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Times Leader

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Luzerne County identifies 10 high-priority bridges with serious or poor ratings

While there are many bridge repair and replacement needs, Luzerne County has identified 10 spans as the highest priority based on their seriou

Luzerne County, PA · 16h

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Pennsylvania’s Oldest Pizzeria Still Uses The Same Recipe From Day One

A worker misspelled pizza on an advertising sign back in 1933, and the family simply kept it. Ninety-plus years later, that funny word still hangs proudly on the sign out front. The odd spelling became a badge of local pride in a coal-country corner of Pennsylvania. It shows up in...

Hazleton, PA · 1d

WBRE

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Search for missing man in Carbon County ends

CARBON COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — State police were searching for a man reported missing in Carbon County. PSP Lehighton is actively searching for a 33-year-old man who has since been found safe.

Carbon County, PA · 2d

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Four Schuylkill County residents face drug charges after undercover buys

SCHUYLKILL CO. (WOLF) — Four Schuylkill County residents are charged in cases alleging they sold methamphetamine and fentanyl to undercover law enforcement officers in Pottsville and McAdoo, according to court records. The defendants are Ashley Marie Licona, 34, and Vanna Marie McCabe, 40, both of Pottsville; Richard Lee Bealer,...

Schuylkill County, PA · 4h

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Two Natural Gas Power Plants Proposed In Luzerne County

SALEM TOWNSHIP — Two massive natural gas power plants could be built in Salem Township, Luzerne County, to supply a proposed data center. NorthcentralPA.com reports PPL is partnering with data center developer QTS on the project. The facilities would generate approximately 2,000 megawatts of electricity, with an estimated investment...

Luzerne County, PA · 15h

WBRE

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Luzerne County couple killed in New Jersey crash

(WBRE/WYOU) — A Luzerne County couple, engaged to be married, were killed when the vehicle they were passengers in was struck by another car in New Jersey. Anthony Pizzo, 32, and Lindsey Clarke, 33, both from Wyoming, were killed in a two-vehicle crash in Old Bridge, New Jersey, last weekend. On Nov. 7, a crash […]

Luzerne County, PA · 2d

WBRE

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Teen arrested, charged as adult for alleged stabbing

BLOOMSBURG, COLUMBIA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A teenager in Bloomsburg was arrested after police said he stabbed one victim in the arm with a knife and chased another. Brandon Frields, 17, of Berwick, was arrested Thursday in connection to a Nov. 1 stabbing on East Second Street, according to the Bloomsburg Police Department. Frields faces several […]

Bloomsburg, PA · 2d

Us magazine

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Search Continues for Woman Who Vanished Before She Could Testify as Confidential Informant in 2014

A Pennsylvania woman’s disappearance remains unsolved more than 10 years after she vanished before she was set to testify as a confidential informant. Investigators continue to search for Danielle M. Drozdowski, a Wilkes-Barre resident who went missing in 2014 at the age of 25, according to a Tuesday, November 10, news release from Pennsylvania State […]

Wilkes-Barre, PA · 1d

Skook News

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Schuylkill County Marriage Licenses: November 7–13, 2026

The Schuylkill County Register of Wills public index lists eight marriage licenses with official issued dates from Saturday, November 7, 2026 , through Friday, November 13, 2026 . The index was reviewed on Friday, November 13, 2026 . Issuance of a marriage license does not confirm that the couple married. Schuylkill County Marriage Licenses by Issued Date Saturday, November 7, 2026 No marriage licenses with this issued date were listed in the index. Sunday, November 8, 2026 No marriage licenses with this issued date were listed in the index. Monday, November 9, 2026 Damian Robert Sharp and Ashley Nicole Babarsky Michael William Ouly and Gabrielle Elizabeth Markiewicz Tuesday, November 10, 2026 No marriage licenses with this issued date were listed in the index. Wednesday, November 11, 2026 No marriage licenses with this issued date were listed in the index. Thursday, November 12, 2026 Jesse James Lawrence Rogers and Tiffany Marie Staver Richard Bruno and Annie Cordero-Ruiz Carl Anthony Pollard and Victoria F Marteslo Cody Matthew Cleaver and Skylar Lin Bartholomew Friday, November 13, 2026 David Arthur Dries and Linda Ann Noecker Joel William Huffman and Taylor Ann Maskerines Total: Eight couples. Dates with no licenses listed: November 7, 8, 10

Schuylkill County, PA · 1d

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Shenandoah woman accused of attacking teenage son with scissors

WEST MAHANOY TWP., SCHUYLKILL CO, (WOLF) — A 51-year-old Shenandoah woman was arrested after state police said she attacked her 17-year-old son with scissors during a domestic altercation. Troopers responded Oct. 6 to a report of a domestic dispute at a home at 136 Schuylkill Avenue. Police identified the...

