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Former WBPD officer Collins faces accusers

WILKES-BARRE — Former Wilkes-Barre police officer Robert M. Collins faced his accusers Thursday as they testified about performing oral sex on him while he was on duty. Collins, 53, of Mountain Top, listened and took […]

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 […]

Solicitor: Crestwood bus issue near end; report to be released soon

March 21, 2019 0

WRIGHT TWP. — The bus driver controversy that canceled two days of school in Crestwood is near an end, with a state auditor general report soon to be released, district Solicitor Jack Dean said at […]

Noted global economist says no recession — for now

March 21, 2019 0

PLAINS TWP. — Jay Bryson, a global economist with Wells Fargo, said in the world of economic development, Northeastern Pennsylvania “hits a lot of singles.” Bryson was the featured speaker Thursday at the Greater Wilkes-Barre […]

Listings released for Luzerne County’s April 25 tax auction

March 21, 2019 0

After racking up more than half a million dollars in unpaid real estate taxes dating back over a decade, a former industrial print shop in Duryea has been listed in Luzerne County’s April 25 tax […]

Unhealthy us: Luzerne is low in annual county health rankings

March 21, 2019 0

The annual County Health Rankings are out, and Luzerne County fared poorly almost anyway you look at it, ranking 63rd of the state’s 67 counties in health outcomes (length and quality of life) and 60th […]

NZ mosque slayings prompt added security, plans for unity rally in Wilkes-Barre

March 21, 2019 0

WILKES-BARRE — Local faith groups will hold a unity rally this weekend in the wake of the recent deadly terror attack on mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand. “Standing Against Terror: United with our Muslim Neighbors” […]

Auditor General DePasquale says Pa. Turnpike facing ‘road to ruin’

March 21, 2019 0

WILKES-BARRE — Auditor General Eugene DePasquale on Thursday said the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission is facing “a road to ruin,” calling “constant” toll increases unfair and unsustainable. DePasquale has also called on the Wolf Administration and […]