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Real estate broker recommended for sale of Luzerne County-owned property in Wilkes-Barre
2+ hour, 5+ min ago (918+ words) Luzerne County's administration is recommending a real estate broker to sell an unused county-owned property in Wilkes-Barre, according to Tuesday's County Council work session agenda. County Council had concluded that a broker listing would reach more buyers for the county's…...
Beyond the Byline: Joe Nardone keeps presenting those great nights of memories
3+ hour, 8+ min ago (851+ words) By Bill O'Boyle Beyond the Byline WILKES-BARRE " Now that the 2026 Polkafest is over, it's time to look forward to more music and fun to be had. Polkafest was held Sunday at Mohegan Pennsylvania with more than 500 people in attendance, and…...
Look Back: 1906 Georgetown riot, store dynamited
3+ hour, 30+ min ago (478+ words) A Wilkes-Barre News headline on April 16, 1906. A Wilkes-Barre Record headline on April 16, 1906. The scene on Walnut Street in the Georgetown section of Wilkes-Barre Township was described as being in "turmoil" on April 15, 1906, which happened to be Easter. "Store of John…...
In Frame: What became of the first full-length color film in the Wyoming Valley?
3+ hour, 5+ min ago (715+ words) What became of the Wyoming Valley's first full-length color film? Joan Anderson of Forty Fort, James Simpson, Hayfield Farms trainer, and Bradley West of Plymouth, in a scene from "Pocono,' published in the Wilkes-Barre Record on Oct. 7, 1949. An article announcing…...
Many local journalism students presented with awards at Bigler conference
4+ hour, 38+ min ago (344+ words) Students listen as Times Leader Executive Editor Jake Higgins talks about the newspaper industry. A large student body listens as Keynote speaker Allan K Stout talks about his career in journalism. Wilkes University's 25th annual Tom Bigler Journalism & Media Conference was…...
Donor who pledged support for Wilkes-Barre eatery not credible
5+ hour, 35+ min ago (343+ words) Dez Sabecky stands in front of The Burnt Norton in downtown Wilkes-Barre. The Burnt Norton at 45 E. Northampton St. in Wilkes-Barre. WILKES-BARRE " The future of a popular downtown Wilkes-Barre eatery is once again in question after an anonymous donor who offered…...
Northwest Area first graders treated to Reading Is Fundamental program
4+ hour, 41+ min ago (411+ words) Northwest Area students treated to Reading Is Fundamental program Amelia Brunn, a first-grader at Northwest Area Primary School, selects free books from Reading is Fundamental. First-grade students greet the Reading Wizard. A first-grade student reads a dinosaur book. A first-grade…...
Wilkes-Barre officials release street cleaning schedule, parking restrictions
6+ hour, 9+ min ago (295+ words) Wilkes-Barre City Hall at 40 E. Market St. Wilkes-Barre Mayor George C. Brown announced that street cleaning will take place in the city from Tuesday to Friday. The schedule is tentative and weather permitting. "No parking" signs with the street-sweeping day indicated will…...
News analysis: Trump declares victory, no matter what, and the Iran war is the latest example
7+ hour, 27+ min ago (1761+ words) By WILL WEISSERT Associated Press The Iran war is the latest example Supporters of President Donald Trump participate in a rally in Washington on Jan. 6, 2021. Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump speaks during a news conference held at Trump…...
Pa. official who exposed noncitizen voting says threat is exaggerated
7+ hour, 41+ min ago (738+ words) By Carter Walker Votebeat via Spotlight PA This article is made possible through Spotlight PA's collaboration with Votebeat, a nonpartisan news organization covering local election administration and voting. The potential risk of noncitizens illegally casting ballots has dominated the national…...