Shenandoah, PA · 1d

NewsRadio WILK

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Luzerne County Man Get Prison Time for Near-Fatal Fentanyl Sale

Luzerne County, PA · 2d

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Man arrested on DUI charge in Hanover Township

HANOVER TOWNSHIP, PA — A 47-year-old Pennsylvania man faces charges of driving under the influence of alcohol and indecent exposure following a single-vehicle crash Sunday. Shaki Byrum El was operating a 2015 Hyundai Sonata when he struck and knocked over a telephone pole and overturned his vehicle on East Division Street, according to the Hanover Township Police Department.

Hanover Township, PA · 1d

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Man arrested on burglary charges in West Wyoming

WEST WYOMING, PA — A Pennsylvania man was arrested Friday on felony burglary and criminal trespass charges. Jason John Berti, 33, of Pennsylvania, was taken into custody by the Hanover Township Police Department on Nov. 13. Berti faces one count of second-degree felony burglary, one count of third-degree felony...

West Wyoming, PA · 1d

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Man’s death attributed to hospital staff failure, coroner says

MAHONING TWP., MONTOUR COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Montour County Coroner released details about a man found dead at a Geisinger mental health facility, attributing his death to staff failure. Montour County Coroner’s Office, Mahoning Township Police, and the Montour County District Attorney have completed the death investigation of Anthony Fisher of Dushore. Authorities stated Anthony […]

Montour County, PA · 2d

Skook News

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Ashland Man Cited for Allegedly Dumping Rubbish Along Butler Township Road

An Ashland man has been cited by Butler Township Police for allegedly depositing rubbish along a township road. According to a non-traffic citation filed November 9, 2026 , Max Ramirez Miranda is accused of scattering rubbish along a highway in the area of 225 Dutchtown Road in Butler Township. The citation lists the alleged offense as occurring at approximately 8:34 a.m. Monday, November 9. Police charged Ramirez Miranda with scattering rubbish upon land or into a stream under Pennsylvania’s Crimes Code. Police Seek $79.16 in Cleanup Restitution Police are requesting $79.16 in restitution to Butler Township for cleanup costs. The citation also lists a fine, along with additional costs and fees. The citation does not provide further details about the material allegedly discarded or the circumstances of the incident. The charge is an allegation. Ramirez Miranda is presumed innocent unless proven guilty.

Ashland, PA · 1d

Times Leader

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Luzerne County provides statistic on voided general election ballots

In last week’s Nov. 3 general election, 1,393 Luzerne County polling place ballots were voided, which could occur for a variety of reaso

Luzerne County, PA · 2d

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Schuylkill Crossing Swing Bridge open after 8 years of construction

The long-awaited Schuylkill Crossing Swing Bridge has opened after eight years of construction, and seventeen years of planning. The Streets Department of Transportation (StreetsDOT), Schuylkill River Development Corporation, and Pennsylvania Department of Transportation held a ribbon cutting Nov. 13 to celebrate its completion. The 415-foot-long bridge connects South and Southwest...

Philadelphia, PA · 1d

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Grammy-winning hip-hop artist brings inspiration to Wilkes-Barre Area High School students

Grammy-award winning hip-hop artist Speech came to a deep conclusion after losing friends and family as his career was taking off. “Each one of us, myself, and each one of you are here for a reason, and you have a very unique purpose and story that you are meant to tell while you are here,” he said to about 90 Wilkes-Barre Area High School students.

Wilkes-Barre, PA · 2d

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Skip The Chains And Head To This Pennsylvania Diner For Breakfast That Feels Like A Warm Hug

Your morning drive just got a mirror-bright destination in Schuylkill Haven, and its name is the Manheim Diner. This chrome-covered classic is built for people who think breakfast should come with a side of comfort. Let’s talk about the building first, because it’s the kind of thing you notice from...

Schuylkill Haven, PA · 15h

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Woman arrested after armed robbery, chase in Wilkes-Barre Township

WILKES-BARRE TOWNSHIP, PA — Police arrested a woman after she allegedly stole a television from Best Buy at gunpoint and led officers on a high-speed chase that ended in multiple crashes. Jasmyne Destiny Rakochy was taken into custody following the incident at the Arena Hub Plaza on Nov. 11,...

Wilkes-Barre Township, PA · 2d