20th Senate District primary: Baker touts experience, Meyers rallies against ‘leftist radical woke agenda’
Republican incumbent state senator Lisa Baker faces challenger Tyler Meyers in the 20th Senate District primary on May 19.
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Republican registration lead in Luzerne County up to 3.4%
The Republican registration lead in Luzerne County is up to 7,087, which is 3.4% of the 206,241voters registered in the county for Tuesday's primary election.
Holy Redeemer’s Hine reflects on 55-year career as teacher
How does a math teacher sum up 55 years in education and 33 years coaching?
Valley West opens softball-team investigation following parent complaints
Wyoming Valley West is conducting an investigation involving the Spartan softball program in response to a group of mothers who have raised concerns about how the team’s coaching staff is treating their da...
State candidates stake out positions on data centers
We asked candidates for state Legislature in the May 19 primary for their views on data centers, which can add billions to the economy of Northeast Pennsylvania but deplete electric and water supplies and cr...
Luzerne County planners approve zoning plan to address data center development
Luzerne County Planning Commission approved a zoning proposal that would limit data centers to certain zoning districts in 19 municipalities and require zoning board approval.
Eyeing massive capital projects, Valley West proposes $110M budget
The Wyoming Valley West Board of Education introduced an approximately $110 million proposed budget with a 5.1% property tax hike for the 2026-27 school year Wednesday. The budget proposal comes as Valley We...
Man Life Flighted after being attacked by own dogs in White Haven
A man was seriously injured and transported by Life Flight to a local hospital after being attacked by his own dogs on Wednesday night in White Haven.
Demolition of Harris Hill Road bridge in Kingston Twp. to start next week
Demolition of the Harris Hill Road bridge over Toby Creek in Kingston Twp. is scheduled to begin next week, weather permitting, according to a Luzerne County new release.
Rabid groundhog attacks juvenile in Nanticoke
A juvenile was recently attacked by rabid groundhog in Nanticoke, city police said Thursday.
Man killed after being pushed down NYC subway stairs was Jessup native
The man killed last week in New York City after being pushed down a flight of stairs at a subway station was Jessup native Ross Falzone, 76.
Pittston Area school board introduces $67 million budget with no tax hike
The Pittston Area Board of Education introduced an approximately $67 million budget Tuesday that keeps taxes level for the sixth straight year.
New restaurant planned for former Friendly’s near Wyoming Valley Mall
A new Mexican restaurant is planned for the former Friendly’s on Kidder Street in Wilkes-Barre near the Wyoming Valley Mall.
Luzerne County Council advances revised non-discrimination ordinance
Seven members of Luzerne County Council voted Tuesday to advance a revised ordinance that would establish anti-discrimination requirements for employment, housing, education, healthcare and public accommodat...
Pittston Area superintendent addresses his return to work after arrest
Pittston Area Superintendent Kevin Booth addressed the public Tuesday at his first school board meeting since his October arrest on domestic violence charges. A Luzerne County magistrate dismissed the charge...
Fine Arts Fiesta kicks off in Wilkes-Barre Thursday
The Fine Arts Fiesta in Wilkes-Barre offers music, art, an artisians' markeplace, food and more on May 14-17.
AHL CALDER CUP PLAYOFFS: Penguins blank Springfield, take series opener
A trio of rookies helped the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins strike first in their AHL Calder Cup playoff series with the Springfield Thunderbirds. Goals by Bill Zonnon and Tanner Howe backed the 24-save perf...
Forum shows teacher shortage impacting region as educators leave profession
The president and CEO of a two-year technical college with campuses in Scranton and Hazleton discussed ways to mitigate the ongoing teacher shortage
McClay, Stadulis seek Democratic nod for Pashinski’s 121st District seat
Wilkes-Barre Councilwoman Jessica McClay and retired Wilkes-Barre Chief Paramedic Michael J. Stadulis are vying for the Democratic nomination to fill state Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski’s seat in the 121st Legi...
Luzerne County blighted property committee resumes work
After several years of inactivity, the Luzerne County Blighted Property Review Committee met Monday to resume efforts to spur redevelopment on blighted properties.
Wilkes-Barre Area secures 7th year of no tax hikes with $190 million budget
The Wilkes-Barre Area Board of Education introduced a $190.78 million balanced budget Monday. Reaping the benefits of hard-won support from Harrisburg, the budget secures for Wilkes-Barre Area homeowners a s...
Chermak has ‘no comment’ on whether he applied for airport director job
Lackawanna County Commissioner Chris Chermak declined to comment on whether he applied to become the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport's next executive director.
Luzerne County, redevelopment authority reach tentative deal to settle rail litigation
Attorneys representing Luzerne County and the Luzerne County Redevelopment Authority are working to finalize an agreement to settle litigation over the authority's rail line, officials said.
Kingston police gifted big grant to start National Police Week
The Kingston Police Department has more than a million reasons to be happy.