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What you need to know about the Route 309 Burger King plan, traffic and more

June 24, 2019 0

WILKES-BARRE TWP. — A new Burger King project at Blackman Street and Route 309 appears to be just a zoning variance approval away from happening. What remains to be seen is what that project and […]

Beyond the Byline: Did we forget about Agnes? Never.

June 24, 2019 0

WILKES-BARRE — Sunday marked the 47th anniversary of the most devastating flood in Wyoming Valley history. Did you forget? On June 23, 1972, Hurricane Agnes caused the Susquehanna River to swell to the point that […]

Wilkes-Barre Area meeting: Budget, dress code, change orders, Fischer settlement

June 24, 2019 0

WILKES-BARRE — The Wilkes-Barre Area School Board on Monday voted for a budget with a tax hike lower than previously planned, and approved a new dress code designed to slightly loosen some rules — most […]

Wilkes-Barre Area Wolfpack cheerleaders start gofundme for gear

June 24, 2019 0

A new gofundme account has been set up to help Wilkes-Barre Area School District cheerleaders offset costs of creating a new, single team under the Wolfpack. The page for the fundraising effort lists $2,000 as […]

Garage sale deal expected to close Tuesday

June 24, 2019 0

WILKES-BARRE — The sale of the Park & Lock East parkade is expected to close today, a day after the Wilkes-Barre Parking Authority approved the paperwork necessary for the $1.55 million acquisition from the city. […]

Police: Handcuffed man attempts escape

June 24, 2019 0

WILKES-BARRE — A handcuffed Hanover Township man kicked a Luzerne County sheriff deputy and attempted to escape during a traffic stop on Carlisle Street late Friday night, according to court records. State police, assisting in […]

Police officer injured while investigating domestic dispute

June 24, 2019 0

WILKES-BARRE — A city police officer was injured while investigating a domestic dispute on Scott Street early Monday morning. Police responded to 805 Scott St. just after 12 a.m. when a door was slammed on […]