10+ hour, 40+ min ago   (689+ words) By Bill O’Boyle Beyond the Byline On Saturday, Oct. 3, the Luzerne County Arts & Entertainment Hall of Fame will induct its fourth class — another remarkable group that will join the members of the first three classes in what truly is…...

10+ hour, 42+ min ago   (1108+ words) The Pennsylvania State Capitol in Harrisburg. The 2026–27 budget invests $678 million in additional funding for Pennsylvania’s students — bringing total increases for public schools to more than $3 billion. Gov. Josh Shapiro and Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis this week highlighted historic investments in…...

2+ day, 9+ hour ago   (778+ words) By CHEYANNE MUMPHREY Associated Press In an age of instant answers, let kids ponder a little When children forget their lunch, can’t solve a math problem or don’t know how to get somewhere, the instinct for parents can be to…...

2+ day, 12+ hour ago   (812+ words) Local school lost 3 alumni, CSC lost a priest During a 25th anniversary Memorial Service at King’s College in downtown Wilkes-Barre, City Fire Chief Jay Delaney talks about encountering firefighters at the ruins of the World Trade Center shortly after the events…...

3+ day, 9+ hour ago   (791+ words) as she struggles to forget ‘that horrific day’ WILKES-BARRE — Twenty-five years ago, the world changed. It’s been a quarter century since the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks, and Americans remember a shared promise — to never forget, so those born after 9/11/2001 learn its significance…...

5+ day, 11+ hour ago   (548+ words) Bishop presides over con-celebrated Mass in chapel Flanked by two acolytes holding lit candles, the Rev. Thomas P. Looney CSC, president of King’s College, reads the gospel Tuesday afternoon during the 80th Anniversary Mass. A long line of attendees, including students, faculty,…...

6+ day, 14+ hour ago   (197+ words) By Rick Miller Executive Director, Osterhout Free Library When you visit the Back Mountain Memorial Library, Theopholis Bartholomule will be waiting to welcome you. As National Library Card Sign-Up Month arrives, Luzerne County’s libraries are highlighting a message that has…...

1+ week, 10+ hour ago   (965+ words) By Bill O’Boyle Beyond the Byline And picnics and Pencil Pete Have we forgotten what Labor Day is all about? These days, many people view Labor Day as a day to take advantage of a retail sale or the…...

1+ week, 10+ hour ago   (772+ words) The Pennsylvania State Capitol in Harrisburg. Secretary of Education Dr. Carrie Rowe and Secretary of Agriculture Russell Redding this week helped Bloomsburg Area School District students start their day on the right foot with a healthy, free breakfast at Memorial…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (456+ words) Customers Alexandra, left, and Madison, right, with their father James Geiger. Customers Yohanna and Omarri Lake-Smith smile after taking a Quad A class. Customer Beverly Benson smiles after taking a Quad A class. Quad A Driving Academy, a locally owned…...