November 6, 2009 Stories
H1N1 Flu Death Confirmed
Geisinger Health Systems is reporting its first death from H1N1 or swine flu.
Plymouth Bar Shuttered
State and Plymouth police and Luzerne County detectives showed up to the Olde Tymers Pub in Plymouth just before noon Friday armed with drills and locks. They closed the bar on Main Street by court order.
PennDOT Prepares For Winter Weather
Dozens of officials met at the Bear Creek Township PennDOT facility in Luzerne County Friday morning. They are looking to improve communications between various agencies when winter weather strikes.
Sewer Rates to Rise in Hazleton Area
In the greater Hazleton area sewer rates are expected to go up, in part to protect oysters. The money is needed to pay off a $33 million construction loan.
Name Announced for Castle Auditorium
An announcement came Friday about the naming rights for a $3 million project for the arts in Hazleton.
Libraries Plan Fundraisers
Budgets are tight just about everywhere these days but for libraries, where state funding is getting cut left and right, officials are having to get creative when it comes to bringing in money.
Phillies Fan Wins Car and Season Tickets
Her team might have lost the World Series this week but one Phillies fan in the Poconos has won big. She walked away with a new car and season tickets to the Philadelphia Phillies.
New Hybrid Trolley Unveiled
Monroe County Transit Authority is celebrating it's 30th anniversary with a little bit of old and a little bit of new.
Veterans Saddened by Fort Hood Tragedy
Flags are flying at half staff Friday across the country in honor of the shooting victims at Fort Hood in Texas after after a shooting spree Thursday.
Same Dinner, New Leader for Thanksgiving Dinner
Sister Adrian Barrett may have hung up her sneakers, but the Friends of the Poor Thanksgiving Dinner is still on this year in Scranton.
Gas Prices Keep Rising
Gas prices in northeastern and central Pennsylvania have been on the rise over the last couple weeks and months. The spike in prices has a lot of folks scratching their head, reluctant to keep paying more and more for fuel.
Adoption Day for Five Families
Friday was a big day for a handful of families in Lycoming County. Seven children were adopted into their new families.
Woman Dies from Crash Injuries
A woman who was injured in a crash Monday in Monroe County has died.
"Coats for Kids" Drive
People are rallying behind a group of youngsters to make sure they are not left in the cold.
