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Corrected. Pike County Election Results

Update: The Pike County Courier originally reported that Rob Bresnahan won re-election in the 8th Congressional District. The original report was using data for Pike County voters only. The article has been updated to reflect the voting data for the whole district. As of press time, these are the unofficial...

Pike County, PA · 3d

Times Leader

Wilkes-Barre man sentenced for failure to report income for SNAP benefits

A Wilkes-Barre man was sentenced to probation for failing to report employment income while receiving SNAP and medical assistance benefits from Pennsylvania. Luzerne County Court of Common Pleas Judge David W. Lupas sentenced Marc E. Gibbons, 60, of Darling Street, to 15 months’ probation on two counts of fraud in obtaining public assistance. Gibbons pled guilty to the charges prior to being sentenced on Friday.

Wilkes-Barre, PA · 5d

Times Leader

Luzerne County property transfers from Sept. 16 through Sept. 21

The following are Luzerne County property transfers from Sept. 16 through Sept. 21:. • Stephen Solovey and Margaret A. Solovey to Gensy E. Pena Polanco and Gensy E. Pena Polanco, $175,000, Plains Township. • Union Home Mortgage Corp. to Morban Properties LLC, $115,950, 1008 Ridge St., Hanover Township. • Michelle...

Luzerne County, PA · 4h

thewilkesbeacon.com

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Cognetti upsets Bresnahan, makes history

Paige Cognetti made history Tuesday night, becoming the first woman elected to represent Pennsylvania’s 8th Congressional District as she defeated incumbent Republican Rep. Rob Bresnahan Jr. in the 2026 midterm election. The Scranton mayor’s victory marks a significant milestone for women in Northeastern Pennsylvania politics, bringing a new representative to a district that includes Wilkes-Barre and surrounding communities.

Scranton, PA · 3d

Newswatch 16

Governor Shapiro says he will push for legalizing recreational marijuana

Pennsylvania · 2d

WBRE

Jenkins Township sewage backup sparks health fears

JENKINS TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Questions remain unanswered after black gunk continues to clog sewer lines in Jenkins Township years later. Residents of one of the neighborhoods are frustrated again. This year, they’re experiencing strong chemical odors and masses of unidentified gunk coming from their sewer systems, causing them to back up. Locals say […]

Jenkins Township, PA · 20h

WBRE

Road opens near connector to I-81 in Pittston

PITTSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A major connector to I-81 has reopened in Pittston Thursday. PennDOT says Oak Street near Pittston was closed to traffic but reopened as of 10:00 a.m. The railroad was doing work along the tracks, which was supposed to wrap up Wednesday, but Norfolk Southern needed more time to finish the […]

Pittston, PA · 2d

Times Leader

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Luzerne County Election Board accepts and rejects provisional and mail ballots

Hundreds of Luzerne County Nov. 3 general election provisional ballots were approved for processing during Friday’s county Election Boar

Luzerne County, PA · 1d

NewsRadio WILK

Challengers File Massive 1,126-Page Legal Complaint to Halt Luzerne County Anti-Discrimination Referendum

Luzerne County, PA · 1d

Times Leader

State awards $980,500 to clean up former Wilkes-Barre incinerator site

State Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Rick Siger announced Friday the Industrial Sites Reuse Program (ISRP) approved $980,

Wilkes-Barre, PA · 11h

WBRE

Hardware store celebrates 51-years of Christmasland

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Christmas spirit is on full display at a Luzerne County hardware store. Main Hardware on South Main Street in Wilkes-Barre is celebrating 51 years of Christmasland. The seasonal attraction features 12 rooms filled with Christmas trees, ornaments, lights, and just about every holiday decoration imaginable. Mayor Brown led a ceremonial […]

Wilkes-Barre, PA · 1d

WBRE

Work on Route 209 continues after rockslide

NESQUEHONING BOROUGH, CARBON COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — U.S. Route 209 in Nesquehoning Borough will remain closed for another six to eight weeks while work to repair the road after a rockslide continues, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT). The rockslide resulted in the closure of the road and the railroad tracks below, forcing the […]

Nesquehoning, PA · 1d

Times Leader

UGI gas main work begins Nov. 9 in Wilkes-Barre

UGI Utilities will begin a system upgrade project on Monday, Nov. 9, in Wilkes-Barre. The natural gas main replacement supports the

Wilkes-Barre, PA · 2d

WBRE

Road closures for Wilkes-Barre Veterans Day parade

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Wyoming Valley Veterans Day parade is this Sunday. Residents can expect road closures and delays. The parade route is along Market Street, from Wyoming Avenue in Kingston to Public Square in Wilkes-Barre, starting at 2:00 p.m. on Nov. 8. The following Wilkes-Barre City roads will be closed between 1:00 […]

Wilkes-Barre, PA · 1d

Times Leader

Luzerne County has dip in voter turnout compared to 2022 midterm

Luzerne County’s Tuesday general election voter turnout was 53.18%, which is a decrease from the last midterm four years ago, according

Luzerne County, PA · 2d

WBRE

Former incinerator site to be cleaned up for business

WILKES-BARRE TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A former municipal incinerator site in Wilkes-Barre Township will be cleaned of hazardous soil in preparation for new business properties, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). The former incinerator site on North Sherman Street, near the area historically known as Diamond Patch, is target of a […]

Wilkes-Barre Township, PA · 23h

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Free fair in Lackawanna County aims to help residents keep items for longer and promote recycling

Beloved items break. Shirts get snagged. Switches snap. Appliances short out. The Lackawanna County Office of Environmental Sustainability, Johnson College and the City of Scranton want to help residents fix those items, instead of buying new ones. "This event is kind of matching up with how the vibe is lately,...

Lackawanna County, PA · 23h

Times Leader

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Wyoming Valley Veterans Day Parade 2026: Route, lineup time and honorees for Nov. 8 parade

The 81st Wyoming Valley Veterans Day Parade will step off at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 8, beginning at Kingston Corners, traveling down Market Stree

Kingston, PA · 1d

Pocono Record

Rep. Tarah Probst wins another term in Pennsylvania House

State Rep. Tarah Probst has won a third term in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. Unofficial results on election night showed Probst with about 64.6% of the vote, according to the Pennsylvania Department of State. Probst, a Democrat from Stroudsburg, retained her seat as the representative of the 189th District, defeating Danica Hartenfels, a Republican from Smithfield Township. Probst was first elected to represent the 189th District in 2022. In the Pennsylvania House, Probst serves on the Education; Housing and Community Development; Intergovernmental Affairs and Operations; Local Government; State Government; and Tourism, Recreation and Economic Development committees. Prior to being elected a state representative, Probst spent seven years serving as Stroudsburg’s mayor. More: Probst files emergency petition to stop I-80 widening in Stroud Township Hartenfels owns DB Hart Hospitality Consulting and Wick It Candle Bar, and is the executive director of development for Serenité, a private luxury vacation community in Pocono Township. The 189th District includes part of Monroe County and part of Pike County. Max Augugliaro is the public safety and government watchdog reporter at the Pocono Record. Reach him at MAugugliaro@gannett.com . This article originally appeared on Pocono Record: Rep. Tarah Probst wins another term in Pennsylvania House

Pennsylvania · 3d

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