Legendary polka musician John “Stanky” Stankovic dies at 89
John “Stanky” Stankovic, the legendary Northeast Pennsylvania polka king who entertained millions of people from around the world for decades, died on Christmas Day. He was 89.
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Trump arrives at Wilkes-Barre/Scranton airport, takes off in Marine One helicopter to Mount Airy event
PITTSTON TWP. — President Donald Trump has arrived at the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport ahead of his visit Tuesday night to Mount Air Casino Resort in Paradise Twp. Air Force One...
Changing lanes: Owner of Gebhardts retires after 49 years in family business
After nearly a half century working in his family’s hobby and recreation business, Doug Gebhardt retired recently and sold Gebhardts Billiards and Bowling to the fifth generation, his son-in-law.
Allentown mayor invites Low Cut Connie to perform after lead singer says Luzerne County show canceled over band's politics
The mayor of Allentown is “rolling out the red carpet” to have the band Low Cut Connie perform in his city after the group was canceled from performing at Friday’s...
Low Cut Connie singer claims Rockin’ the River appearance nixed over politics
The lead singer of a national touring rock band claims Luzerne County officials canceled the group’s scheduled performance at this Friday’s Rockin’ the River event for political reasons.
MAGA supporters arrive early for Vance rally while protesters take to streets
MAGA supporter Matthew White of Allentown was first in line to get a good spot for Wednesday’s rally by Vice President JD Vance, arriving at 4 a.m. with a friend.
Lawsuit: Dickson City woman breaks tooth on screw mixed in bag of Middleswarth chips
A Dickson City woman chipped a tooth and swallowed a piece of metal while consuming Middleswarth barbecue chips, according to a lawsuit filed last week in Lackawanna County Court against...
DA: Manhunt launched for suspect in Hazleton body-burning murder
Prosecutors have launched a manhunt against a man accused of fatally beating and shooting a woman before burning her body along a roadside last month, Luzerne County District Attorney Sam...
Video of Pa. author’s lonely book signing watched by tens of millions
Taylor Dinelli’s 10-second video from a recent visit to the Wilkes-Barre Twp. Barnes & Noble store has amassed more than 77 million views on the social media platform TikTok as...
An Aldi birthday: Supermarket hosts little girl’s party in Pittston Twp.
Liliana Orth, a 7-year-old Pittston girl, celebrated the birthday of a lifetime recently when her favorite place — her local Aldi grocery store — hosted her surprise party.