October 27, 2009 Stories

Luzerne County Judicial Candidates Debate

Luzerne County Judicial Candidates Debate

Just one week until the general election and many eyes will be watching the race for Luzerne County judge. Tuesday night, the three candidates running for the two open seats explained why they're the one for the job.

Man Fired Up About Transmission Problem

Man Fired Up About Transmission Problem

Police in Luzerne County are trying to figure out if the owner of a van was so burned up about something that he torched his own vehicle right in front of the dealership where he bought it just six months ago.

Shooting Victim's Family Speaks Out

Shooting Victim's Family Speaks Out

The family of a woman who was gunned down by her boyfriend last week said Tuesday they could not have survived the ordeal without the support of the community.

Worry Over Luzerne County Election Turnout

Worry Over Luzerne County Election Turnout

Election day is just a week away and in Luzerne County, there are some very high-profile races.

Fraud Charges Dropped for Accused Arsonist

Fraud Charges Dropped for Accused Arsonist

The argument that a Lackawanna County man set fire to his own home to collect insurance money apparently lacks evidence. A judge Tuesday dropped charges of insurance fraud against the suspect.

Drilling to Find More Radiation Contamination

Drilling to Find More Radiation Contamination

More radiation found in part of Lock Haven has the State Department of Environmental Protection drilling for answers.

Thieves Steal Tree Farm Signs

Thieves Steal Tree Farm Signs

Stanley Kohl said it's a mystery he can't solve. Why would thieves steal his tree farm signs?

Resort Hosts Free Dinner

Resort Hosts Free Dinner

A resort in the Poconos is opening its doors Wednesday night and offering a free community dinner to those in need.

Oversize Load Remains in Danville

Oversize Load Remains in Danville

An 200,000 pound over-size load is still sitting in downtown Danville. It got stuck there Monday.

World Series a Big Hit for Sporting Goods Stores

World Series a Big Hit for Sporting Goods Stores

Phillies or Yankees. No matter who wins the World Series this year it is a home run for sporting good stores in the Poconos with lots of fans from both Philadelphia and New York living in Monroe County.

Fire Damages Home

Fire Damages Home

Fire badly damaged a home near Hometown Monday evening.

Woman Gets Probation for False Reports

Woman Gets Probation for False Reports

A woman who tried to help hide a car used in a hit and run has escaped jail time.

Man Sentenced for Child Sex Assault

Man Sentenced for Child Sex Assault

It was an emotional scene inside the Lackawanna County courthouse Tuesday as a man from Bushkill was sentenced for making the little boy touch him.

Truck Crashes into Porch

Truck Crashes into Porch

One person was hurt Tuesday morning when a pick-up truck crashed into a porch.