Sunday May 11 | Times Leader
“It was an oversight on my part, and I'll pay this in the next couple of days”
He is vague on friendship with ex-head of tax claims, which didn't list his pub for tax sale. via Times Leader
Friday May 9 | Times Leader
Avoca works on control of flooding
Borough officials reviewed the list of upcoming projects ready to go that will improve flood control, upgrade sewers and finish needed paving at Thursday night's meeting. via Times Leader
Tuesday May 6 | Standard Speaker
County recorder owes thousands in back taxes
By MICHAEL P. BUFFER Staff Writer WILKES-BARRE - Luzerne County Recorder of Deeds James "Red" O'Brien owes the county $17,855.44 in delinquent taxes and fees, according to tax claim records. via Standard Speaker
Friday May 2 | Times Leader
State AG raps DEP over problem dams
“While we appreciate the auditor general's findings, this report reflects the programs of the past, not the programs as they are today”
Meadow Run dam in Bear Creek is one of the structures whose failure could be fatal. via Times Leader
Wednesday Apr 30 | Times Leader
Five are charged in area theft ring
PITTSTON Five people were nabbed Tuesday for their alleged involvement in a burglary ring in Luzerne and Lackawanna counties. via Times Leader
Tuesday Apr 29 | PAHomepage.com
Burglary Bust in Luzerne County
“It's a good feeling knowing that these people are apprehended. We closed some of these cases out and they're going to be off the street”
Five people are in custody in connection with a burglary ring in Luzerne County. via PAHomepage.com
Tuesday Apr 29 | Times Leader
County to seek prisoner store bids
“I just think full disclosure to the public is what's needed for us to regain public trust”
Prison Board officials differ on what kind of bids to ask for. The Luzerne County Prison Board voted Monday to bid out commissary purchases, ending a no-bid deal that led to more than $300,000 in sales to a ... via Times Leader
Saturday Apr 26 | Times Leader
90 absentee ballots won't be counted
Skrepenak, Urban vote to revoke the extension, which solicitor and state agency agree violates election code. via Times Leader
Wednesday Apr 23 | Times Leader
Incumbent Carroll easily defeats Best
“If I lose, I am coming back in two years as a 25-year-old attorney instead of a 23-year-old law student”
The district consists of portions of Luzerne and Monroe counties. Carroll, a freshman lawmaker from Avoca, received 6,680 electronic and absentee votes or 80.46 percent of the vote, compared to Best's 1,612 ... via Times Leader
Friday Apr 18 | Times Leader
Democrats in 118th state cases
“The casino money is not relief. It is no more than a Band-Aid”
Vying to be the Democratic nominee in the 118th District, both candidates tackled property-tax relief, crime, health care, regionalization, tolling and privatization of the state's highways as they took turns ... via Times Leader









