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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...

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

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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.

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Luzerne County CYF honors adoptive families at Adoption Day luncheon in Dallas

DALLAS, LUZERNE CO. (WOLF) — Luzerne County Children, Youth and Families (CYF) celebrated 56 adoptions during its annual Adoption Day luncheon Friday, honoring children who found permanent homes over the past year. The luncheon took place at Apple Tree Terrace in Dallas, where this year's theme, “Adding a Pumpkin...

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Times Leader

Luzerne County Veteran Affairs busy helping veterans

Since becoming Luzerne County Veteran Affairs director in March, Oscar Flores has been looking for new ways to care for his fellow veterans an

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Times Leader

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

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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 […]

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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 […]

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Times Leader

Kingston American Legion Post 395 continues commitment to helping local veterans

KINGSTON — The Kingston Black Diamond American Legion Post 395 Veterans Assistance Program supports local veterans during times of hards

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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 […]

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Council will choose Cognetti's replacement once she resigns as mayor to enter Congress

With Scranton Mayor Paige Cognetti on her way to Congress, the City Council will have the job of replacing her once she resigns. Pennsylvania's constitution forbids members of Congress from holding another salaried office in the state at the same time. Cognetti, a Democrat, defeated Republican U.S. Rep. Rob Bresnahan...

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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 […]

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WBRE

Intergalactic festival kicks off in Carbondale

CARBONDALE, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Something intergalactic is landing in Lackawanna County this weekend. The third annual Carbondalien Festival is now underway with its extraterrestrial and extra fun weekend in Carbondale. It may seem a little out there if you’ve never heard of this festival, but it’s something that unites a lot of people in […]

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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,...

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Times Leader

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

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WBRE

Pennsylvania lawmakers debate minimum wage after trifecta win

DALLAS, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — For the first time since 1993, Democrats will control the Pennsylvania State House, Senate and governorship. State Democrats are calling the election night gains a trifecta. Governor Josh Shapiro spoke about the victories on Wednesday. “We now have a responsibility to govern and govern responsibly with this new trifecta and […]

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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 […]

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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,

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Times Leader

Wilkes-Barre to dedicate Parsons Park Veterans Memorial on Veterans Day

A dedication ceremony for the new Veterans Memorial at Parsons Park will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11, on Veterans Day. Th

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