EL PASO, Texas — Top defense officials toured sections of the U.S.-Mexico border Saturday to see how the military could reinforce efforts to block drug smuggling and other illegal activity, as the Pentagon weighs diverting […]
WILKES-BARRE — This week diners will be able to say bonjour to Le Manhattan Bistro once again. When the revitalized French restaurant welcomes guests to South Main Street under the stewardship of restaurateur Rob Friedman, […]
Three years ago this month, Luzerne County’s correctional facilities in Wilkes-Barre housed an average of 712 inmates — 504 at the Water Street prison and 208 at the minimal offenders building on Reichard Street. This […]
WILKES-BARRE — As tax season gets underway, Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro is warning residents about fraudulent calls and scams from criminals impersonating IRS agents. The scammers often tell people they need to send money […]
WILKES-BARRE — The next presidential election is 21 months away, but the Democrats are lining up seemingly by the dozens. They all want a crack at dethroning President Donald Trump, who seems to be just […]
AVOCA — State Rep. Mike Carroll began his comments with a qualifier — and it’s a big one. “Assuming we will have the funding necessary, this problem along Mill Creek will be fixed,” said the […]
WILKES-BARRE — Brian Ferry said he is a candidate for Wilkes-Barre mayor, further adding to the list of Democrats for the May 21 municipal primary. The 31-year-old Ferry joins incumbent Mayor Tony George and former […]
Plymouth man faces multiple drug counts HANOVER TWP. — A Plymouth man was arrested Friday as a result of a drug investigation by township police, the Luzerne County Drug Task Force and the state Office […]
WILKES-BARRE — Individuals filing their 2018 state personal income taxes can help Pennsylvania’s military personnel and their families by donating part or all of their refund to the state’s Military Family Relief Assistance Program (MFRAP). […]
WILKES-BARRE — When Mayor Tony George attends Crime Watch meetings in the coming weeks, he said he won’t be there as a candidate, even though he’s running for re-election and his campaign co-chair, Charlotte Raup, […]
WILKES-BARRE TWP. — Township police have identified a man they say committed armed robberies in both Wilkes-Barre Township and the city Thursday. Officers are seeking Ashavan Terrell Monroe, 22, who is known on the street […]
PLAINS TWP. — A man in a holding cell was seen on video placing counterfeit $100 bills into his mouth after removing the bogus cash from his anus early Friday, township police report. Police said […]
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