Bill O’Boyle

Oct. 23—WILKES-BARRE — Sen. Marty Flynn (D, D-22) on Tuesday said the millions of dollars in Local Share Account funded projects will help boost local communities by addressing key needs like public safety, infrastructure, and recreational spaces. "I'm proud to work alongside our representatives and local leaders to secure this vital funding for our residents," said Flynn, D-Scranton. Sen. ...

Oct. 25—WILKES-BARRE — The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) this week reminded income-qualified families and individuals that a new option is available to help them stay connected to essential public utility services. The option will make it easier for households receiving federal heating assistance to qualify for additional public utility assistance programs. Consumers receiving ...

Oct. 27—WILKES-BARRE — As if the upcoming election isn't scary enough, we have the scariest holiday of all this week — Halloween! As un-bootiful and non-spooktacular as all those political ads can be, this week be on the lookout for those ghosts, goblins and witches to be walking through your neighborhood. They will be at your door and they will demand: "Trick or treat!" This Thursday will be ...

Oct. 27—LEHMAN TWP. — Standing in front of three longtime Republicans on Sunday afternoon, Gov. Josh Shapiro said the 2024 Presidential election comes down to country over party. Shapiro was joined by former Congressman Adam Kinzinger, former Georgia Lt. Governor Geoff Duncan and former New Jersey Gov. Christine Todd Whitman to headline for a "New Way Forward Unity Rally" at a farm in Lehman ...

Nov. 6—DALLAS TWP. — Fresh off his victory over U.S. Rep. Matt Cartwright on Tuesday, Republican Rob Bresnahan on Wednesday said it's time to get to work. Bresnahan, 34, of Dallas Township, defeated the six-term Democrat Cartwright to win a seat in the U.S. House of Representatives. According to unofficial results, Bresnahan tallied 192,784 votes to 185,360 for Cartwright, 62, of Moosic. "We ...

Dec. 9—WILKES-BARRE — The Board of Directors of The Institute announced on Monday that Jill Avery-Stoss, current Chief Operating Officer, will assume the role as President of the organization in January 2025.

Dec. 17—WILKES-BARRE — In one of her first actions in office, Rep. Brenda Pugh on Tuesday condemned President Joe Biden and his administration for granting clemency to the "dishonorable" former Luzerne County Judge Michael Conahan. "Conahan's conduct is forever a blight on Pennsylvania and is a slap in the face to the victims and their families who deserve justice to be served for his ...

Jan. 5—WILKES-BARRE — Phylicia Thomas has still not been found. It's going on 21 years now — Phylicia would be 42 years old. Her birthday was Jan. 5. Those responsible for her death have never been identified. Every year for the past 21 years, during these cold days of January and February, the Phylicia Thomas case seems to get colder and colder as well. Investigators have been searching for ...

Jan. 19—On any issue, neither side can always be correct. That is as simple as it can be put. Now, political discourse has always been a part of the process, but in recent years, let's face it, it has gotten way out of hand. You would expect then, that discussion, negotiation and compromise would be a welcome part of that process. It is okay to disagree with each other without resorting to ...

Jan. 20—HARRISBURG — Attorney General Michelle Henry this week announced that a Luzerne County judge's ruling on a lawsuit against a local contractor will ban the contractor from working in home improvement in Pennsylvania and will result in $79,000 in restitution payments to consumers who were harmed. Vincent Vince, owner of Independent Construction Builders LLC, was also ordered to pay ...