Shots Fired In Nanticoke
Police are investigating after getting reports of shots fired at two people outside a Burger King on West Main Street in Nanticoke. They say it all stems from an arguement between several men.
Read MoreWill You Be Able To Afford To Heat Your Home This Winter
If you use heating oil, you might want to be sitting down for this one. According to the US Energy Information Administration, heating oil prices could go up as much as 45% this winter here in Pennsylvania. One big reason… U.S. oil supplies at the end of October were at their lowest levels for the […]
Read MoreLuzerne Elections Still Raising Eyebrows Nationwide
After one Luzerne County Board of Election member abstained Monday during a vote to certify the November Election results, those results will apparently now be certified today after he changed his mind. Luzerne County however, remains in the national spotlight due to ongoing issues running its elections.
Read MoreScranton Budget Passes
Scranton City Council met Tuesday night, and passed the more than 116 million 2023 budget that includes lowering the 2023 property tax increase from 3% to 2%. It also cuts back on proposed salary increases and raises for city employees.
Read MoreLocal Business Owner Sentenced
A Lackawanna County business owner is headed to prison. David Klem, the owner of Sinners Swing Gentlemen’s Club in Mayfield, was sentenced to 1 to 2 years in state prison, and two years of probation, for promoting prostitution and illegal gambling.
Read MorePA Broadband Still Leaves A Lot To Be Desired
The Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority has released a statewide broadband plan aimed at addressing both the immediate and long-term needs of Pennsylvanians. The Authority’s Plan is said to offer a clear picture of the current state of broadband in Pennsylvania, where as many as 800,000 residents are unserved by universal broadband access.
Read MoreQuestions Still Swirling Around Luzerne Elections
The November 8th General Election was held nearly two weeks ago, but for some reason, the final results in Luzerne County are still not official. On Monday, the county election board still was unable to certify the results, after board member Dan Schramm abstained from voting. Now, Schramm has changed his mind, and he says […]
Read MoreLackawanna County Man Reported Missing
A man was reported missing in Lackawanna County. Greenfield Township Police say Gino Carlo Ciambriello has gone missing from the Crystal Lake area of Greenfield Township, and they say no one has seen or heard from Ciambriello since last Wednesday at around noon. Anyone with information is asked to contact 911 or contact the Greenfield […]
Read MoreScranton Man Jailed For Inappropriate Contact With 7 Year Old Child
A Scranton man has been arrested after police say he inappropriately touched a seven-year-old girl. Scranton Police say the victim told officers she was inappropriately touched by an older man early in the morning last Wednesday. 29 year old Robert Loschen was interviewed by officers, who say he made admissions. He is now facing charges […]
Read MoreKidnapped Virginia Mother And Young Child Rescued In Luzerne County
A mother and her two year old daughter who were kidnapped in Virginia, were rescued Tuesday at Walmart by Wilkes Barre Township Police. 40 year old Christos Sotirelis of Stuart Virginia, was taken into custody, and locked up in the Luzerne County Correctional Facility, where he remains held under $250,00 bail. He’ll be extradicted to […]
Read MoreScranton And Wilkes Barre Make Parking Fee Changes For Holiday Shoppers
In an effort to encourage local holiday shopping, both Scranton and Wilkes-Barre are making some big changes to parking meter and garage prices. Wilkes Barre will suspend meter fines in the downtown area beginning at 8am Friday and until Monday, January 2nd. In Scranton, the rates for the downtown garages went from $4 an hour […]
Read MorePay Boosts For State Lawmakers
Pennsylvania lawmakers are doing pretty well financially. As of December 1st, lawmakers in the Keystone State will get a 7.8% pay increase… the largest increase in legislative salaries in more than a quarter of a century. Similar raises take effect on January 1st for top officials in the executive branch and judges.
Read MoreIf You’re Traveling For Thanksgiving, You Will Have A Lot Of Company
Americans are on the move for the Thanksgiving holiday…
Read MoreScranton Schools Talk Consolidation
The Scranton School District held a town hall meeting at William Prescott Elementary School where residents had a chance to comment on the district’s recovery plan…. a plan that could see Prescott consolidated with Robert Morris Elementary. That plan is causing concern among some folks in the Greenridge area.
Read MoreThanksgiving Gift From Sheetz ( If You Can Use It )
A well known Pennsylvania-based gasoline retailer is offering you a gift this Thanksgiving. Sheetz is reducing the price of Unleaded 88 fuel to $1.99 per gallon. It started Monday and will last until next Monday.
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