Berwick Area, Columbia-Montour AVTS receive $280k ‘PAsmart’ Grant
Hundreds of thousands of dollars in new state funding is being invested in career-preparation programs for students throughout Berwick Area.
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Kingston man charged with breaking infant’s bones
A Kingston man was jailed Tuesday with bail set at $1 million on felony child endangerment charges alleging he severely injured his 5-week-old baby.
Murder trial on track to open despite evidence issues
The murder trial for a man charged in a deadly Edwardsville shooting will proceed later this month despite persisting evidence-exchange issues, a Luzerne County judge ordered Tuesday. Dunn, 37, of Wilkes-Bar...
Usefara, Johnson, Snee headed into Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame
Field hockey standout Kelsey (Kolejejchick) Usefara, a Larksville native who attended Wyoming Seminary and the University of North Carolina en route to playing for the U.S. Olympic team, the late Ben Johnson...
MMI Prep’s esports lounge forms a center of online activity
FREELAND — In the basement level of MMI Prep, next to the school’s band room, students can find one of the school’s latest additions to its facilities: its esports lounge. Equipped with 10 gaming compu...
Scranton veteran to acquire home in Wilkes-Barre through new program
Jody Tighe has faced a lot of struggles in life, from a childhood in foster care to discrimination to injuries in the military. Soon, he'll have his own home in Wilkes-Barre.
Developer wants to demolish Sonic in Wilkes-Barre Twp. to build popular drive-through coffee franchise
A developer seeks to demolish the Sonic drive-in restaurant on Kidder Street near the Wyoming Valley Mall to open a growing national drive-thru coffee and beverage franchise.
The Optimist: Help Katie help others
“I can never say no to you,” I told Katie Tobias when she asked if I’d devote a column to an upcoming fundraiser. “In fact,” I added, “that will be the first sentence I write.” Let me introduce...
Evidence issues persist in Edwardsville murder case
More than a month after a Luzerne County judge directed prosecutors to turn over discovery materials in an Edwardsville murder case, defense attorneys for accused killer Hafusulla Dunn say they have still no...
Civic group, residents voice concerns about proposed power plant
Lower Lackawanna Valley Citizens Alliance educated people from Old Forge, Ransom Twp., other communities Sunday about environmental and health ramifications of hydroelectric power facility.
Alesha Dennis and Alex Butkoski marry
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LCCC recognizes surgical technology graduates
Luzerne County Community College Surgical Technology program celebrated the graduation of its Class of 2026 on Aug. 7 at the Educational Conference Center on the college’s main campus in Nanticoke. The gra...
Luzerne County court notes: Marriages 9/6/26
• Glorianna Nayeli Acosta Regalado and Axl Oscar Aragones Gonzalez, both of Ashley
HS FOOTBALL: Berwick fights off Pittston Area behind Galutia
YATESVILLE — CJ Curry sent a warning to his Berwick team to enjoy Friday night’s 36-17 win over Pittston Area, because they’re going to pay for it Monday. It was by no means a pretty victory. The Bull...
HS FOOTBALL: Kopetchny powers Wyoming Area past Hanover Area
BY SCOTT VEITH CORRESPONDENT Luke Kopetchny found just about every way possible to help his team win, and he did it all in just half a game. The senior quarterback/defensive back accounted for four touchdown...
HS FOOTBALL: Fast start leads Dallas over Valley West
DALLAS TWP. — The Dallas offense had another productive evening scoring six touchdowns. There was a balance between running the football and throwing it. Slip in a little play-action, and it’s easy to se...
HS FOOTBALL: Wilkes-Barre Area, Nanticoke Area lose on road
Wilkes-Barre Area went on the road for the first time this season and despite hanging around in the early going eventually dropped to 0-2 on the season with a 38-20 loss to host Stroudsburg on Friday. Both o...
Montgomery County officer charged with killing unarmed man retires
Montgomery County police officer charged with manslaughter in connection with the shooting death of an unarmed 22-year-old has voluntarily retired one day after being suspended without pay.
Duryea pianist receives Founders Award
Kira McCoy, daughter of Brian and Jill McCoy of Duryea, recently participated in the Guild National Piano Playing Auditions and was awarded the Founders Award for playing 10 required pieces from memory and r...
Northeast Pennsylvania Atom Splitters hold luncheon
The Northeast Pennsylvania Atom Splitters held an annual luncheon on Aug. 29 at Grotto Pizza Wyoming Valley Mall. The members discussed the safety of nuclear power and the future of nuclear power for clean e...
2 detained following armed South Wilkes-Barre carjacking
Two people were detained after being found near a vehicle that was stolen during an armed carjacking at Geisinger South Wilkes-Barre earlier this week, according to city police.
COLLEGE FOOTBALL: Mayor’s Cup halted after one quarter due to weather
WILKES-BARRE TWP. — Wilkes quarterback Trey Dogmantis had just completed a 3-yard pass to Daniel Pigga to set up a third-down call as the first quarter of the annual Mayor’s Cup game came to a close. Onl...
Union president warns Wilkes-Barre officials about sewer system sale
The head of a union representing employees of two major water and wastewater utilities has warned Wilkes-Barre officials that selling the city sewer assets to one of the companies could hurt residents financ...
Sky Zone Trampoline Park in Pittston Twp. shuts down
After more than 12 years in business, Sky Zone Trampoline Park abruptly closed recently in the CenterPoint Commerce and Trade Park West.