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U.S. Sen. Bob Casey announced that three bills he created to address the ongoing opioid crisis have passed a vote in the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, as a part of the Opioid Crisis Response Act. Casey, D-Pa., said in a n

WILKES-BARRE — Most of the pets brought their humans along to the second annual SPCA Pet Expo. Dogs of all sizes and shapes sniffed their way around the 109th Field Artillery Armory on Sunday. A few cats and at least one snake were also seen. The two-day

Tax day has already come and gone. But what if you still haven’t filed or paid? It’s only a few days late at this point thanks to some delays in the federal tax deadline this year. Or maybe it has been a few years. Regardless of how behind you are, it’s t

WILKES-BARRE Police reported the following incidents: n Keyana Wyche, 37, of Wilkes-Barre, was charged with aggravated assault following a domestic disturbance early Sunday morning, during which she allegedly held a knife on someone and lit items on fire.

WHITE HAVEN — Wherever people gather, there should be a crisis plan in place. State police Trooper David Peters of Troop N in Hazleton says training is what will help people caught in the crosshairs of an active shooter — whether its in church, a concert

The 41st annual Cherry Blossom Festival wrapped up Sunday in Wilkes-Barre. The two-day event in Kirby Park featured rides, games, food, vendors, entertainment and more.

The state Department of Transportation announced the following upcoming road work projects: Interstate 81 n Baseball is back: Please note there will be traffic issues at Davis Street, I-81 and Montage Mountain Road, Moosic, at the beginning and end of the

WILKES-BARRE TWP. — The Sonic Drive-In restaurant near the Wyoming Valley Mall was forced to close after the new owner could not come to a lease agreement with the mall owner that owns the land, according to the former Sonic owners. Sean Kelly and Jody Mc

Autism Awareness of NEPA held its annual Claire T. Shadie candlelight vigil Friday at the Luzerne County Courthouse in Wilkes-Barre. In addition to the vigil, the event also featured guest speakers, including individuals living with autism.

RICE TWP. — The driver who plowed into a family and seriously injured seven people last summer will not face criminal charges — but she could still be on the hook for civil damages in a pending lawsuit. Luzerne County prosecutors announced Friday that 52-

Scranton police have made two arrests and are seeking another person in relation to the death of a woman found dead in her apartment last week. Melinda Palermo, 37, and Cornelius Mapson, 32, both of 25 Mitchell St., Pittston, are in custody, accused of co

PITTSTON TWP. — A New Jersey man is facing aggravated assault and fleeing charges after police say he rammed a police car and led officers on a high-speed chase on the Pennsylvania Turnpike on Friday morning. Police say two officers were taken to area hos

The Wilkes-Barre Area School District is accepting applications from students interested in high school courses at the new Creative and Performing Arts Academy. It’s scheduled for the start of the 2018-2019 school year, and the district is seeking applica

WILKES-BARRE TWP. — Police are asking the public for help identifying a woman involved in a theft and assault that took place at the Wilkes-Barre Township Marketplace earlier this week. Police say the woman assaulted the victim and stole the person’s cred

More than 200 fifth-graders from area schools participated in a day of science events at Wilkes University in Wilkes-Barre. The 17th annual Adventures in Science featured 13 different science labs set up throughout the Cohen Science Center and the Stark L

WILKES-BARRE — City officials are refusing to release a taxpayer-funded report that is highly critical of police department leadership and makes 30 recommendations on how to improve department operations. Last month, city Attorney Tim Henry had told The C

ASHLEY — Three men were arrested during an investigation into suspected drug activity that ended with a vehicle pursuit and crash Thursday evening. Ashley police received information about possible drug activity in the parking lot of Family Dollar on Sout

PLAINS TWP. — A Glen Lyon man opened fire on a vehicle and rammed a police car before leading officers on a drunken high-speed chase early Friday that ended after police disabled his vehicle with a spike strip, according to police. Christopher Banks, 36,

NANTICOKE — A man brandishing a meat cleaver robbed an ice cream parlor Wednesday night, according to police. Officers responded to Chi Chi’s Ice Cream at 22 W. Broad St. around 8:45 p.m. after a man in a gray hoodie entered the store with a black bandana

WILKES-BARRE — South Franklin Street will be closed from Anheiser Lane to East Market Street from 6:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday to accommodate ongoing renovations at the Citizens Bank building, the city announced Friday. South Franklin Street