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High-stakes gamble: Iranian envoy gets surprise G-7 invite

August 25, 2019 0

BIARRITZ, France — A top Iranian official paid an unannounced visit Sunday to the G-7 summit and headed straight toward the heart of the city where leaders of the world’s major democracies have been debating […]

‘Angel Has Fallen’ tops box office with $21.3 million debut

August 25, 2019 0

NEW YORK — “Angel Has Fallen” easily topped the box office with a $21.3 million debut, according to studio estimates Sunday, as the action sequel became the latest mid-budget release to find modest success in […]

Institute Insights: Perseverance, determination, grit will move region forward

August 25, 2019 0

Imagine how different things might be if Thomas Edison had given up on inventing the lightbulb. He easily could have, after failing 1,000 times. Or if Michael Jordan had quit basketball after he was cut […]

Luzerne County Council voting on capital projects plan

August 25, 2019 0

Luzerne County Council is set to adopt a capital plan Tuesday. As required by the home rule charter, county Manager C. David Pedri submitted his proposal in May. He requested $1.956 million in capital funding […]

Look Back: Oldest athletic field in the Wyoming Valley. Huber Field in Plymouth?

August 25, 2019 0

What is perhaps the oldest athletic field still in use in the Wyoming Valley could be Huber Field in Plymouth. The earliest news article found about Huber Field near the Wyoming Valley West High School […]

Dallas School District cuts ribbon on new Intermediate School

August 25, 2019 0

DALLAS — A new school year is on the horizon, and to kick things off the Dallas School District unveiled its brand new Dallas Intermediate School with a lavish ceremony on Sunday. “Today is a […]

Development plans scrapped for massive parcel in Luzerne County

August 25, 2019 0

A massive tract in three southern Luzerne County municipalities once pitched for a housing project will remain forested, the owner said. “I’m trying to make sure this thing has a happy ending,” said William Dittmar, […]

Features

As school starts, Wolf Administration encourages healthy eating habits

August 24, 2019 0

WILKES-BARRE — Wolf Administration officials last week discussed the importance of proper nutrition, especially among school-aged children, and offered healthy tips to parents and students who are preparing for the new school year. “We want [...]
Around town: Looking back on summer and ahead to fall

August 24, 2019 0
Central Catholic High School Class of 1969 celebrates 50-year reunion

August 23, 2019 0

Look Back: Oldest athletic field in the Wyoming Valley. Huber Field in Plymouth?

August 25, 2019

Dallas School District cuts ribbon on new Intermediate School

August 25, 2019

Development plans scrapped for massive parcel in Luzerne County

August 25, 2019

PA 2-1-1 Northeast/Help Line call to action

August 25, 2019

Long before I joined Family Service Association of Northeastern Pennsylvania (FSA) on July 1, 2019, FSA was leading the charge in information referral in Luzerne County. The journey began in 1972, after the Agnes flood. […]

Garlic is front and center at Drums festival

August 24, 2019

DRUMS — You may not know it, but garlic is everywhere. And in Drums, not only is garlic used, but it is celebrated. The 19th annual Hot and Stinky Garlic Festival was held Saturday afternoon […]

Fine Arts Fiesta announces establishment of the Jane Lampe Groh Fund

August 24, 2019

WILKES-BARRE — The Fine Arts Fiesta has announced the establishment of the Jane Lampe Groh Fine Arts Fiesta Fund at the Luzerne Foundation. The Fine Arts Fiesta, Pennsylvania’s oldest full-scale arts festival, was founded in […]

Red Cross offers safety tips as students head back to school

August 24, 2019

WILKES-BARRE — The American Red Cross has one clear message for students returning to school — stay safe. As school bells are calling students back to the classroom, the American Red Cross wants to make […]

Plans being finalized as Plymouth prepares for The Wall That Heals

August 24, 2019

PLYMOUTH — The finishing touches are being put to the plans to bring The Wall That Heals to Plymouth on Sept. 3-8. A group of volunteers completed making 157 large red, white and blue bows […]

Beyond the Byline: School days in the time of Camelot

August 24, 2019

“Don’t let it be forgot, that once there was a spot, for one brief shining moment, that was known as Camelot.” — Alan Jay Lerner WILKES-BARRE — Every year at this time, I get a […]

First Vegas-themed gaming room opens in Western Pennsylvania

August 24, 2019

WILKES-BARRE — The first legal Video Gaming Terminals in Western Pennsylvania opened to the public last week at Emlenton Truck Plaza in Emlenton. The Pennsylvania legislature approved truck stop gaming in 2017. Emlenton Truck Plaza […]

New leaders, new schedules, new school: First days are here

August 24, 2019

Three districts begin school with changes in leadership. One swings the doors of a new school open, while another closes a tradition-rich chapter with sports consolidation. Seven of 11 Luzerne County School Districts, and all […]

Hanover Twp. police search for scooter operator

August 24, 2019

HANOVER TWP. — Police are looking for a man accused of fleeing a traffic stop on West End Road. According to the Hanover Township Police Department’s Facebook page, a white male wearing a hat and […]