Wednesday, September 16, 2026

Flood Protection Authority begins collecting rent from ICE

Luzerne County’s Flood Protection Authority has begun receiving payment for space it leases to the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) at the authority headquarters in Forty Fort.

Luzerne County rail line sale takes unexpected turn as R.J. Corman gets nod from Redevelopment Authority

Luzerne County’s Redevelopment Authority voted Tuesday to sell the county rail line to R.J. Corman Railroad Group for $8.2 million.

Jenkins Township warehouse tied to 12 arrests in statewide marijuana trafficking case

IRWIN, PA - A warehouse in Jenkins Township searched by the Pennsylvania Attorney General’s Office is linked to the arrests of 12 people who allegedly trafficked and sold high-potency marijuana products in stores, mostly vape shops, across the Commonwealth.

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...

Major renovations planned for Wyoming Valley Mall

WILKES-BARRE TWP. — The Wyoming Valley Mall is finally getting a facelift.

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.

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.

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Penn State defense adapting after losing DE Granville to injury

Penn State didn’t have many opportunities to get after a former teammate on Saturday.

RailRiders hold off Jacksonville, gain ground in second-half race

The final week of the regular season is shaping up to be a nerve-wracking one for the RailRiders.

Local Roundup: Roman shoots 4-under to lead Dallas golf to wins

Ryan Roman shot a 4-under 32 as Dallas defeated Berwick 145-183 and Wyoming Valley West 145-189 in a tri-match Tuesday at Irem Country Club.

Sweeping college sports overhaul bill clears early hurdle in Senate vote

WASHINGTON — A bill that proposes to fix some of the biggest problems in college sports — spiraling spending, constant lawsuits and a transfer portal run amok — cleared a major hurdle Tuesday when the Senate voted 74-24 to halt debate and move the measure one step closer to a final up-or-down vote.

Walker runs all over Denver, Mahomes looks healthy as Chiefs beat up Broncos 31-10

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Kenneth Walker III ran for 173 yards and scored two touchdowns in his Chiefs debut, stealing some of the spotlight from Patrick Mahomes and his surgically repaired left knee, and Kansas City exacted some revenge on the Denver Broncos for stealing their AFC West crown with a 31-10 victory Monday night.

DeLuca released from Ravens practice squad

About two weeks after he was signed to the team’s practice squad, the Baltimore Ravens announced on Monday that former Wyoming Area standout and Penn State captain Dominic DeLuca had been released from the team.

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