2020
25,616 articles
Police: Juvenile, 17, used Taser in attempted car theft
HANOVER TWP. Township police said they arrested a 17-year-old boy after he allegedly used a Taser in an attempt to steal a vehicle on Sans Souci Parkway on Tuesday.
Locals discuss life, legacy of Lennon on 40th anniversary of his death
WILKES-BARRE Several local Beatles fans/experts Tuesday discussed the 40th anniversary of John Lennon s murder and how that event impacted them, the world and why.
Nursing home industry: Pa. illegally withheld funds
The nursing home industry is suing Pennsylvania, claiming Tuesday that the state illegally withheld more than $150 million that was intended to help long-term care facilities shoulder the financial bu
State police: Man rammed vehicle occupied by two children
SUGARLOAF TWP. State police arrested a man from Huntingdon County on allegations he endangered a woman and two children by ramming their vehicle multiple times late Monday night.
Police: Marijuana and gun found in woman’s vehicle
DALLAS A woman from Hanover Township was arraigned Tuesday after borough police say they found a stolen firearm and marijuana joints inside her vehicle during a traffic stop.
Coughlin likely to be converted to housing with retail, office space
WILKES-BARRE There is a lot of interest in the Coughlin High School building and the likelihood is that it will be converted to a mixed-use property of apartments or condominiums and retail/office s
WB budget dispute leads Brown to prepare for layoffs, service cuts next year
WILKES-BARRE With no sign of city council agreeing to the fee increases proposed to balance his 2021 budget, Mayor George Brown is prepared for layoffs and service cuts in January.