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Former Attorney General Kathleen Kane formally disbarred by Supreme Court

HARRISBURG — A state Supreme Court order on Friday formally disbarred former Attorney General Kathleen Kane, according to a press release from the Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts. Kane is currently in the Montgomery County […]

Pittston police arrest man for luring child

March 22, 2019 0

PITTSTON — A man facing trial on charges he sexually assaulted three boys was arrested Friday on allegations he lured a child into a vehicle. City police allege Austin Quick, 19, of Pittston, lured a […]

Former Attorney General Kathleen Kane formally disbarred by Supreme Court

March 22, 2019 0

Distinctive Women: Kathi Bankes

March 22, 2019 0

“I love my job. I love to think, ‘I just made her fairy tale come true,’ ” said Kathi Bankes, who considers the chance to help a couple plan a wedding one of the most […]

U.S. Marshals capture man wanted on rape charges in Luzerne County

March 22, 2019 0

SCRANTON — A man wanted by state police on rape charges in Foster Township was captured by U.S. Marshals in Philadelphia Friday morning. State police on Jan. 18 obtained an arrest warrant for Frances William […]

All charges against ex-WBPD officer Collins forwarded to court

March 22, 2019 0

WILKES-BARRE — A district judge from Hazleton has sent all charges against Robert Collins, accused of using his authority as a Wilkes-Barre police officer to extort oral sex from women, to Luzerne County Court. District […]

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Pennsylvania’s unemployment rate dropped to 4 Percent in February

March 22, 2019 0

WILKES-BARRE — Pennsylvania’s unemployment rate decreased to 4 percent in February — down one-tenth of a percentage point from January and matching the lowest rate on record. The Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) […]

Fine Arts Fiesta releases rules for juried exhibitions

March 22, 2019 0

WILKES-BARRE — Details have been released for adult and student juried exhibitions for the 64th Fine Arts Fiesta to be held on Public Square, Thursday through Sunday, May 16-19. Any artist living within a radius […]