November 3, 2009 Stories
Luzerne County Judge Loses Retention Bid
The judge races in Luzerne County are the first in a general election since two former judges in Luzerne County were charged with corruption.
Amesbury, Polachek Gartley Take the Bench in Luzerne County
Three candidates were running for two open seats on the bench in Luzerne County. Current President Judge Chester Muroski is reaching mandatory retirement age this year and the other seat was left vacant by former judge Michael Conahan.
Bisignani-Moyle Takes Judge's Seat in Lackawanna County
The other big race for the bench comes out of Lackawanna County.
Judge Burke Retains Seat
Two current judges in Luzerne County were up for retention Tuesday and what is usually seen as a sure bet for retentions suddenly took on a different tone because of the on-going corruption scandal.
Doherty Wins Third Term as Scranton Mayor
Scranton Mayor Chris Doherty won a third four-year term as the city's chief executive on election day with a double-digit triumph over write-in rival Gary DiBileo.
Students Head to the Polls
It's a long-standing election day tradition at a Lackawanna County school, but this year the tradition had to be tweaked a bit to keep things legal.
School District's H1N1 Flu Vaccine Ruined
With a shortage of H1N1 flu vaccine all across the country thousands of doses in the Stroudsburg Area School District are being thrown out because the refrigerator storing the doses somehow ended up at the wrong temperature.
Shooting Investigations in the Poconos
Police in the Poconos are investigating two shootings in two days in one community in Monroe County.
Voter Turnout Looks Low in Luzerne County
In Luzerne County this election day is a big one. Voters must decide who will take two open judicial seats in the wake of a major corruption scandal but early turnout numbers were very low and many blame the corruption for that.
Halloween Fires Ruled Arson
The fires in Williamsport on Halloween night and another early Tuesday morning were intentionally set, according to investigators.
Students Cleared but Still Expelled
Home invasion charges against some students from a college in our area have been dropped, according to college officials, but the decision to expel them still stands.
Mother Charged in Son's Death
A woman from Monroe County is charged with involuntary manslaughter for the death of her 13-year-old son.
Priest Relieved of Duties
A priest in the Diocese of Scranton has been relieved of his duties after pictures of "minimally attired adult men" were seen on his computer, according to the diocese.
H1N1 Flu Clinic at Penn State Schuylkill
What is believed to be the first H1N1 flu clinic in Schuylkill County got underway Tuesday.
Precautions Against H1N1 at the Polls
Voters in Union County saws something new at the polls Tuesday to prevent the spread of the H1N1 virus.
Lackawanna County Judge's Race
The big race in Lackawanna County is also a judicial one.
Pork and Sauerkraut an Election Tradition
An election day tradition involving food, hard work, and some hungry people is alive and well in Schuylkill County.
Olszewski, Burke Confident of Reelection
Voters are going to the polls Tuesday across the area.
