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Local concert promoters sue Atlanta rapper Lil Baby over Bentley’s no-show

October 22, 2019

WILKES-BARRE — A suit has been filed in Luzerne County court against Atlanta rapper Lil Baby, accusing him of breaching a contract after he allegedly failed to appear at a local bar for a performance […]

Hearing continued for suspect accused of rape

October 22, 2019

WILKES-BARRE — A Kingston man remained jailed Tuesday on allegations he lured a woman with a diminished mental capacity behind a dumpster and raped her. City police arrested Fred Larry Jr., 55, of Penn Street, […]

Jimmy Carter hospitalized after fall at Georgia home

October 22, 2019

ATLANTA (AP) — Former President Jimmy Carter had another fall at his home in Plains, Georgia, fracturing his pelvis and going to the hospital for treatment and observation, a spokeswoman said Tuesday. Carter Center spokeswoman […]

Police: Man swung machete during fight

October 22, 2019

PLYMOUTH — Borough police on Monday charged Thomas Hulsey, 66, after investigating claims he swung a machete at another person during a fight earlier this month. Police allege Hulsey, was involved in a fight with […]

WB Twp. police arrested alleged drug trafficker

October 22, 2019

WILKES-BARRE TWP. — A Philadelphia man was busted Monday after authorities allegedly found a large amount of illegal narcotics on Monday. Hakeem Sehneah, 29, was arrested after he allegedly sold crack cocaine to an agent […]

Biden: Pence fueling Trump’s ‘reckless trade wars’

October 22, 2019

DURYEA — Former Vice President Joe Biden Monday blasted Vice President Mike Pence for “fueling President Donald Trump’s reckless trade wars and slighting American workers.” Biden, who will follow Pence to Northeastern Pennsylvania Tuesday and […]

Valley Crest developer still lining up funding for highway reconfiguration

October 22, 2019

PLAINS TWP. — A development company is making progress securing $13 million for highway traffic improvements needed to proceed with its $94 million project at the 62-acre former Valley Crest Nursing Home site. The state […]