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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 · 3d

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Cognetti promises change after defeating Bresnahan in 8th Congressional District race

Voters in Pennsylvania’s 8th Congressional District turned the page on Rob Bresnahan. Paige Cognetti, the Democratic mayor of Scranton, won with 54.4% of the vote, according to unofficial results from Tuesday’s election. The defeat of Bresnahan, a first-term Republican from Dallas Twp., Luzerne County, is part of the...

Scranton, PA · 3d

CNY News

Broome County Land Bank Now Owns Abandoned Nursing Home in Vestal

The complex has been vacant since it was damaged by flooding in 2011.

Vestal, NY · 3d

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

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 · 6h

Yahoo!

BU grad in line to be first Black House Speaker

VESTAL, N.Y. (WIVT/WBGH) - A Binghamton University graduate is poised to make history as the first Black Speaker of the House. Democratic New York Representative Hakeem Jeffries, a Brooklyn native, graduated from BU in 1992. He formally launched his bid for the role yesterday. Jeffries is largely expected to be...

Vestal, NY · 1d

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 · 1d

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

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

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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

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Pennsylvania First Responders Urge Drivers to Obey 'Move Over' Law

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

Luzerne County, PA · 1d

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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 · 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

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 · 13h

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

Luzerne County, PA · 1d

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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

Kingston, PA · 10h

The Cool Down

Pennsylvania PPL customers can explore electric bill relief options in person, with ID and proof of income

Electric bills are climbing while proposed relief measures stall in the state Senate.

Pennsylvania · 3d

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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...

Scranton, PA · 3d

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