November 10, 2009 Stories

9:47 AM EST, November 11, 2009

Soldier Gets Surprise Welcome Home

A family gathered Tuesday night to welcome home a soldier from Iraq. He's on a break from his fourth tour in that war-torn country.

6:02 AM EST, November 11, 2009

Law Enforcement Layoffs Likely

Layoffs in a police department in the Poconos appear more likely after a plan to eliminate two officers and a secretary from the Stroud Area Regional Police Department received the initial approval.

5:28 PM EST, November 10, 2009

Nuisance Bar Shut Down for One Year

A bar locked up by prosecutors last week in Luzerne County will now stay closed for at least a year. That was the agreement made in court Tuesday. The owner now agrees it is a nuisance bar.

3:56 PM EST, November 10, 2009

Looking for Answers in Juvenile Justice Breakdown

It is day two of a special commission looking into the breakdown of the juvenile justice system in Luzerne County.

4:23 PM EST, November 10, 2009

Doherty to Run for Governor

Scranton Mayor Chris Doherty announced Tuesday he is running for governor of Pennsylvania.

3:25 PM EST, November 10, 2009

Gas Drilling: Is It Worth It?

There's a rush of money and activity pouring into the northern tier of our area and it revolves around the quest for natural gas.

5:03 PM EST, November 10, 2009

Woman on Trial for Stealing from Boyfriend

A woman is on trial for stealing money from her boyfriend months before and after he died.

4:03 PM EST, November 10, 2009

Barber Cut by Luzerne County

A barber who was responsible for doing haircuts at the Luzerne County jail is now charged with shaving too much cash from the county.

5:22 PM EST, November 10, 2009

Tyler Memorial to Merge with Mercy

Changes are coming to a hospital in Wyoming County. The rural facility is joining forces with a larger health care system.

5:06 PM EST, November 10, 2009

School Buses Disinfected to Prevent H1N1

You may see something new on your children's school buses. Sanitizers are being used to stop the spread of H1N1, or swine, flu in Northumberland County.

11:33 AM EST, November 10, 2009

Stuck Truck Finally Moves

An oversized load that has been stuck in part of Montour County for more than two weeks is finally on the move again.

11:15 AM EST, November 10, 2009

Man Charged with Attempted Homicide

A man from Monroe County is locked up, accused of shooting a man Monday night.

4:42 PM EST, November 10, 2009

Water Woes Shutter School

Hanover Area School District was closed Tuesday because of a water main break.

10:52 AM EST, November 10, 2009

Concrete Truck Hits Houses

A concrete truck with a full load slammed into two homes early Tuesday morning in Wayne County.