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WWII vets honored as Mission BBQ makes area debut

December 9, 2019

WILKES-BARRE TWP. — Bob Megatulski served his country in World War II and Monday he was served whatever he wanted at Mission BBQ. Megatulski, 94, earned four bronze stars for his service as a U.S. […]

Public meeting set for PFM’s presentation on proposed sale of Wilkes-Barre sewers

December 9, 2019

WILKES-BARRE — City council scheduled a public meeting on the proposed sale of the city’s sewer system for 6 p.m. on Dec. 17 at Genetti’s Best Western Plus across the street from City Hall. Council […]

Look Back: Coon’s Pond disappeared for Market Street widening project

December 9, 2019

Before Market Street in Kingston was widened in the mid-1930s, West Side residents enjoyed a popular water hole known as Coon’s Pond. Coon’s Pond, named after Alfred H. Coon, who founded the Coon Construction Co. […]

All hail the Golden Throne: Award honors civic-minded Harveys Lake folks

December 9, 2019

HARVEYS LAKE — Some awards are silver, some are gold. They come in all shapes and sizes, and are traditionally given out to someone who has performed a valuable service. For a group of friends […]

Proposal from prospective Luzerne County insurance broker released

December 9, 2019

While it wasn’t his first pick, Luzerne County Manager C. David Pedri submitted some positive feedback about his second recommendation to select Pittston-based Joyce Insurance Group as county insurance broker. A council majority rejected Pedri’s […]

Luzerne County adds 911 staffers, putting dent in vacancies

December 9, 2019

Luzerne County hired eight 911 telecommunicators in November, although the net increase was seven because another one left, the latest monthly personnel report shows. The department has been trying to address vacancies by beefing up […]

‘I’ve loved Christmas since I was a kid,’ says WB resident with 31 trees in his apartment

December 9, 2019

WILKES-BARRE — For most people, Christmastime means going out and getting yourself a tree to decorate your home or apartment. If you’re feeling particularly adventurous, you might splurge on a tree for outside, as well. […]