March 8, 2010 Stories

6:24 AM EST, March 9, 2010

Polakoski Takes Seat on School Board

The Wilkes-Barre Area school board welcomed its newest member Monday night.

8:47 PM EST, March 8, 2010

Bars Change Parade Day Policy

The Saint Patrick's Day parade may still be days away but at Kildare's Irish Pub in downtown Scranton, preparations are in full swing. Employees have much of what they will need for Saturday already in place.

4:12 PM EST, March 8, 2010

Table Game School in Session

Dealers started learning the house rules at Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs near Wilkes-Barre.

12:14 PM EST, March 8, 2010

Puppies Doing Well after Rescue from Kentucky

A Border Collie and her three puppies are doing well after a woman from Wayne County saved them from euthanization in Kentucky.

6:57 AM EST, March 8, 2010

Blaze Destroys Businesses

A fire that sent thick smoke over a big part of the Hazleton area early Monday morning wiped out two businesses.

3:41 PM EST, March 8, 2010

Woman Gets Prison Time for Burglary, Robbery

The woman who stole a gun from a state trooper's home learned her punishment Monday in Lackawanna County.

2:36 PM EST, March 8, 2010

Job Cuts in Bradford County

Job cuts were announced Monday in Bradford County.

2:54 PM EST, March 8, 2010

Garage Fire an Accident

A fire that heavily damaged an auto body shop in Lackawanna County was ruled an accident.

3:56 PM EST, March 8, 2010

Gotay Sentenced, Father Cries Foul

A man from Tobyhanna man was sentenced Monday for a homicide in Luzerne County but the man's father said his son is innocent and he wants justice served.

4:46 PM EST, March 8, 2010

Students Get Gift of Life Message

Students in one Luzerne County school district learned how they can save lives.

5:14 PM EST, March 8, 2010

New Scranton Restaurant Opens Saturday

A new restaurant will open its doors for the Saint Patrick's Day parade in downtown Scranton but they won't be open long.

4:49 PM EST, March 8, 2010

Warm Weather Beckons Workers Outside

With comfortable conditions spilling over into the new work week, many people were outside Monday getting things done under the bright March sun. For many, the warmer temperatures signals the call of back to work.

5:56 PM EST, March 8, 2010

Girl Scout Camps on the Chopping Block

Decreasing enrollment coupled with the troubled economy has forced Girl Scout officials in Pennsylvania to make some tough decisions.

4:18 PM EST, March 8, 2010

Debt Collectors Getting More Aggressive

Some people who may have lost their jobs and are now in debt claim they are getting harassed more than ever by debt collectors.

5:57 PM EST, March 8, 2010

Tomato Prices Are Up

If you like tomatoes, be ready to pay a steep price, especially if you want fresh tomatoes.