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Sunday Dispatch

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Sugarloaf Twp. approves 5-member board of supervisors; Dallas, Jenkins townships reject expansion

Voters in Sugarloaf Township agreed to increase their municipality’s elected governing body from three to five supervisors, but the same

Dallas, PA · 3d

Times Leader

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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 · 4d

WBRE

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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 · 19h

Times Leader

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Hazleton voters approve new home rule charter with tax cap, homestead exemption

Hazleton voters agreed to switch to a new city home rule charter drafted by an elected study commission, according to unofficial results from

Hazleton, PA · 2d

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So What's the Pizza Vote in Pennsylvania?

It’s safe to say that as Old Forge goes, so goes the state, so listen up. There are a great many lessons to be learned here. We probably don’t have to tell you how special Old Forge is. It’s the Pizza Capital of the World, for Chrissake. Which might come as a surprise to, say, Naples, but it’s true! If I were on death row? It would be my last meal.

Old Forge, PA · 4d

Times Leader

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Watro wins 3rd term in 116th District, runs unopposed

Republican state Rep. Dane Watro won reelection Tuesday, running unopposed for the state House seat representing the 116th District.

Luzerne County, PA · 2d

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Hazleton’s home rule charter vote: tax concerns, public confusion and a community’s hopes for change

Hazleton voters on Tuesday overwhelmingly approved a proposed home rule charter that could reshape the city’s municipal government. But as the community awaited the results during the day, interviews with voters revealed a broader story — differing expectations, concerns about rising taxes and questions about what the proposed charter would actually change.

Hazleton, PA · 23h

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Coal Still Burns Under This Pennsylvania Ghost Town, And You Drive Its Empty Streets

Smoke can drift out of cracks in the ground in one tiny Pennsylvania borough. The cause is an underground coal fire that started in 1962 and still hasn’t gone out. About a thousand people lived there in 1980. By the 2020 census, the count had dropped to just five residents.

Columbia County, PA · 8d

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Garrity wishes Shapiro well in concession speech, hints he's more interested in White House than Pennsylvania

Republican gubernatorial candidate Stacey Garrity took the stage at Stone Hedge Golf Course in Wyoming County a little before 9 p.m. to congratulate Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro on his “hard-fought victory.”. Shapiro easily beat Garrity, with the Associated Press calling the race for Shapiro at 8:01 p.m., just one...

Pennsylvania · 2d

Skook News

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Schuylkill County 2026 General Election Results

Republican candidates led every listed race in Schuylkill County’s final overnight update from the November 3, 2026 , General Election. The unofficial report includes 44,470 ballots , with Election Day returns from all 125 precincts. Final overnight update: November 4, 2026, at 12:52 a.m. Eastern Time . Election Day precincts reporting: 125 of 125. Completion status: All 125 precincts are marked partially reported; 0 precincts are marked complete. Ballots reported: 44,470, including 40,093 Election Day votes and 4,377 mail votes. No provisional votes are included in this report. Reported turnout: 58.09% of 76,558 registered voters. Status: Unofficial. This final overnight update does not constitute certified results or confirmation that every eligible ballot has been counted. About these totals: The tables below show Schuylkill County votes only. For races covering other counties, these figures do not represent the complete statewide or district-wide results. Governor and Lieutenant Governor Stacy Garrity and Jason Richey led the Schuylkill County returns with 25,746 votes, followed by Josh Shapiro and Austin Davis with 17,513. These are Schuylkill County votes only. Statewide totals determine the outcome. Governor and Lieutenant Governor — Schuylkill County Results Candidates Party County Votes Stacy Garrity / Jason Richey Republican 25,746 Josh Shapiro

Schuylkill County, PA · 2d

The Shenandoah (PA) Sentinel

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Construction underway on firehouse addition in Saint Clair

SAINT CLAIR – Construction is underway on a brand new addition at a Saint Clair... The article Construction underway on firehouse addition in Saint Clair first appeared on The Shenandoah Sentinel .

St Clair, PA · 2d

WBRE

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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 · 1d

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PPL Unveils $408 Million Power Line Project

ELYSBURG — The News Item is reporting…PPL Electric Utilities unveiled preliminary routes for 16 miles of new transmission lines during an Elysburg open house Wednesday. The proposed $408 million project would supply electricity to a potential data center near Mount Carmel. PPL presented several possible routes but has...

Elysburg, PA · 1d

Sunday Dispatch

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Luzerne County insider stock trading referendum passes; Lackawanna County approves similar measure

Luzerne County voters overwhelmingly approved a referendum involving insider stock trading in Tuesday’s general election, according to u

Luzerne County, PA · 3d

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Democrat McClay wins race to succeed Pashinski in Pa. 121st House District

Jessica McClay has won the race for Pennsylvania’s 121st House District, defeating Republican challenger Mike Harostock and keeping the seat in Democratic hands as longtime state Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski, 81, retires. “At first it was humbling when they asked, and I was like, you know what, I absolutely...

Pennsylvania · 2d

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A mountain of coal waste is burning. For this Pa. town, the scars run deeper

LOCUST GAP — The majestic fall scene belies the 1,000-degree-plus coal refuse fire burning just a mile away. A little more than a week ago, fog and smoke blotted out visibility to near zero. Roads closed, and a state of emergency was declared. But on this Wednesday, the air...

Northumberland County, PA · 8h

Times Leader

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Challengers file 1,126-page complaint to stop Luzerne County anti-discrimination ordinance repeal referendum

Six Luzerne County residents filed an amended complaint to stop a referendum asking 2027 primary election voters whether they want to repeal t

Luzerne County, PA · 1d

NorthcentralPA.com

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Columbia County cattle farm project receives $2M grant

Bloomsburg, Pa. — The Pa. Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) has allocated $2 million in grant funding to the Luzerne Conservation District to assist with an ongoing project at Long Hollow Cattle Company in Columbia County. The grant funds will be used to implement two roofed heavy-use areas — 32 feet by 72 feet and 70 feet by 284 feet — fencing, roof runoff controls, access roads, animal walkways, watering facilities, underground outlets, and stormwater controls. “Securing critical funding for the 109th District requires relentless effort, strong advocacy and a commitment to delivering results,” said State Rep. Robert Leadbeter (R-Columbia). “Agriculture is the backbone of many of our communities and a vital part of Pennsylvania’s economy and heritage. I will work tirelessly to secure the resources and investments our farmers, rural communities, and local businesses need to thrive.” PENNVEST provides grants and low-interest loans for design, engineering, and construction of publicly and privately owned drinking water distribution and treatment facilities, as well as stormwater and wastewater projects.

Columbia County, PA · 1d

WBRE

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Newport Township meeting location moved, rescheduled

NANTICOKE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Newport Township Board of Commissioners meeting originally scheduled for Wednesday has now been postponed and moved to Greater Nanticoke Area High School. The meeting was expected to have a large community turnout to discuss the proposed data center in the area. According to the Newport Township website, the meeting […]

Nanticoke, PA · 2d

Skook News

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COGI Encourages Schuylkill County Residents to Reach Out for Substance Use Support

COGI in Pottsville is encouraging anyone affected by substance use disorder—or who knows someone in need of support—to contact the organization. In a November message themed “Grateful, Thankful & Blessed,” COGI expressed gratitude for the opportunity to assist people experiencing substance use disorder and reminded residents that support is available. “If you or someone you know is in need of support, contact us today!” the organization shared. Residents seeking support for themselves or information to help someone they know can contact COGI at 570-628-6990 or visit www.coginc.org . COGI is located at 1 South 2nd Street, 1st Floor, Pottsville, PA 17901 .

Pottsville, PA · 1d