William O'Boyle

WILKES-BARRE — Jill Avery-Stoss, president of The Institute, this week said an engaged population is the foundation of a strong, vibrant community.

WILKES-BARRE — Back in the day, in a far away land, kids were getting ready to return to school.

WILKES-BARRE — Rep. Brenda Pugh on Monday said the “so-called ‘rain tax’” has placed a disproportionate burden on the people and communities in her district — and many others.

SHAVERTOWN — Brendan Murray will have to put off running for mayor for a few years — he's only 9 years old.

PLAINS TWP. — At Thursday's meeting of the Wilkes-Barre Area School Board, Superintendent Dr. Brian J. Costello opened with a call out to Gov. Josh Shapiro and all state legislators to pass the 2025-2026 state budget.

WILKES-BARRE — Cassandra Coleman, Executive Director of America250PA, on Thursday said the ‘“Bells Across PA” initiative a way of inspiring connection through creativity.

Nov. 30—WILKES-BARRE — Several years ago, I attended a service at the Daddow-Isaacs Dallas American Legion Post 672. A bugler played "To the Colors" as the American flag was raised that Thursday morning at the start of the Pearl Harbor commemorative ceremony. Once the flag was hoisted to the top of the flagpole, it was then lowered to half-staff in honor of all those who have died in service ...

Dec. 7—WILKES-BARRE — With the holidays rapidly approaching, I ask if you all remember how, in December 1983, beavers, not Grinches, almost stole Christmas. If you are old enough to remember the giardiasis crisis and its ill effects, then you know what I'm talking about. To refresh your memory, on Dec. 23, 1983, an alert was sent out to many Luzerne County consumers, informing them that the ...

Dec. 14—The holidays are always a prime time to do something beyond family and friends — adopt or purchase a pet. We've all seen those heart-wrenching TV ads that make you want to reach into your big screen and grab a few and make them safe and happy. So, for those of you who are in a position to care for a pet, please do so, but first listen to what our Attorney General has to say about the ...

Jan. 4—With the holidays over, we can now concentrate on football.