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Luzerne County’s Government Study Commission unanimously voted Thursday to recommend to keep the county’s election board at five members. A position restructuring is underway in Luzerne County’s election bureau to increase accountability and sustainability, the administration said. Four vendors responded to Luzerne Cou
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New eye care practice opens in Pittston
18+ hour, 47+ min ago (131+ words) From left, Tyra Berta, Kolton Begley, John Nicks, lab manager; John Begley, Dawn Begley, Dr. Begley, 17-month-old Sloane Carey, Michael Carey, Ryan Carey, Michelle Mikitish and Brandi Bartush, Greater Pittston Chamber of Commerce president and director of operations, respectively. PITTSTON…...
Warning issued on Luzerne County fentanyl-laced cocaine overdose deaths
4+ day, 18+ hour ago (749+ words) A dozen Luzerne County overdose deaths in the last three months involved a combination of cocaine and fentanyl, county officials warned during a Tuesday media conference. “These combinations are extremely dangerous and can be deadly when someone may not realize…...
My Corner, Your Corner: Another kidney stone attack and a trip to NYC
1+ week, 9+ hour ago (956+ words) My Corner, Your Corner Tony Callaio When I ended my column last Sunday, I mentioned suffering through a kidney stone attack a few days before. Well, for me, I knew through a CT scan, I had two stones, and that…...
Loving husband remembers his wife through music
1+ week, 1+ day ago (607+ words) Vernon Jones plays the keyboard in his home studio. Vernon Jones will release new album on Sept. 18 A caricature of Vernon Jones is part of the decor in his home studio. Musician Vernon Jones cherishes the memory of his late…...
Boy Scout organizes blood drive for Eagle award
1+ week, 1+ day ago (547+ words) Boy Scout Gavin Feeney, who organized a blood drive in the Borough of West Pittston to obtain his Eagle Scout badge, is shown with fellow scouts who aided Feeney with the blood drive. From left: Drifton Smith, Anthony Forlenza, Feeney,…...
Community calendar, week of Aug. 30, 2026
2+ week, 9+ hour ago (248+ words) A Cash Bingo will be held Sept. 3 at Wyoming Hose Co., 70 East Third St., Wyoming. Tickets are $25. Doors open at 5 p.m. Bingo starts at 6 p.m. Food and beverages available. Sponsored by Zara Court #113. For tickets, call 570-472-5352, or 570-332-9272 or any member. Texas Wiener…...
Community calendar — week of Aug. 23, 2026
3+ week, 9+ hour ago (580+ words) Cookbook Book Club meeting, 6 p.m. Sept. 1 at the West Pittston Library, 200 Exeter Ave., West Pittston. All cooking levels welcome. Register in person at the library, over the phone at 570-654-9847 or online at the library’s website. This month, each participant will choose…...
Drug prices have declined sharply, and Trump is taking credit. The reason behind the drop is complex
3+ week, 1+ day ago (880+ words) By ALI SWENSON Associated Press President Donald Trump speaks about TrumpRx in the South Court Auditorium in the Old Eisenhower Executive Office Building on the White House campus, Feb. 5, 2026, in Washington. Trump is taking credit but the reason behind the…...
Classic Kruisers, SBC donate to Ronald McDonald House
4+ week, 1+ day ago (94+ words) The Klassic Kruisers Car Club and Susquehanna Brewing Co., Jenkins Twp., held a car show on July 19, 2026 to benefit The Ronald McDonald House of Scranton. One hundred cars were registered and all registration money was donated to the Ronald McDonald…...