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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
Sonic closes after lease negotiations fail
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 group holds annual vigil
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.
No charges in Rice Twp. wreck that injured family
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-
2 Pittston residents charged in Scranton homicide
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
New Jersey man charged in chase that injured two officers
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
Wilkes-Barre Area now accepting applications for new arts school
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
Police seek woman in theft, assault
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
Kids explore science at Wilkes event
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
Public won’t get W-B police report
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
Three charged after chase in Ashley
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
Glen Lyon man faces charges after high-speed chase
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,
Police: Meat cleaver-wielding man robbed Nanticoke ice cream shop
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
Portion of Franklin Street in Wilkes-Barre to close next week
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
Gas prices exceed $3 per gallon across state
CLARKS SUMMIT — Gas prices across the state crept over $3 Thursday for the first time in more than three years. Pennsylvania’s average price for regular gasoline hit $3.01 per gallon — something that hasn’t happened since November 2014, according to AAA.
W-B mayor extends search for new city police chief
WILKES-BARRE — Mayor Tony George is extending his search for a new police chief beyond the ranks of the city police department. George’s office issued a news release late Thursday afternoon announcing that the city is conducting a search to fill the posit
Hoops tourney pits officials vs. those in recovery
WILKES-BARRE — The first annual Recovery Communities of Luzerne County vs. Luzerne County Public Officials basketball tournament will be held Saturday at Wilkes University’s gymnasium on South Franklin Street. The event, which runs from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.,
County 911 manager wins state-wide award
Megan Hannon won an individual award this month, but she gave the credit to the team. Hannon, a Luzerne County 911 manager and trainer, received the 2017 Communications Center Director of the Year Award from the state chapter of the Association for Public
Drums bridge closing for repairs
A bridge on Sleepy Hollow Road near Edgewood in the Pines in Drums will close April 30 for approximately three weeks for repairs, according to the Luzerne County Engineer’s Office. The bridge crosses Nescopeck Creek approximately one-half mile south of Ro
Drug dealer to serve up to three years in jail
HONESDALE — A Pittston man will serve up to three years in jail for selling heroin. On Wednesday, Senior Judge Raymond L. Hamill sentenced Hayden Tyson, 23, to serve 11½ months to three years in the Wayne County Correctional Facility for conspiring to del
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