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Help sought for flood-prone Mill Creek in Avoca

February 22, 2019 0

AVOCA — State Rep. Mike Carroll began his comments with a qualifier — and it’s a big one. “Assuming we will have the funding necessary, this problem along Mill Creek will be fixed,” said the […]

Another Democrat enters Wilkes-Barre mayor’s race

February 22, 2019 0

WILKES-BARRE — Brian Ferry said he is a candidate for Wilkes-Barre mayor, further adding to the list of Democrats for the May 21 municipal primary. The 31-year-old Ferry joins incumbent Mayor Tony George and former […]

Police Blotter

February 22, 2019 0

Plymouth man faces multiple drug counts HANOVER TWP. — A Plymouth man was arrested Friday as a result of a drug investigation by township police, the Luzerne County Drug Task Force and the state Office […]

Tax time offers opportunity to help Pennsylvania’s military families

February 22, 2019 0

WILKES-BARRE — Individuals filing their 2018 state personal income taxes can help Pennsylvania’s military personnel and their families by donating part or all of their refund to the state’s Military Family Relief Assistance Program (MFRAP). […]

Wilkes-Barre mayor’s Crime Watch connection a campaign issue for one challenger, not so for another

February 22, 2019 0

WILKES-BARRE — When Mayor Tony George attends Crime Watch meetings in the coming weeks, he said he won’t be there as a candidate, even though he’s running for re-election and his campaign co-chair, Charlotte Raup, […]

Police seeking suspect in Thursday robberies

February 22, 2019 0

WILKES-BARRE TWP. — Township police have identified a man they say committed armed robberies in both Wilkes-Barre Township and the city Thursday. Officers are seeking Ashavan Terrell Monroe, 22, who is known on the street […]

Police: Suspect hid bogus cash in anus, then mouth

February 22, 2019 0

PLAINS TWP. — A man in a holding cell was seen on video placing counterfeit $100 bills into his mouth after removing the bogus cash from his anus early Friday, township police report. Police said […]