Forty Fort once again designated Tree City
MARK MORAN / THE CITIZENS' VOICE George Garrison, nephew of Carol Seltzer, member of the Forty Fort Shade Tree Commission, walks among the trees planted by his aunt in Forty Fort near the Cross Valley...
View ArticleIn police matter, Laflin officialshad other options
Of the options available, the one chosen was the worst. In time, the borough will face the same challenge as other towns that opt for state police coverage: The state will require payment for that...
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Students in the Luzerne County Community College Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Technology program recently completed hands-on work at a Habitat for Humanity home in Edwardsville. Some of the...
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The Rotary Club of Kingston recently donated dictionaries to all third grade students in the Wyoming Valley West School District. More than 400 dictionaries were distributed to the students in this...
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For the 38th year, the Forty Fort Lions Club distributed Thanksgiving Day baskets to a variety of local churches and community organizations. This year, a record 65 baskets were distributed.
View ArticleTrapped in a T-Bird: Hawk Stuck in Front Bumper
Workers made a surprising find at a car dealership in Luzerne County: a big hawk stuck in the front bumper of a Ford Thunderbird. The car came in on a delivery truck Monday when workers found the hawk...
View ArticleWater heater bestowed with heavy hearts
Jack Coslett is joined by niece Katie and nephew Kyle Coslett at 20 year old water heater on is front Landon St., Kingston lawn Jack Coslett 2-12-22-04.eps70 picas colo CV/Warren Ruda Caption writer:...
View ArticleBakery to close up shop in Scranton, open in Kingston
AmberDonia Old World European Bakery will close its current location at 1526 Farr St. in Scranton and open at 26 E. Union St. in Kingston. Butch Sacipi, who operates the bakery with his wife Aida, said...
View ArticleThis week's meetings 12/15/14
Hanover Township commissioners, work session at 6:30 p.m. and regular meeting at 7 p.m., municipal building, 1267 Sans Souci Parkway. Kingston council work session at 7 p.m. immediately followed by...
View ArticleFestive water heaterback after 30 years
Past recipients of the holiday prank gift recently awarded it to the widow of the man who started the tradition 30 years ago, Tom Lahart. Mr. Lahart, 70, died Nov. 30 after a brief illness, having told...
View ArticleEric Frein's new lawyer no stranger to high profile murder cases
Eric Frein's defense may be a tough case, his new lawyer said Thursday, but it's the not the toughest he's ever tackled. "I've handled all kinds of murders," William Ruzzo said.
View ArticleDave Bohman Interview
It's 755. This is this story good WNET. Broke. And does 6 o'clock federal buddy Dave Bowman who's on bin on this program and is an old friend and his program and is station is a guy who broke the story...
View ArticleTraffic advisory issued for Market Street Bridge
There will be lane restrictions on the Market Street Bridge between Wilkes-Barre and Kingston for inspection of pylons between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Tuesday. The restrictions will rotate through each of...
View ArticleFrein's new lawyer no stranger to high-profile murder cases
Eric Frein's defense may be a tough case, his new lawyer said Thursday, but it's the not the toughest he's ever tackled. "I've handled all kinds of murders," William Ruzzo said.
View ArticleCookies crumble as fledgling Kingston business seeks start-up funds for...
Starting in the test kitchen, Shari Kantor pours a batch of chocolate sugar cookie butter in a container as her husband, Paul, looks on.
View ArticleQuestions About Another Possible Luzerne County Dispatch Error
Disciplinary action is expected to be taken in Luzerne County against a 911 dispatcher who sent emergency crews to the wrong house last week. This is the second time this has happened this year and the...
View ArticleCounty 911 officials probing emergency dispatching error
Vincent Marcario was resting in bed at his home in Kingston, looking forward to the Thanksgiving feast he had stayed up late preparing with his sister, when the day took a tragic turn. Lying in bed,...
View ArticleTraffic report for December 17
Free-flowing traffic is reported on Interstates 81 and 380 this morning. Some minor traffic congestion is reported on Interstate 476 in northbound lanes.
View ArticleCorrections & clarifications 12/18/14
A story that ran in Wednesday's publication on a 911 dispatch mix-up had the incorrect spelling of the first name for a relative of heart attack victim Vincent Marcario. The correct spelling of his...
View ArticleAll the 'Dicks' you can handle! Local professionals start Nixon-inspired band
The Piano Dicks, a Nixon-inspired band, are set to perform on Saturday, Dec. 20 at 8 p.m. inside Senunas Bar & Grill in Wilkes-Barre.
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