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Pringle man pleads guilty in child sex case WILKES-BARRE — A Pringle man who was accused earlier this year of attempting to contact an underage boy for sex has pleaded guilty. Michael Laton, 33, entered […]
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ODs dominate drug-abuse talk, but new report shows problem runs much deeper
The opioid abuse crisis has become so widespread that one in 37 hospitalizations in Pennsylvania were opioid-related in 2017, according to a new report. The good news, such as it is: Luzerne County is bucking […]
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Boil advisory for some residents in Wilkes-Barre after main break
WILKES-BARRE — Pennsylvania American Water has issued a precautionary boil advisory for customers in part of the city due to a break in an 8-inch main along Coal Street. Repairs are expected to be completed […]
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Residents snatching up Mega Millions tickets as jackpot climbs to $654M
WILKES-BARRE — If you have $2 and a dream, now might be the time to take your shot at fame and fortune. Tuesday’s Mega Millions jackpot stands at an estimated $654 million, making it the […]
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Stipend converted to part of pay for two at Wilkes-Barre Area CTC
PLAINS TWP. — In a meeting lasting only a few minutes, the Joint Operating Committee that oversees the Wilkes-Barre Area Career and Technical Center converted $5,000 annual stipends for two employees to part of their […]
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Man who jumped into river charged with risking lives of firefighters, police
PITTSTON — A homeless man allegedly risked the lives of firefighters and police officers who saved him after he jumped from a railroad bridge into the Susquehanna River last month. City police allege Dylan Michael […]
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One dead in Wilkes-Barre crash on North Sherman Street
WILKES-BARRE — City police have confirmed one person was killed in a two-vehicle crash about 7 p.m. Monday on North Sherman Street. A deputy coroner was called to the scene but did not speak with […]
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WVIA staffers honored with Mid-Atlantic Emmy Awards
PITTSTON — WVIA Public Media’s production division — VIA Studios Global in the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton market — received two 2018 Mid-Atlantic Regional Emmy Awards. The Mid-Atlantic Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences […]
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Armed robbery at Forty Fort credit union; police seek two suspects
FORTY FORT — Two men robbed the Warehouse, Office and Drivers Federal Credit Union at 1265 Wyoming Ave. on Monday. The credit union is right next to the Forty Fort municipal building, which is home […]
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Wilkes-Barre Area superintendent taking coffee chats on the road
WILKES-BARRE — Taking his show on the road, Wilkes-Barre Area School District Superintendent Brian Costello is trying a new approach in public outreach, hosting his second “Coffee with the Superintendent” at a Wilkes-Barre coffee shop […]
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Energy-savings firm completes $3.95M in Luzerne County government projects
Pennsylvania-based McClure Company has substantially completed $3.95 million in Luzerne County government projects expected to save $5.32 million in electric, gas and other utility expenses over 20 years, according to its recent county council presentation. […]
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Kingston noise call leads to man’s arrest KINGSTON — Police investigating a noise complaint at an apartment building on North Sprague Avenue arrested Mario Miranda, 36, on charges he provided a false name Sunday. According […]