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Hanover Area, Dallas school districts react to threats
HANOVER TWP. Two school district s in Luzerne County took action Friday after receiving threats.
‘Mr. Speed’ KISS tribute cancels Kirby Center Saturday show
WILKES-BARRE Mr. Speed , the Kiss Tribute Spectacular show, presented by Joe Nardone at the F.M. Kirby Center scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 16, has been canceled due to a confirmed case of COVID-19
‘Greek Shack’ holds ribbon cutting celebration and blessing in Mountain Top
MOUNTAIN TOP The Greek Shack held a ribbon-cutting celebration and blessing ceremony on Friday for their soft opening of their first location at 683 S. Mountain Blvd., Mountain Top.
CEO Weinberg Regional Food Bank kicks off ‘National Hunger Action Day’
PITTSTON TWP. Jennifer Warabak, executive director of The Commission on Economic Opportunity (CEO), said there are more than 69,000 people in NEPA including 18,780 children who are experiencing
Pa.’s historic low unemployment rate holds steady; drops below national rate
WILKES-BARRE Pennsylvania s unemployment rate was unchanged over the month at 3.5% in August, remaining the lowest rate on record going back to January 1976.
Hazleton Area closes Sugarloaf elementary school due to robbery in area
SUGARLOAF Hazleton Area Superintendent Dr. Brian T. Uplinger announced to parents Friday morning that Valley Elementary/Middle School is closed due to a police incident in the area of the facility.
King’s wellness fair aims to increase awareness about substance use disorder
Visitors accept some free tote bags offered by representatives of Beyond Addiction while enjoying some live music at King s College s Stop the Stigma: A Wellness Festival on Thursday. Local communit
Pittston Area School Board hires substitute vice principal
YATESVILLE The Pittston Area School Board took the unusual step of hiring a substitute Middle School vice principal at Thursday s meeting, rescheduled from Sept. 19.
Entrepreneurs share their stories
WILKES-BARRE Five local entrepreneurs took the stage at the Think Center on Thursday to share their experiences with owning and growing their own businesses as part of the Wilkes-Barre Connect Spotl
Greater Nanticoke Area School Board
NANTICOKE The Greater Nanticoke Area School Board had a very light agenda at Thursday s monthly meeting, but also had as small an attendance as allowed to conduct business. State law requires a quor
Judge: Teen can testify by alternative method
WILKES-BARRE A teen girl allegedly abducted and sexually assaulted for three days can testify against her accusers by an alternative method, Luzerne County Judge Joseph F. Sklarosky Jr. ruled.
Sources: LCCC looking at Yudichak as its next president
NANTICOKE Former State Senator John Yudichak appears to be the front-runner to become the next president of Luzerne County Community College, according to sources.
Gillis found guilty of first degree murder in Exeter Township fatal shooting
WILKES-BARRE A Luzerne County jury found Peter Jonathan Gillis guilty of first degree murder and reckless endangerment on Wednesday for fatally shooting Robert Francis Kile Jr. in Exeter Township in
Couple accused keeping boy, 13, in basement without food, bed
FORTY FORT Luzerne County detectives and Forty Fort police arrested Sean Williams, 48, and his wife, Dana Williams, 57, on allegations they withheld food from a 13-year-old boy forced to sleep witho
Escaped murderer Cavalcante arrested after 2 weeks on the run in Pa.
POTTSTOWN, Pa. (AP) An escaped murderer was captured Wednesday after eluding hundreds of searchers for two weeks, a conclusion that brought relief to anxious residents of southeastern Pennsylvania w
MamaBird, Food Dignity programs distribute food to more than 75 families
SHAVERTOWN More than 75 families dealing with food insecurity received help on Wednesday through a back-to-school pantry stocking event co-sponsored by the MamaBird and Food Dignity organizations.
Arena Authority board approves ‘Code of Conduct’
WILKES-BARRE TWP. The Luzerne County Convention Center Authority board on Wednesday unanimously approved a Code of Conduct that each member will sign and adhere to.
Inmate charged in River Commons Park shooting
WILKES-BARRE An Edwardsville man arrested in August on firearm and drug trafficking offenses was arraigned Tuesday on allegations he was the gunman who shot another man in River Commons Park earlier
Butler Township farm preserved through Luzerne County program
With his 19-year-old son watching on, Matt Balliet signed paperwork Tuesday agreeing to keep his 54-acre Butler Township property as a farm in perpetuity.
Attorney boosts self-defense claim in Exeter Township homicide trial
WILKES-BARRE A Luzerne County jury was shown crime scene photos, including the bullet ridden body of Robert Francis Kile Sr., on the second day of Peter Jonathan Gillis trial before Judge Joseph F.