Police: Man tried to disarm officer
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View ArticleProject could make levee trail in Kingston safer
Ingrid Cronin knows firsthand how dangerous the area around Rutter Avenue and Church Street in Kingston can be for a cyclist. It's the place where a car hit her, knocking her out and sending her to the...
View ArticleActivist seeks a safer Kirby Park in Wilkes-Barre
Gerald Reisinger walks toward the remains of the foundation of an old band shell at Kirby Park in Kingston on Friday, May 12, 2017. The concrete foundation is used as a shelter by the homeless.
View ArticleJust between us
Ryan Deas of Fredonia, a student at Wyoming Seminary College Preparatory School in Kingston, Pennsylvania, has been named to the Dean's List for the winter 2016-17 academic term. Deas, a postgraduate...
View ArticleThen and now
In late May 1902, the Great Wallace Show circus came to Scranton and began its two-week run with a mile-long parade down Washington and Lackawanna avenues. The parade included three bands, a...
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Yisroel Lefkowitz and Shizzy Niasoff test out the bows arrows that will be there for the JCC event as one of the many activities on hand sunday. cv15jcc5 DAVE SCHERBENCO/CITIZENS VOICE WILKES-BARRE -...
View ArticleThe Rev. Richard Zavacki to mark 60th jubilee of ordination to the priesthood
The Rev. Richard A. Zavacki, pastor emeritus of the former St. Hedwig's Parish, Kingston, is celebrating his 60th anniversary of his ordination to the priesthood with a Mass of Thanksgiving at 3 p.m....
View ArticleMourners Honor Airman Killed in Accidental Fall in Japan
People lined the streets with candles as Forty Fort and Kingston police, along with state troopers, escorted Airman Shannon Purcell's body to a funeral home in Forty Fort early Tuesday morning.
View ArticlePRIMARY 2017: Magisterial district judge races and results
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View ArticleHaggerty wins dual nods in Kingston magistrate race
Jim Haggerty bested opponent Mamie Phillips in both the Republican and Democratic primaries on Tuesday, according to unofficial results, claiming 74 percent of the Republican vote and 56 percent of the...
View ArticleWebby secures Mountain Top magistrate spot
With returns in from all 10 Mountain Top precincts, defense attorney Ferris Webby was poised to clinch the coveted $89,438-per-year seat that longtime incumbent Ronald Swank vacated when he retired...
View ArticleKingston band SUZE rocks Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre with funky originals
The Kingston rock band SUZE plays in front of a crowd for their 10-year anniversary at the F.M. Kirby Center for Performing Arts in Wilkes-Barre on Friday, May 12. 5/12/17.
View ArticleHelp needed: First Hospital workers call for safety, staff improvements
DAVE SCHERBENCO / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER Registered nurse Julia Bilbow holds a sign during Wednesday's informational protest outside First Hospital in Kingston. KINGSTON - Sarah Panattieri-Cipriano, a...
View ArticleCommunity Digest
The Luzerne County Historical Society will celebrate International Museum Day today, May 18, by offering free admission to the historical society's museum, located at 69 Rear S. Franklin St.,...
View ArticleBomb threat causes evacuation at local school during legislative hearing
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View ArticleSwim season begins June 3 at the Forty Fort Community Pool
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View Article17th Annual Walk for Recovery Brings Attention to Mental Illness in Luzerne...
Dozens took to the streets in one part of Luzerne County, all in an effort to raise awareness for mental illness. The walk kicked off at the corner of South River and West Market Streets in the city,...
View ArticleAlleged Wal-Mart shooter's competency questioned
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View ArticleSocial Club Helps New Moms Adjust
Now, there is a new club for moms in Luzerne County to help them deal with all the challenges of motherhood-together. Babies are not always picture perfect.
View ArticleSwim season arrives with toddler fun day at the Forty Fort Pool
Today will be a fun day for toddlers from 10 a.m. until noon at the Forty Fort Pool. The pool is hosting an event for children from infant to 4 years of age.
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