Times Leader (Wilkes-Barre, PA)

WILKES-BARRE — To help ensure Pennsylvanians are prepared for the upcoming federal REAL ID enforcement deadline of May 7, 2025, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced this week that it will hold special REAL ID service hours at its Hazleton Driver License Center at 1052 South Church St., Hazleton on Feb. 10, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

WILKES-BARRE — Attorney Mark Bufalino said he has devoted his life to the fight for justice and the rule of law.

Seventeen of Luzerne County's 76 municipalities have increased real estate taxes for 2025, according to an annual report from the county Treasurer's Office.

Voting machine vendors have until Feb. 21 to submit proposals to Luzerne County, according to an online posting.

Wawa is moving to the west side, according to local attorney and developer Raymond Hassey, who said his Wyoming Ave. Development Group LLC has a written agreement with the gas station and convenience store chain to build a new location on a blighted piece of land in Exeter borough.

WILKES-BARRE TWP. — Elite ABA Therapy Center for Behavioral Health Services, located at 679 Kidder St., Suite 8, celebrated the grand opening of its second service location Monday with a ribbon cutting ceremony and open house. The health agency, owned by Amanda Jones, uses applied behavior analysis to teach children with autism and other developmental delays the skills they need for independent living and social integration. The program mainly focuses on pre-school aged children, but there are afternoon school services available as well. Elite ABA Therapy has an additional location in Florida. Anyone interested in more information about the agency can visit eliteabatherapy.com

CLEVELAND (AP) — Star defensive end Myles Garrett has requested a trade from the Cleveland Browns with the hope of better positioning himself to win a Super Bowl, according to a statement he sent to media outlets Monday.

Whether it's a quiet night out for two or a whole family affair, NEPA's restaurants make Valentine's Day truly special.

FORTY FORT — Council at Monday's meeting chose Amanda Gallagher to fill an open seat on council that was recently left vacant following the resignation of former member Phil Mertz.

Odessa Kanton scored 19 points as Dallas edged Pittston Area 42-39 Monday in a Wyoming Valley Conference Division 1 girls basketball game.