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Property Transactions

11:28pm

The following real estate transactions have been recorded in the Luzerne County Office of the Recorder of Deeds for the week of May 20:

Ashley Memorial Day Parade lineup

11:27pm

ASHLEY - The 131st annual Ashley Memorial Day Parade will begin at 9 a.m. Monday. It is the oldest continued Memorial Day parade in the country.

Have we lost all desire to vote?

11:20pm

Low turnout spells trouble for democracy

While other row offices were eliminated, Luzerne County's home rule charter kept the controller to independently scrutinize its $260 million in spending, 1,400-plus workers and more than 50 departments providing services from tax assessment to 911...

It'll be at least five weeks before Charlie Lucas will be able to swim. The 16-year-old said he might even try diving for the first time.

Waiting to breathe – on his own

11:20pm

Teen getting surgeries to open windpipe

DALLAS TWP. — Michael A. MacDowell remembers his first visit through the majestic archway on to the Misericordia University campus in the fall of 1997.

MacDowell led Misericordia's transformation

11:19pm

WHITE HAVEN — The grand opening of the White Haven Community Library and Visitors Center was much more than a celebration of the provision of a wonderful collection of books to area residents, its proponents said. It was the reflection of the community's...

White Haven library, visitors center opens

11:18pm

Community finds new use for former Lehigh Valley Railroad engine house.

Contest for Cutest Kids set to start

11:18pm

Cash prizes available in several categories for online contest that begins June 2.

WILKES-BARRE — One area grad student thinks the government has no place asking people to pray.

Area student's banner refutes validity of prayer

11:16pm

Justin Vacula took exception to the federal government
recognizing a day of prayer.

KINGSTON - Chances are Marvin Rappaport got to know many of his constituents while walking through the neighborhoods with his wife Barbara and working in his pharmacy.

Councilman recalled as hardworking respected

11:14pm

WILKES-BARRE — City emergency responders wrapped up National Emergency Medical Services Week with a day of teaching.

W-B has hands-on style for EMS week

11:10pm

Open houses were held at two fire
department sites in the city, where people learned hands-only CPR.

It's retro, it's versatile, it's practical and it's fun. But there's a much more meaningful reason that “King” Tim Nulton loves his plum-colored PT Cruiser.

Cruisin' to help son, autism fight

11:10pm

Dan Nulton takes PT Cruiser in parades with his club and shows it off at other events.

WILKES-BARRE — The 6th annual MayDay Music Festival rocked Kirby Park on Saturday despite the below average temperature, and at times, heavy winds.

Sounds of music benefit U.S. armed forces

11:10pm

Sixth annual MayDay Music Festival helps U.S. troops and their families.

Annual Anthracite run Saturday in West Pittston

4:57pm

St. Monica's Parish recently held May Crowning ceremonies. From left, first row, are Tommy Lynch, Dylan Kostik, Kendall Heck, Andrew Lucas, Anneliese Romani, Maria Marianacci, Gabrielle Alberigi. Second row, Madeline Hindmarsh, Allie Silinskie, Madelyn Keating, Fr.

St Monica's Parish in West Wyoming holds May Crowning

4:57pm

Lenny Javick III, of Shavertown has attained the rank of Eagle Scout, the highest rank in the Boy Scouts of America. Lenny passed his NEPA Council Eagle Scout Board of Review on Dec. 19, 2012. He is the 14th Eagle Scout of Troop 281, Dallas, and the only Centennial Eagle...

Javick attains rank of Eagle Scout

4:57pm

Exeter Borough refuse and recyling information

4:57pm

Students at St. Joseph Marello Parish, William Street, Pittston received the Holy Eucharist on Sunday, May 5. Members of the 2013 First Holy Communion Class are, from left, first row, Jacob Granahan, Patrick Branley, Julia Girman, Morgan Maida, Sofia Gonzales, Dylan...

First Holy Communion celebrated at St. Joseph Marello Parish

4:56pm

United Methodist Homes' Wesley Village hosted one of its regular blood drives with nearly two dozen people stepping up to give the gift of life. Food Service Manager Donna Dolinish donates under the supervision of Red Cross Technician Jane Vanchure, standing.

Wesley Village in Jenkins Twp. hosts successful blood drive

4:56pm

Avoca garbage collection moves ahead a day this week

4:56pm

Wyoming Area opened the District 2 Class AAA softball playoffs with a win over rival Pittston Area but was eliminated just two days later in a loss at Tunkhannock.

WA beats rival PA but falls on Wednesday

4:56pm

Patriots press top seed to final out

4:55pm

Wyoming Area also eliminated after enjoying 5-0 lead against Abington

The Luzerne County Historical Society is hosting a special exhibition at the T.W. Shoemaker Art Gallery entitled “Wyoming Monument: Through the Years.”

Historical Society exhibition honors third presidential visit to the Wyoming Monument

4:55pm

Members of the 2013-14 Wyoming Area cheerleaders coached by Josette Cefalo will hold their annual car wash fundraiser from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 1 at Dileo's Service, Wyoming at the corner of Wyoming Avenue and Ninth Street. Tickets are $5 and may be...

Wyoming Area cheeleaders plan car wash

4:55pm

Memorial Day inspires local poet

4:55pm

Senior Citizen News

4:55pm

Dallas High School athlete Jack Matusiak signed a letter of intent to swim for the New Jersey Institute of Technology Highlanders Division 1 swim team.

Matusiak will continue swimming career

4:25pm

Brian Stepniak, a senior at Dallas High School, has signed a letter of intent to continue his academic and athletic career to play Division 1 baseball at the University of Hartford. Stepniak has been a four-year starter as a pitcher for Dallas. He will major in...

Stepniak will play at Hartford

4:25pm

Bobcats plan make-up registration date

4:25pm

Dallas Middle School wrestlers win at MAWA championships

4:25pm

The Lake-Lehman girls lacrosse program is rising quickly and there is reason to believe it will continue in the years ahead.

LL girls lacrosse program continues upswing

4:24pm

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