Dupont News

But analysis not final until all properties have informal reviews and formal appeals.

DUPONT Council on Tuesday appointed Joseph Timinski Jr. to fill a vacancy created by the death of his father in June.

PITTSTON They packed the pews and the balcony, the back of the church, the side aisles and even the vestibule as they came to say farewell to the third Pittston Catholic church to close in three months.

Two cars come out of the gate at Sharon's first Super Kids Classic soapbox derby race.

Area firefighters got little sleep Saturday morning as three separate fires damaged properties throughout the region and sent two people to the hospital.

It's a phone call nobody wants to make or receive. A family in Dupont away on vacation learns a fire left major damage to their newly remodeled home and business they rented out.

In May, a group of high school students did their second good deed, but it could be the start of many more to come.

After Dupont police officer David Turkos' wife spent about 15 minutes testifying that he assaulted her and his 11-year-old stepson in March, the officer's preliminary hearing was halted Tuesday afternoon.

Jeffrey DePrimo, of Pittston, killed Tuesday in Afghanistan SHERRY LONG slong@timesleader.com PITTSTON Friends of Jeffrey F. DePrimo of Pittston, who was killed Tuesday morning in Afghanistan, recalled his ...

“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

“It behooves them to get a tenant in as quickly as possible, because they are the people that are paying the rent.”

PITTSTON TWP. The search for a tenant to replace the former Damon's restaurant is in the hands of the bank holding the mortgage on the building, which is on the property of the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton ... via Times Leader

Allegheny Energy Inc. agreed to give its West Virginia customers a seven-year reprieve from costs associated with a proposed $1.3 billion multistate power line. via PittsburghLIVE.com

“Anyone putting up fliers will be prosecuted”

Dallas Twp. planning panel addresses school plans DALLAS TWP. Concerns about traffic and trees were discussed as the Dallas Township Planning Commission revisited the proposal for a new Dallas High School on ... via Times Leader

“It affects him on a daily basis.”

Old Forge man sentenced to 1-2 years for striking and killing I-81 Good Samaritan. via Times Leader

“He's in the process of turning himself in.”

David Turkos allegedly broke wife's arm and kicked stepson in domestic dispute Sunday. via Times Leader

DELAWARE THEATER 'Mary's Wedding,' features a soaring love story told against the epic backdrop of World War I, this lyrically theatrical piece stretches from the wild beauty of rural Canada to the ... via Daily Journal

If Philly Beer Week proves anything, its that artisan brews can now be found virtually everywhere. via Philly.com

State Police Wyoming reports a felony arrest warrant has been issued for Dave Turkis, a member of the Dupont Borough police department. via PAHomepage.com

“We want to make this as honest as possible.”

Board eyes reducing chance board members know people who appeal. Luzerne County officials say they are taking steps to prevent any appearance of favoritism in assessment appeals that result from the upcoming ... via Times Leader

“Initially we wanted a secondary heat because of the electrical prices”

Anthracite coal is in abundance in Pennsylvania. In the last three years those who sell coal-burning stoves said sales have shot through the roof. via WNEP-TV Moosic