Monday, September 14, 2026

Luzerne County Fair closes out

The 2026 Luzerne County Fair wrapped up Sunday at the Luzerne County Fairgrounds in Dallas.

Multicultural Parade and Festival celebrates diversity in Wilkes-Barre

WILKES-BARRE — The sights, sounds and flavors of cultures from across the world filled downtown Wilkes-Barre on Saturday as the city’s ninth annual Multicultural Parade and Festival brought the community together on Public Square.

Forty Fort Cemetery races draw record crowd to support local history

Roughly 600 runners and walkers gathered in Forty Fort Saturday morning, breaking attendance records for the 3rd annual 5K, 10K run and walk to benefit the Forty Fort Cemetery Association.

Five‑Time Best of the Best Winner Back Mountain Hearing Care, Where Patients Come First

  For Dr. Kayla Bloom-Trosky, opening Back Mountain Hearing Care was more than starting a business — it was an opportunity to bring compassionate, patient-centered hearing healthcare back to the community that helped shape her. A...

Luzerne County officials recall painful experiences during 9/11

In a solemn Friday morning ceremony, two Luzerne County officials — Councilwoman Dawn Simmons and Manager Romilda Crocamo — described what it was like to be in New York City as the 9/11 terrorist attack occurred 25 years ago.

‘The pain remains’: Brother remembers 9/11 hero at LCCC ceremony

NANTICOKE — On a day when America remembers and honors all who perished on Sept. 11, 2001, Felix Danz paid tribute to his brother, Vin Danz, who was killed when the South Tower collapsed.

King’s College remembers 9/11

The King’s College community lit four candles of remembrance on Friday morning during a service to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001.

‘Paws and Remember’ event held to remember 9/11 at Wilkes

WILKES-BARRE — More than 300 dogs served beside first responders in the aftermath of the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001. To this day, it remains the largest canine search-and-rescue deployment in American history.

Judge denies $60,000 attorney’s fees request from reinstated Forty Fort civil service commission members

WILKES-BARRE — A Luzerne County judge who ordered the reinstatement of two ousted Forty Fort civil service commission members has now denied their request for further relief.

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Hurts throws 3 TD passes, Eagles stuff Commanders’ late 2-point try to win opener

PHILADELPHIA — Jalen Hurts can count on a few guarantees in each season opener.

T.J. Watt’s late pick-6 pushes sluggish Steelers past injury-laden Falcons

PITTSBURGH — T.J. Watt began his 10th season by trying to move past the noise that followed his ninth.

NFL roundup: Late touchdown lifts Bills past Texans in battle of AFC contenders

HOUSTON — Josh Allen didn’t wait for the question he knew was coming on Sunday after finally leading the Buffalo Bills to a road win over the Houston Texans in a season-opening thriller.

RailRiders drop pivotal series in Rochester, now 2 back of lead

The Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders fell 6-4 to the Rochester Red Wings at ESL Ballpark on Sunday afternoon. The RailRiders dropped four out of six in the series as the Red Wings opened a two-game lead in the second-half standings with six games to play.

Zverev beats Shelton to win US Open title, extend drought by American men

NEW YORK — Alexander Zverev’s best year in tennis goes on, and so does that lengthy Grand Slam drought for American men.

Larson ends 51-race winless streak, boosts title hopes at Gateway

MADISON, Ill. — Kyle Larson ended a 51-race winless streak Sunday, edging Hendrick Motorsports teammate Alex Bowman in overtime of a crash-filled NASCAR Cup Series race at World Wide Technology Raceway that shook up the playoff standings.

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