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Hazleton man suspected of threatening two schools

HAZLETON — A tip from a concerned citizen helped city police thwart a possible mass shooting at two schools, conduct a daylong manhunt and make an arrest, police stated in a news release late Saturday […]

Earthlings head home

September 22, 2019

HIKO, Nev. — The festivals are over and Earthlings from around the globe headed home Sunday after a weekend camping and partying in the dusty Nevada desert and trekking to remote gates of Area 51, […]

Luzerne County screening applications for vacant election director job

September 22, 2019

Luzerne County received approximately nine applications for the election director position by the Sept. 11 deadline, county Administrative Services Division Head David Parsnik said last week. The applications must be screened to determine if the […]

Look back: Flat Iron Hotel razed as part of city redevelopment

September 22, 2019

A unique shaped hotel that hosted many political gatherings, dinners, wedding receptions and events once stood at the corners of South Main, Ross and Hazle streets in Wilkes-Barre. Ross and Hazle streets don’t meet but […]

Hazleton man suspected of threatening two schools

September 21, 2019

Coleman named executive director of the America250PA initiative

September 21, 2019

WILKES-BARRE — The Pennsylvania Commission for the United States Semiquincentennial — America250PA — last week announced that former Exeter Borough Mayor Cassandra Coleman has been appointed executive director for the America250PA initiative. Coleman most recently […]

Beyond the Byline: Young people, get out and vote

September 21, 2019

WILKES-BARRE — Your vote matters. Every vote matters. The issue is that not enough eligible voters vote — just check the turnout figures from non-presidential years especially. You will find that between 20% and 30% […]

At brunch, Kaufer boasts veteran-related proposals

September 21, 2019

KINGSTON — A hot meal and some important chatter were on the docket as state Rep. Aaron Kaufer hosted the Veterans Recognition and Legislative Brunch at the Black Diamond American Legion Post 395 on Saturday. […]