November 4, 2009 Stories

Daycare Worker Facing Sex Charges

Daycare Worker Facing Sex Charges

Police in Luzerne County arrested a woman they believe had sex with a boy.

Resignation of School Board Member on Hold

Resignation of School Board Member on Hold

Because of the corruption case in Luzerne County, a school board had to put off a vote concerning a member caught up in the scandal.

Businessman Killed in Wyoming County Crash

Businessman Killed in Wyoming County Crash

Family and friends are mourning the loss of a well-known businessman from Susquehanna County.

Long-time District Attorney Voted Out

Long-time District Attorney Voted Out

The fallout from election day means a big change in the Wyoming County Courthouse. After 20 years in office, voters cast out incumbent District Attorney George Skumanick.

Convent Demolished for Housing

Convent Demolished for Housing

A building which holds a lot of memories for some is coming down in Carbon County to make way for senior citizen housing.

What's Next for Pike Library Expansion?

What's Next for Pike Library Expansion?

Voters Tuesday night in Pike County handily defeated the library tax question. An overwhelming 81-percent of voters said no to a referendum that would raise taxes to support the Pike County Library System.

Tire Recycling Program Begins

Tire Recycling Program Begins

Lackawanna County officials say enough is enough and they are hoping a new recycling program will fix an illegal dumping problem in our area.

Donors Needed for Free Thanksgiving Dinner

Donors Needed for Free Thanksgiving Dinner

Help is needed to make Thanksgiving meals for hundred in need in Sunbury.

Deadly Crash in Lycoming County

Deadly Crash in Lycoming County

An elderly may was killed Tuesday in a crash in Lycoming County.

New Bank Has Old Look

New Bank Has Old Look

A local bank is making sure its building blends in with a historic neighborhood.

New NCC Monroe Campus Not Dead Yet

New NCC Monroe Campus Not Dead Yet

A no vote in Tuesday's election is not stopping a community college in the Poconos from building a new campus.

Loss of Judges in Luzerne County Creates Worry

Loss of Judges in Luzerne County Creates Worry

For the first time in county history, voters decided against keeping an incumbent judge who was up for retention. County Judge Peter Paul Olszewski will not serve another 10-year term. He lost his bid for retention Tuesday. When Olszewski's term is up in January, Luzerne County will be down three judges.

New Grocery Store Opens in Monroe County

New Grocery Store Opens in Monroe County

An old Monroe County eyesore has become a thing of the past.

Voters React to Luzerne County Judges' Race

Voters React to Luzerne County Judges' Race

The agony of defeat is sinking in for many candidates Wednesday, including a Luzerne County judge voters refused to retain in the midst of a corruption scandal rocking Luzerne County.

Deadly Crash on Route 11

Deadly Crash on Route 11

A head-on crash Wednesday morning claimed the life of a man from Wyoming County.

Bucknell Student on Lewisburg Borough Council

Bucknell Student on Lewisburg Borough Council

In central Pennsylvania a Bucknell University senior beat an incumbent to win a seat on Lewisburg borough council and he wasn't even on the ballot.