27+ min ago  (548+ words) KINGSTON " A feasibility study reviewing the state of facilities at Wyoming Valley West showed a districtwide need for significant renovations. "It starts with really focusing on information gathering first'but also communicating what we're doing along the way," ICS Development & Engineering…...

1+ hour, 22+ min ago  (581+ words) In observance of April as Earth Month, the public is invited to attend a program titled "Illegal Dumping: Let's Talk Trash and Tires" on Saturday at Luzerne County Community College. The nonprofit Eastern Pennsylvania Coalition for Abandoned Mine Reclamation (EPCAMR)…...

8+ hour, 43+ min ago  (274+ words) The 75th annual Irem Shrine Circus: Through Sunday, April 12. Kingston Armory. For advance/reserved tickets, call 570-714-0783 or visit the circus office at 22 E. Union St. , Kingston. St. Elizabeth Ann Seton spring rummage sale: 9 a. m. to 5 p. m. Monday, April 13, and 9 a. m. to 3 p. m. Tuesday, April 14. Tuesday is…...

2+ hour, 39+ min ago  (268+ words) Over 300 emaciated pigeons infested with mites and bird lice were removed from a Wilkes-Barre home this week in an animal-hoarding case animal rescue workers are calling "sad and devastating." The'Pocono Wildlife Rehabilitation and Education Center says it assisted Wilkes-Barre animal…...

1+ hour, 2+ min ago  (317+ words) Today is Thursday, April 9, the 99th day of 2026. There are 266 days left in the year. On April 9, 1942, during World War II, some 75, 000 Philippine and American soldiers surrendered to Japanese troops, ending the Battle of Bataan in the Philippines. The prisoners were…...

20+ hour, 49+ min ago  (512+ words) PLAINS TWP. " The Luzerne Intermediate Unit #18 has entered into an agreement to lease property from the Wilkes-Barre Area School District for new office, student-event, educational and professional-development, and conference space. The property is a parcel of land that measures about…...

14+ hour, 50+ min ago  (251+ words) The Phillies on Wednesday acquired outfielder Steward Berroa from the Milwaukee Brewers for cash considerations. He was optioned to Triple-A Lehigh Valley. To make room for Berroa on the 40-man roster, pitcher Yoniel Curet was designated for assignment. Berroa, 26, was…...

22+ hour, 12+ min ago  (791+ words) Biblical stories like Jonah and the whale would be required reading for Texas public schools students under proposals that are putting the state at the center of another contentious wrangling over the role of religion in classrooms. Religious leaders, teachers,…...

2+ day, 5+ hour ago  (693+ words) Taylor, who focused her campaign on abortion rights, defeated Republican-backed Maria Lazar in the fourth straight victory for liberal court candidates dating back to 2020. Liberals are now guaranteed to hold a majority on the court until at least 2030. Democrats tightened…...

19+ hour, 32+ min ago  (167+ words) WILKES-BARRE TWP. " Tickets are still available for the Barry Manilow concert on April 16 at Mohegan Arena and and the Stars on Ice show at the arena on April 24. Mohegan Arena General Manager Steve Poremba said he is expecting sell outs…...