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Wilkes University to announce 7th president Thursday morning

December 10, 2019

WILKES-BARRE — Wilkes University will announce its seventh president at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 12. The announcement will occur in the Sordoni Art Gallery, 141 South Main St. Speakers include interim president Paul S. […]

Masters of Illusion coming to F.M. Kirby Center March 4

December 10, 2019

WILKES-BARRE — Masters of Illusion, the hit CW television series and America’s largest touring magic show, is coming to the F.M. Kirby Center on Wednesday, March 4 at 7 p.m. Tickets are on sale now […]

Police: Man discharges shotgun into occupied residence

December 10, 2019

WILKES-BARRE — City police said they arrested Edwardo Robles, 31, on charges he discharged a shotgun into an occupied residential structure on Dana Street on Monday. Robles allegedly retrieved a shotgun from his vehicle and […]

Police: Man discharges shotgun into occupied residence

December 10, 2019

Pashinski introduces property tax reduction bill

December 10, 2019

Every property taxpayer in Pennsylvania would receive $800 in school property tax relief under legislation introduced Monday by state Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski, something he says would aid working families and seniors who are struggling […]

Griffith eyes reopening county budget if tax hike OK’d

December 9, 2019

If Luzerne County Council approves any 2020 tax hike Tuesday, councilman-elect Walter Griffith said he will push to reopen the budget when he takes office next month. “Four new people just got elected and are […]

Hanover Twp. officer honored for rescuing Ashley man from fire

December 9, 2019

HANOVER TWP. — A township police officer who saved an Ashley man from a house fire last month was honored Monday night during a ceremony at the Hanover Township Municipal Building. Officer Don Mantush is […]