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Open Skate at Mohegan Sun Arena to benefit Toys for Tots

November 14, 2019

WILKES-BARRE TWP. — Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza will hold its 16th annual Toys for Tots Open Skate from 6 to 8 p.m. on Dec. 10. The event is presented by Utz snack foods […]

Public radio’s Terry Gross to speak at Wilkes event

November 14, 2019

WILKES-BARRE — A bit of “Fresh Air” will be coming to Wilkes University’s Dorothy Dixon Darte Center in April. The host of the National Public Radio show will deliver the next Max Rosenn Lecture in […]

Eye on the prize: United Way brings high-tech vision screening to W-B Area

November 14, 2019

WILKES-BARRE — Gloria Griffith seemed to be getting all the letters right in a classic vision acuity test, the one where you cover one eye and read letters on a wall. But there was a […]

Plans for Luzerne County programs uncertain due to nonprofit’s contract termination

November 14, 2019

Luzerne County officials said they are scrambling to come up with plans to cover several programs long handled by Catholic Social Services due to the nonprofit’s abrupt termination notice. The issue came to light during […]

Fairview Twp. police looking for pair who burglarized Dunkin’ Donuts

November 14, 2019

FAIRVIEW TWP. — Police in the Back Mountain are looking for help in identifying two suspects they say broke into a Dunkin’ Donuts location, getting away with thousands of dollars. Fairview Township Police, via a […]

Developer plans to convert W-B Twp. high school to apartment complex

November 14, 2019

WILKES-BARRE TWP. — A developer plans to transform the former Wilkes-Barre Township High School into a 30-unit apartment complex for seniors 55 and over. According to Wilkes-Barre Township Mayor Carl Kuren and Zoning/Code Enforcement Officer […]

Dunkin’ Donuts eyes East Market Street site in WB

November 14, 2019

WILKES-BARRE — Dunkin’ Donuts is investigating a possible site for a new store that would be built at the corner of Market Street and Wilkes-Barre Boulevard. The news also comes as a Citizens Bank branch […]