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UPDATE: Five dead, five officers wounded in Illinois shooting

AURORA, Ill. — A gunman opened fire at a manufacturing plant in suburban Chicago on Friday, killing five people and wounding five police officers before he was fatally shot, police said. Aurora, Illinois, Police Chief […]

Rep. Mullery takes ‘One.19’ initiative to Hazle Township

February 15, 2019 0

HAZLE TWP. — State Rep. Gerald Mullery recently continued his community outreach service — dubbed “One.19” — with a visit to Hazle Township. Mullery, D-Newport Township, began the tour by meeting with Jason and Paul […]

Even with proposed increase, WB mayor says recycling fee a ‘gift’

February 15, 2019 0

WILKES-BARRE — Even though he wants residents to pay more to collect their recyclables, Mayor Tony George considers the $60 annual fee he’s proposed to balance the budget a “gift.” City council approved the $50.4 […]

Authorities intercept package filled with marijuana; two arrested

February 15, 2019 0

KINGSTON TWP. — Two men facing drug trafficking charges after authorities intercepted a package mailed from California that allegedly contained marijuana have been released on bail. Davoughn Roshane Roberts, 24, of Port Arthur, Texas, and […]

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Leadership WB group aims to improve Nanticoke’s Quality Hill Park

February 15, 2019 0

WILKES-BARRE — A Leadership Wilkes-Barre project committee is looking to restore and beautify Quality Hill Park on Hill Street in Nanticoke. The committee said the public park is a destination for many local families to […]

Pa. Auditor General blasts child-abuse policies; local schools respond

February 15, 2019 0

HARRISBURG — The state Auditor General issued a stinging media release this week, saying nearly a quarter million students statewide attend districts lacking updated policies on child abuse. But two local superintendents said it may […]

Exeter woman announces run for Luzerne County Council

February 15, 2019 0

Exeter resident Kendra Radle has announced she is running for Luzerne County Council. A 25-year-old Republican, Radle graduated from Wyoming Area High School in 2012 and received a bachelor’s degree in political science from Wilkes […]

Hanover Area names acting chief, suspended superintendent gives his side

February 15, 2019 0

HANOVER TWP. — The Hanover Area School Board appointed Elementary Principal Terry Schnee as acting superintendent while suspended Superintendent William Jones sat in the audience at a special meeting Friday. Afterward, Jones and his attorney, […]