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Dallas H.S. Hires New Head Football Coach

For the first time in 26 years, one of the most successful high school football programs in our area has a new head coach. More

State Money Coming To Flood-Damaged Coal Creek

Hundreds of thousands of state dollars are coming to a couple of communities in Luzerne County washed out by flooding last year. More

District Boundary Confusion Dominates PA House, Senate Races

The clock is ticking on candidates for the Pennsylvania State House and Senate to file their nominating petitions, but some of the... More

Robbery Suspects Arrested in Schuylkill County

Two possible suspects in a robbery spree that spans two counties were arrested Sunday on other charges after a high-speed chase. More

Pennsylvanians Await Governor's Budget Address

Governor Tom Corbett will unveil his latest budget proposal Tuesday in Harrisburg. More

The health care company that has decided to close Marion Community Hospital in Carbondale has closed another clinic in Wayne County. More

Hynoski mania continues in Columbia County. More

Animal Abuse Investigated in Monroe County The humane officer of Monroe County began with an investigation of at least one case of animal abuse in a community near East Stroudsburg.	Two Wanted for Break-in Police in Dunmore hope surveillance video of a burglary will lead to the arrests of two men.
Robbery Suspect Blames Drugs for Crime A woman accused of robbing a convenience store over the weekend blamed her drug habit for her actions.	Proud Aunt Thrilled with Giants' Win A lineman for the world champion New York Giants grew up in our area.
Missing Teenager Found A pregnant 14-year-old girl from Luzerne County who went missing on Saturday was found safe Monday in Ohio.	DeWeese Convicted on Corruption Charges A powerful state lawmaker has been found guilty on corruption charges.
Fire Engine Crash A woman was hurt Monday morning when her car collided with a fire truck.	Tanker Crash Closes Route 93 A tanker truck crash has closed a road in Luzerne County and hazardous materials crews are on the scene.
Family, Friends Concerned About Missing Teen Family and police are looking for a pregnant teen last seen in Luzerne County.	Sugarloaf Convenient Store Robbed A robber is still on the run in Luzerne County.
Double-block Home Damaged by Flames A fire in Schuylkill County left two families out in the cold.	Tax Help in Scranton In Scranton people got free help filing their tax returns.
Mini Mart Robbed Twice in Three Weeks A convenience store in Schuylkill County was targeted again by a gunman, for the second time in three weeks.	Fire at Vacant House Investigators are looking for what sparked a fire at a vacant home in Scranton.
Thirty Years of History Destroyed by Flames An early morning fire in one part of Luzerne County destroyed an auto body repair shop that was in business for more than 30 years.	Woman Charged with Vandalizing Baby Jesus Police in Northampton County charged a woman with vandalizing a baby Jesus that was part of nativity scene.
Smash and Grab Burglary Thieves stole hundreds of dollars worth of phones from an AT&T store in Luzerne County.	Abandoned Car Found in Scranton Police in Scranton are investigating a crash that left a car near the edge of the gorge in Nay Aug Park.