Wyoming Valley
Temple B'nai B'rith's second annual indoor antique show and outside flea market will be held from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, March 29, at 408 Wyoming Ave., Kingston. Early bird admission is at 7 a.m....
View ArticleFire Chiefs Question Accuracy of 911 Study
Luzerne County's newly released Department of Health performance study was reviewed by first responders and county officials Wednesday night. But results from the study are causing frustration among...
View ArticleExhibit Listings: April 1 to 7, 2015
Dancing Vulture Designs, mixed media by artist Melissa Benzinger including soft sculptures, art dolls, jewelry and more with a nature theme.
View ArticlePerson of interest in W-B homicide to stand trial for robbery
CHARLOTTE L. JACOBSON / THE CITIZENS' VOICE Anna Yuhas of Nanticoke, left, and Lisa Davies of Kingston clutch a photograph of Bryan 'Hippie' Hogan outside Magisterial District Judge Martin Kane's...
View ArticleBrothers face charges in more church burglaries
CHARLOTTE L. JACOBSON / THE CITIZENS' VOICE Brothers Dustan and Cody Conniff were arraigned at Magisterial District Judge Martin Kane's office Wednesday morning on burglary charges. Two brothers...
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The bride-to-be is the daughter of Pam Ruff of Greensburg. She is the granddaughter of Alice Ruff of Greensburg.
View ArticlePolice blotter 4/6/15
Police discovered five packets of heroin and several hypodermic needles in her purse. a Jason Gaydos, 36, of Kingston, was arrested after police observed him wandering around the property of the...
View ArticleLCCC Adult Learners
The Luzerne County Community College Adult Learners Association recently elected new officers. New officers, first row, from left, are Luanne Russin , Exeter, president; Sarah James , Wilkes-Barre,...
View ArticlePolice investigating Kingston tire slashings
Vandals slashed the tires of at least 16 vehicles in Kingston overnight, causing thousands of dollars in damage and tow truck fees, police said. "It looks like they were walking down the road and...
View ArticleKasper-Gill
Mrs. Kathleen Kasper of Kingston, announces the engagement and upcoming marriage of her daughter, Lindsay Nicole Kasper, to James Michael Gill, son of Thomas and Mary Gill, Dallas. The bride-to-be is...
View ArticleIn Focus: Circus protesters and act handlers agree to disagree over animal...
Nikki Kirchner, Silvie Pomicter, Kiah Walsh and Christiana Alexander protest the use of animals in the Shrine Circus before the opening show at the Kingston Armory Monday. Nikki Kirchner, Silvie...
View ArticleCommunity digest
DAV CHAPTER 102: The Greater West Side Memorial Chapter 102, DAV, will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 16, at the VFW, Wyoming Avenue, Kingston. Any veteran in need of assistance with benefits for VA...
View ArticleFormer school to become senior housing
Old windows sit inside a coat closet in a classroom of the former West Pittston High School on Luzerne Street in West Pittston on Friday, April 10. Champion Builders of Kingston is transforming the...
View ArticleTires slashed in Kingston
Police reported numerous vehicle tires were slashed in the area of East Walnut and Lathrop streets Monday night into Tuesday morning.
View ArticleCheers and Jeers
Cheers to workers and volunteers at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Plains Township, which ranked second among the nation's 150 VA hospitals in limiting wait times for veterans who schedule...
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That's the consensus from four members of the state House who represent parts of Luzerne County, when asked about the Republican-supported tax relief plan discussed in the House Finance Committee on...
View ArticlePolice: Couple stole, sold pistol
A couple is facing felony weapons charges after stealing a .40-caliber Glock pistol and selling it to a convicted felon for $200, according to Kingston police. James S. Pavlichko Jr., 29, of...
View ArticleKingston Officials Work With Landlords
Police are still investigating a rash of shootings, including one last Friday that killed a man in his home in Wilkes-Barre. Mayor Tom Leighton told Newswatch 16 that the city is taking steps to combat...
View ArticleDevelopment of new apartment buildings raises concerns
Dozens came to the Wilkes-Barre zoning board hearing Wednesday to raise concerns over developing the shuttered Sacred Heart of Jesus Church and the adjacent school into apartment buildings. Developer...
View ArticleSpecial election set in Kingston
Republican Robert F. Jacobs Jr. is facing Democrat Nick Wilson. They were nominated by the political parties, Kingston Administrator Paul Keating said.
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