April 16, 2009 Stories

School Directors React to Scarantino Charges

School Directors React to Scarantino Charges

The latest public servant in Luzerne County to be charged with corruption is the superintendent in the Pittston Area School District.

Police Prepare BU Students for Block Party

Police Prepare BU Students for Block Party

A day of fun for Bloomsburg University students comes with a warning. Saturday is the annual off-campus Block Party. Police in town hit the streets Thursday afternoon, trying to head off trouble.

Would-be Entrepreneurs Pitch Ideas

Would-be Entrepreneurs Pitch Ideas

It was a race against time for some aspiring entrepreneurs. The goal is to pitch your idea in a minute and you could possibly win thousands of dollars for starting your business.

Man Missing in Wayne County

Man Missing in Wayne County

An elderly man in Wayne County is missing and police and his family is asking for help in finding him.

Veterinarian Explains Wildlife Center Closure

Veterinarian Explains Wildlife Center Closure

The man who started the Genesis Wildlife Center in Scranton is explaining why he has now decided to close it.

Railroad Financially Secure

Railroad Financially Secure

A company in Schuylkill County is bucking an economic trend by reporting record profits and promising employees their jobs are safe.

Hotel Wayne Gets New Look

Hotel Wayne Gets New Look

As the weather warms up and the summer travel season approaches, the owners of a hotel in the Poconos are hoping their hard work and money spent will pay off big time.

Beating Victim Speaks Out

Beating Victim Speaks Out

One of two men accused of a home invasion in Hazleton in which a well-known couple was attacked, was in court Thursday. So was the victim, who said she is still trying recover from what happened in November.

Monsignor Quinn Heads to Fordham

Monsignor Quinn Heads to Fordham

For nearly 25 years Monsignor Joseph Quinn has served the Roman Catholic Diocese of Scranton as a priest and pastor.

Pittston Area Superintendent Charged

: Pittston Area Superintendent Charged

A long-time school superintendenht in Luzerne County was charged Thursday in connection with a corruption scheme.

Two Sentenced for Heroin Trafficking

Two Sentenced for Heroin Trafficking

Two men who were part of a heroin ring were sentenced Thursday to prison.

WARM Radio Ceases Broadcasting

WARM Radio Ceases Broadcasting

One of northeastern Pennsylvania's most famous radio stations reportedly has signed off the air for good.

PNC Field Ready for Home Opener

PNC Field Ready for Home Opener

The home opener for the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees is Friday and you might not need as much money to take your family out to the ball game.

Crash Knocks Out Power

Crash Knocks Out Power

A crash is causing problems in part of Luzerne County.

Deadly Truck Crash

Deadly Truck Crash

A trucker was killed early Thursday after he ran a stop sign and crashed down an embankment.

Man Charged with Child Sex Assault

Man Charged with Child Sex Assault

A man from Scranton is locked up after police said he sexually assaulted an 11-year-old boy he was babysitting.