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Library hosts its 48th annual tent book sale in Wilkes-Barre

Library · Wilkes-Barre

Library hosts its 48th annual tent book sale in Wilkes-Barre

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The annual tent book sale in Wilkes-Barre offers bookworms a chance to buy and support the Osterhout Free Library, running until June 21st Read Article

UPS confirms plans to close 3 stores in days and eyes shutting 75 more

Dallas, Pennsylvania · Dallas

UPS confirms plans to close 3 stores in days and eyes shutting 75 more

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DELIVERY giant UPS has confirmed it will close three of its popular stores in just days — and warned that up to 75 more could be next in line. The soon-to-close stores are in Dallas, Dickson City and Honesdale, all located in Northeast Pennsylvania. AlamyA recent deal is said to have collapsed due to financing issues[/caption] Longtime franchise owner Dave McQueen confirmed the news on Tuesday, but refused to give a reason, instead referring all…Read Article

Lingenfelter Era Begins with 2025 Schedule as Announced on Friday - King's College Athletics

Wilkes-Barre · Wilkes-Barre

Lingenfelter Era Begins with 2025 Schedule as Announced on Friday - King's College Athletics

WILKES-BARRE, PA (June 13, 2025) -- The Lingenfelter Era is set to begin for King's College women's soccer this upcoming season, and with the excitement stirring around the program, Head Coach Jessica Lingenfelter announced the 2025 schedule on Friday afternoon. The Monarchs are prepped for 17 matches in the slate, including seven on their home pitch at McCarthy Stadium.Read Article

A ‘GEM’ Of A Deal In Northeastern Pa. | Radio & Television Business Report

On Thursday, RBR+TVBR was first to report on a swap of facilities in the Wilkes Barre-Scranton area involving the owner of an FM operation billed as “GEM 99 & 100.” Now, the group led by Benjamin Smith and Kevin Fitzgerald has submitted paperwork with the FCC for its regulatory approval that will give it ownership of a “warm” heritage property in Northeastern Pennsylvania. Please Login to view this premium content. (Not a member? Join Today!)Radio · Wilkes-Barre Read Article

"Wilkes" Celebrates 25 Years With Gala Dinner

Yakir Havin, a former Bochur Shliach in Wilkes Barre Yeshiva, writes about the impact the Yeshiva had on him and what he witnessed is going on today. Full Story, Photos, VideoWilkes-Barre · Wilkes-Barre See the Story

Luzerne County Council mostly receptive of loan to Wilkes-Barre

Most Luzerne County Council members expressed support this week for a proposal to loan Wilkes-Barre $500,000 to help fund emergency city infrastructure repairs. County Budget/Finance Division Head Mary Roselle told council during Tuesday’s work session that city Mayor George Brown asked the county for funding assistance to address two major sewage/stormwater repairs. Instead of an outright allocation, the administration agreed to seek council ap…Wilkes-Barre · Wilkes-Barre Read Article

Pittston, Pennsylvania at the Turn of the 20th Century

This Library of Congress image captures a historic view looking south toward Pittston, Pennsylvania, offering a glimpse into the coal-dominated landscape of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. One of the most striking landmarks in the image is the blackened coal breaker of the Newton Coal Company’s Twin Shaft Colliery, seen on the left side of the photograph. This colliery was the site of one of Pennsylvania’s deadliest mining disasters – th…Pittston, Pennsylvania · Pittston Read Article

North Penn edges Neshaminy in PIAA semifinals

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The road came to an end on Monday for the Neshaminy baseball team with a 1-0 loss to North Penn in the PIAA Class 6A semifinals at Villanova Ballpark at Plymouth Community Park.Baseball · Plymouth Read Article

Allen Elementary Students Hold Living Wax Museum - Mountain Top Media

Fifth-graders at Allen Elementary brought history to life in a living wax museum presentation.Mountain Top · Mountain Top Read Article

Cebrosky Unveils 2025 King's Football Schedule - King's College Athletics

WILKES-BARRE, PA (June 9, 2025) -- With the books closed on the historic 2024 campaign, it's time to turn the page and look ahead to the upcoming 2025 King's College football season as second-year Head Coach Mike Ceborsky unveils the slate on Monday afternoon. The Monarchs will host four opponents in McCarthy Stadium this fall and will compete in two night games in 2025.Wilkes-Barre · Wilkes-Barre Read Article

Luzerne County may loan Wilkes-Barre money for sewer repairs

Luzerne County may loan Wilkes-Barre $500,000 from county community development interest earnings for a city sewer repair project. The proposed resolution up for discussion at Tuesday’s county council work session said the city’s sewer system “is in dire need of repairs.” If the five-year loan authorization is approved at a future council voting meeting, borrowing terms would be negotiated between the county and city, the resolution said. The wo…Wilkes-Barre · Wilkes-Barre Read Article

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