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PennDOT: Most roadways damaged by storms to reopen this week
WILKES-BARRE PennDOT Secretary Mike Carroll on Monday said he and all state officials understand the impacts that the recent heavy rains and flooding have had on the people of northeast Pennsylvania
Red Cross: Donors needed now as hospital demand outpaces blood donations
The American Red Cross on Monday said it is experiencing a national blood shortage.
A day of remembrance
NANTICOKE A total of 343 firefighters, 72 police officers and eight paramedics gave the ultimate sacrifice 22 years ago during the Sept. 11 terrorists attacks.
‘Mr. Speed’ KISS tribute show at F.M. Kirby Center Saturday, Sept. 16
WILKES-BARRE On Saturday, Sept. 17, at the F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts, Joe Nardone will present the KISS tribute band that stood toe-to-toe against over 200 KISS tribute bands from al
Frantic 911 call played to jury in Exeter Township fatal shooting
WILKES-BARRE A Luzerne County jury Monday got a glimpse of home surveillance footage of Peter Jonathan Gillis discharging a rifle at his neighbor, Robert Francis Kile Sr.
Wilkes-Barre Rotary Club presents check to Osterhout Free Library
WILKES-BARRE The Rotary Club of Wilkes-Barre announced it has donated the proceeds from their All FORE Books Mini Golf Classic fundraiser to the Osterhout Free Library in support of local childr
YMCA holds 29th annual John A. McCole & Connie Umphred Charity Golf Classic
EXETER Jim Thomas, chief executive officer of the Greater Wyoming Valley Area YMCA, on Monday said Camp Kresge serves thousands of individuals annually, helping to build friendships and make memorie
Eagles fans welcome return of NFL
WILKES-BARRE NEPA s Bird Gang returned to their home nest at Rodano s on Public Square on Sunday for a private watch party in celebration of the first Eagle s game of the season.
Look Back: Remembering the flood of 2011
We reporters call it camping out, waiting for police to arrive with a defendant in custody for a preliminary arraignment.
AG Henry warns students of debt relief scams; offers tips for protection
WILKES-BARRE Many Americans will resume making student loan payments in October, so Attorney General Michelle Henry is offering tips for borrowers to protect themselves from scams when making those
Beyond the Byline: It will be a true Hall of Fame night
As Larry Newman, executive director of the Diamond City partnership, clearly detailed in his monthly report to the Downtown Wilkes-Barre Business Association on Friday the key to Downtown Wilkes-Bar
DCNR announces investment in ATV and snowmobile trails and facilities
Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn this week announced new grant funding totaling $1,397,400 for all-terrain vehicle (ATV) and snowmobile facilities and
Good Shepherd Polish National Catholic Church in Plymouth celebrating 125 years
PLYMOUTH The Very Rev. Lucian Urbaniak of the Good Shepherd Polish National Catholic Church in Plymouth said the church s 125th anniversary celebration is very special and meaningful because so many
Indicators 2023: Report explores data through an ‘equity lens’
WILKES-BARRE Jill Avery-Stoss, chief operating officer at The Institute for Public Policy and Economic Development, this week said The Institute s annual Indicators report now includes data specific
Juanita Todd case: Questions remain unanswered 51 years later
WILKES-BARRE A Times Leader story that ran on March 11, 1994, began:
Newman offers positive outlook on health of downtown Wilkes-Barre
WILKES-BARRE Larry Newman, Executive Director at the Diamond City Partnership offered nothing but positivity when he delivered his monthly report to the Downtown Wilkes-Barre Business Association on
Their View: Never forget those that fought for America on 9/11
It s been 22 years since terrorists attacked our country, striking fear in the hearts of all Americans, killing thousands of innocent people and changing the lives of their families forever.
Boot Barn opens new store in Wilkes-Barre Township Commons
WILKES-BARRE TWP. Boot Barn Holdings, Inc. the largest western and workwear retailer in the nation, celebrated the opening of its newest store today in the Wilkes-Barre Township Commons off of Mundy
‘PA CareerLink Day’ events set for 3 locations on Tuesday
WILKES-BARRE Christine Jensen, Administrator at CareerLink Luzerne County, said September is Workforce Development Month in Pennsylvania and the agency s offices in Wilkes-Barre, Hazleton and Pottsv
Exeter Township homicide trial begins Monday
WILKES-BARRE A jury was selected Friday for the Luzerne County criminal homicide trial of Peter J. Gillis, charged with fatally shooting Robert F. Kile Sr. in June 2020.