Nanticoke Area football coach Scott Dennis died unexpectedly Tuesday night, three days before he was to coach the Trojans for the first time. Nanticoke Area administrators met with the team on Wednesday morning to address Dennis’ death. Grief counselors were made available to the players. Athletic director Ken Bartuska said the players and coaching staff … Devamını oku
Old computers — everyone has one (or at least parts of one) collecting dust in the attic somewhere. Depending on when you bought it, it might have been obsolete within a year, or, if you were a very early adopter, the entire platform might have gone extinct. But you might want to check that basement, … Devamını oku
WEST PITTSTON — Wyoming Area Regional Police are searching for Paul Kasson who was last seen leaving his residence at about 1:30 p.m. Monday. Police said Kasson left his residence on Spring Street wearing gray sweatpants, a pink T-shirt, baseball cap that reads Jesus, black sneakers with a red walker. Kasson is a diabetic and … Devamını oku
WILKES-BARRE — Luzerne County Judge David W. Lupas on Wednesday denied a motion for a new trial for former Crestwood High School band director Theron Roberts. Roberts, 41, of Pringle, was convicted June 27 on charges of institutional sexual assault, corruption of minors, harassment and two counts of indecent assault of a 14-year-old female student. … Devamını oku
HUNTINGTON TWP. — Pennsylvania State Police at Shickshinny say they charged Tina Maisey, 46, of Benton, with theft on allegations she stole food and cash from the restaurant where she was employed. State police allege Maisey stole prime rib, French onion soup, a salad and $10 from Deer Oak Restaurant on state Route 239 on … Devamını oku
WILKES-BARRE — U.S. Rep. Matt Cartwright and 8th Congressional District challenger Rob Bresnahan have agreed to one debate — so far — but Bresnahan has asked there be more than one. Cartwright, D-Moosic, and Bresnahan, a Republican from Dallas Township, announced Wednesday that they have accepted an invitation from WVIA to debate on Oct. 22 … Devamını oku
PLAINS TWP. — The Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center announced its Mammography Suite has achieved accredited status from the American College of Radiology (ACR). This designation means that the Wilkes-Barre VA’s mammography program has earned distinction for meeting federally developed quality standards for personnel qualifications, equipment, radiation dose, quality assurance programs and record-keeping and … Devamını oku
JEFFERSON TWP. — A second death has been reported following a house explosion on Tuesday in Jefferson Township, according to our news gathering partners at Eyewitness News (WBRE/WYOU). Lehigh County Coroner Daniel Buglio told WBRE/WYOU News that 91-year-old Leon W. Gruss died around 12:30 a.m. Wednesday at the hospital. Buglio stated Gruss’s cause of death … Devamını oku
WILKES-BARRE — Operations at the Luzerne County Courthouse were temporarily suspended when an activated fire alarm evacuated the building Wednesday morning. Wilkes-Barre City Fire Chief Jay Delaney said the fire department responded to the courthouse on North River Street for an activated fire alarm at 10:19 a.m. Visitors conducting business along with county and court … Devamını oku
The Luzerne Merchants Association will hold the 26th annual Luzerne Fall Pumpkin Festival from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 14. The festival will be held on Main Street in Luzerne and will include bounce houses, food trucks and more than 100 vendors. DJ EFX will provide music from 10 a.m. to 2 … Devamını oku