Mailers from political action committees target Luzerne County Council race

Two recent campaign mailers stand out in the Luzerne County Council race because they were generated by non-local political action committees.

Penn State tackle Olu Fashanu a second-team pick on AP midseason All-America team

Washington sixth-year quarterback Michael Penix Jr. highlights The Associated Press midseason All-America team, one of 19 players honored who have been in school at least five years.

Phillies newcomer Trea Turner playing the best baseball of his postseason career

Last offseason, when Trea Turner was a free agent, he would tune in to the Phillies postseason run. He liked what he saw. The team chemistry was palpable. So was the chemistry between the fans and th

D-backs rookie Brandon Pfaadt will try to slow the homer-happy Phillies in Game 3

PHOENIX Arizona s Brandon Pfaadt had some good moments on the mound during the regular season, but struggled to contain the long ball, giving up 22 homers in just 96 innings.

‘Liberty Tree’ to be planted at Wyoming Monument

WYOMING America250PA, in partnership with the Pennsylvania Freemasons, will plant a certified Liberty Tree on the grounds of the Wyoming Monument on Saturday as part of their multi-year Liberty Tr

Persico guilty on all counts in fatal crash

After two days of testimony and a half hour of deliberations, a Carbon County jury convicted Shavertown attorney Joseph Persico in connection with a drunk-driving crash that left one man dead and anot

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Investigation underway into missing Nanticoke booster club funds

NANTICOKE A report of approximately $20,000 missing from the Nanticoke Football 12th Man booster club is being investigated, Luzerne County District Attorney Sam Sanguedolce and Nanticoke Police Chi

AllOne Foundation presents donation to Wilkes-Barre Special Needs Playground Project

WILKES-BARRE On Monday the AllOne Foundation presented the Wilkes-Barre City Special Needs Playground with a $200,000 donation.

Assault charges against Luzerne County council member forwarded to court

WILKES-BARRE A 12-year-old boy playing basketball with five of his friends testified Wednesday his neighbor, Stephen J. Urban, chased them with a baseball bat on Aug. 25.

Chrenko wins Bassmaster Kayak Series event on Susquehanna River

WILKES-BARRE Josh Chrenko said earlier this week that the Susquehanna River is as good as any smallmouth bass river he s ever fished.

Praise to Shapiro administration for capping old oil wells

It is likely among the lesser-known examples of hazards left behind by industry exploiting the environment. It s certainly less obvious than the easily spotted culm banks, abandoned strip mining pits

Shickshinny woman charged after packaged bags of marijuana, firearm found during traffic stop

KINGSTON A proactive drug trafficking investigation by police in Kingston and the Luzerne County Drug Task Force resulted in the arrest of a woman from Shickshinny who was allegedly found with packa

Passenger van driver charged with kicking police officer during traffic stop

WILKES-BARRE TWP. A Wilkes-Barre man was arrested on allegations he kicked a Wilkes-Barre Township police officer during a traffic stop for speeding early Wednesday morning.

Woman charged with felony assault, endangering child

WILKES-BARRE A woman was charged by Wilkes-Barre police with beating a child with a phone charging cord.

Schwarber homers twice, Turner goes deep, Phillies power past Arizona 10-0 in Game 2 of NLCS

PHILADELPHIA Kyle Schwarber is pounding postseason homers at such a rate that he fits right in with Mickey Mantle and Reggie Jackson.

Luzerne County Arts and Entertainment Hall of Fame event a glittering success

We re not exaggerating when we say Saturday s Luzerne County Arts and Entertainment Hall of Fame induction ceremony was the valley s social event of the season.

‘It felt like no one was coming to help anyone’

In the early morning hours of Oct. 7, Skyler Dixon was asleep in her apartment in Tel Aviv, Israel when she was awoken suddenly by her friend as air raid sirens blared throughout the city.

Luzerne County Drug and Alcohol administrator welcomes Tuesday visit by top state official

Luzerne County Drug and Alcohol Administrator Ryan Hogan appreciated Tuesday s opportunity to host Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs Secretary Dr. Latika Davis-Jones in Wilkes-Barre

Citizens weigh in on possible new policy regulating the use of electric bikes atop levee

Several citizens provided feedback Tuesday on a possible new policy regulating the use of electric bikes on popular recreational paths atop the Wyoming Valley Levee along the Susquehanna River.