October 13, 2009 Stories
Elementary School in Sullivan County Slated to Close
The future of the Turnpike Elementary School in Mildred, Sullivan County has been decided. At a meeting Tuesday night at the Sullivan County High School, school board members voted five to three in favor of closing the school.
Man Ordered to Trial for Child Sex Assault
A judge said Tuesday there is enough evidence to send a man from Lackawanna County to trial for molesting and sexually assaulting a young girl.
Boyfriend Arrested in Beating Death
A man accused of killing his girlfriend seven months ago is in custody in Luzerne County. Henry Platt, 43, was arraigned early Wednesday morning in West Pittston after police picked him up in Wilkes-Barre late Tuesday night.
IMAX Theater Proposed for Dickson City
A new IMAX movie theater could soon be coming to one part of Lackawanna County.
Bellas Suspended from Redevelopment Authority
The ongoing corruption investigation has now led to the suspension of the head of the Luzerne County Redevelopment Authority.
Geisinger Clinic Gets H1N1 Vaccine
Geisinger Health System's Kistler Clinic in Wilkes-Barre is among the health care providers that have received the H1N1, or swine flu, vaccine.
Hazleton Cracks Down on Trash Fee Deadbeats
Hazleton City officials said Tuesday they are cracking down on deadbeats who won't pay their trash bills.
Used Car Dealership Vandalized
The owner of a used car dealership hopes a reward will help track down those responsible for some vandalism at his business.
Pittston Area Students Return to School
A school district shut down by a flu scare is open once again. Students returned to class at Pittston Area Tuesday morning.
One Dead after Two-car Crash
A man was killed early Tuesday morning in a two-car crash in Monroe County.
Burglars Hit Bank
Police in Monroe County are trying to find whoever broke into a bank through the roof.
Pittston Area Prepares for School
School is back in session at Pittston Area School District in Luzerne County after last week's swine flu scare.
Board to Vote on Proposed School Closure
The Turnpike Elementary School in Mildred has faced closing its doors before and has survived. The Sullivan County school board will decide at a meeting scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Tuesday if the Turnpike school stays open or will close.
