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Pittston-based company hired as Luzerne County insurance broker

Pittston-based Joyce Insurance Group is once again Luzerne County’s insurance broker. A county council majority voted Tuesday to retain the company to seek insurance providers and administer claims for county coverage, pointing to a $10,000 […]

Pittston-based company hired as Luzerne County insurance broker

Pittston-based company hired as Luzerne County insurance broker

December 10, 2019

Pittston-based Joyce Insurance Group is once again Luzerne County’s insurance broker. A county council majority voted Tuesday to retain the company to seek insurance providers and administer claims for county coverage, pointing to a $10,000 […]

Pennsylvania trooper shot and wounded, prompting standoff

Pennsylvania trooper shot and wounded, prompting standoff

December 10, 2019

ELKLAND — A Pennsylvania state trooper was shot and wounded Tuesday afternoon at a home in a rural area near the border with New York state, prompting a standoff with the barricaded gunman that lasted […]

Multiple killed in New Jersey shooting, including an officer

Multiple killed in New Jersey shooting, including an officer

December 10, 2019

JERSEY CITY, N.J. — A police officer and multiple others were killed in a shooting in Jersey City Tuesday that authorities say is not believed to have been a terrorism attack. One officer was pronounced […]

King’s College adding virtual e-sports next fall

King’s College adding virtual e-sports next fall

December 10, 2019

WILKES-BARRE — It’s a chair and a screen, not a ball and a field, but e-sports continues to boom in the area, with King’s College announcing entry into the virtual competitive world beginning fall 2020. […]

Wilkes University to announce 7th president Thursday morning

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 S. Main St. Speakers include Interim President Paul S. […]

Hanover Township native Dr. Diane Bray opens podiatry center in Hershey

Hanover Township native Dr. Diane Bray opens podiatry center in Hershey

December 10, 2019

Dr. Diane Stchur Bray has recently opened Healthy Steps Podiatry Center on Chocolate Avenue in Hershey. Dr. Bray, a graduate of Hanover Area High School, received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology and Molecular […]

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

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 […]

WVC wrestling preview: WBA hopes for strong start in a division of parity

December 10, 2019

When the new Wilkes-Barre Area Wolfpack teams began practicing together this school year, there was an adjustment period in most sports. The athletes and coaches had to get used to new routines and get familiar [...]
College Corner: Dallas’ Luksic helping lead Widener swim team

December 10, 2019

John Porter Luksic has been a standout performer on the men’s swim team ever since he stepped onto the Widener University campus, and this season is no exception. Luksic, from Shavertown and a Dallas graduate, [...]
Dunmore girls basketball team ruins debut of new Crestwood coach Hopkins

December 9, 2019

DUNMORE — Some pretty big point producers are missing from a Dunmore girls basketball team that came within seven points of winning a state title last season. The form that took the Bucks there isn’t. [...]
H.S. Boys Basketball: Nanticoke Area defeats Lake-Lehman in overtime

December 9, 2019

Colby Butczynski scored 31 points as Nanticoke Area defeated Lake-Lehman 64-54 in overtime Monday night in boys basketball. The game was tied 53-53 after regulation. Jake Krupinski added 10 for Nanticoke Area. Max Paczewski and [...]

Our View: Raup’s dedication to Crime Watch worthy of admiration

December 10, 2019

Consider the remarkable dedication Charlotte Raup has shown in seeking a safer community. After 25 years, the veteran Crime Watch volunteer just stepped down from the role of president of the Wilkes-Barre Crime Watch Coalition [...]
Bob Franken: That is what friends are for

December 10, 2019
Our View: WVW needs to strike balance on fund balance

December 10, 2019
John M. Crisp: Evidence, proof and undisputed facts

December 9, 2019

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