trump showed no signs of dropping out