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Two shot at Hazleton bar
HAZLETON — Two people were reportedly shot at a city bar late Tuesday, and the search was on for the shooter. The shootings occurred at Lucky Charms on East Fifth Street between Seybert and Hayes […]
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Hazleton Police seeking Wapwallopen woman in fentanyl case
HAZLETON — City police are seeking a Wapwallopen woman for a drug case last fall where she was allegedly caught with 200 bags of fentanyl. A felony warrant has been issued for Kaitlyn Lockard, 23, […]
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Drug possession charge withdrawn WILKES-BARRE — Wilkes-Barre police withdrew charges of possession of a small amount of marijuana and defiant trespass against Tamango Brown, 24, during a preliminary hearing in Luzerne County Central Court on […]
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Pedri’s ‘state of county’ report: More ‘pronounced and noticeable’ improvements
In a 40-slide PowerPoint presentation Tuesday, Luzerne County Manager C. David Pedri highlighted a range of fiscal improvements, initiatives and projects as evidence county government is on a positive path. This “state of the county” […]
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Dagobert Street home struck by gunfire; no injuries reported
WILKES-BARRE — Shots rang out in a city neighborhood Tuesday night for the second time in a matter of hours, striking a Dagobert Street home and drawing a massive police presence to the scene. Police […]
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Wilkes-Barre council hears of potential savings via leasing DPW vehicles
WILKES-BARRE — The city could potentially save hundreds of thousands of dollars by leasing its fleet of Department of Public Works vehicles, council was told Tuesday. The program differs from closed-end leases through dealers and […]
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Kingston Township traffic stop leads to drug, gun charges
KINGSTON TWP. — Three Back Mountain residents were taken into custody after a routine car stop turned into arrests for drugs and a gun early Tuesday, police say. Matthew Edward Minnelli, 21, of Harding, Renee […]
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Arc of Luzerne County’s new executive director opens up about plans
WILKES-BARRE — When Donna Sedor met the participants of The Arc of Luzerne County’s TRACE program, she knew she found the right job. “They all said hello and they were sure to say goodbye when […]
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Pittston Area principal appointed to vacant Luzerne County Council seat
Luzerne County Council selected Pittston Area Middle School Principal Patrick Bilbow as the board’s new member Tuesday night, filling a seat vacated by Edward Brominski. Although Bilbow received unanimous council support in a final vote, […]
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County advised not to hire funeral director as new coroner due to conflicts
Through his attorney, local funeral director Brian Leffler sent a letter to Luzerne County officials this week urging them not to select any funeral director as the next county coroner. Attorney Jason G. Benion, of […]
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Two drive-by shootings strike WB in one day; Chief sees connections (with video)
WILKES-BARRE — One day, two drive-by shootings, untold fear and frustration. For the fourth time in a week, city police were called to a shooting incident Tuesday afternoon. Within hours, they were called to another. […]
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WB Parking Authority: Deal to buy Park & Lock East from city on track
WILKES-BARRE — The sale of the city-owned Park & Lock East garage to the Wilkes-Barre Parking Authority is expected to close in the next few months, authority executive director Tom Torbik said. The authority has […]