Kingston News

In Luzerne County much of the focus is on the judicial races as the federal corruption probe continues to unfold.

UGI will temporarily interrupt electric service to approximately 250 customers in portions of Kingston Saturday, Nov.

A sea of 5,500 orange flags, each one representing 100 jobs already lost in the construction equipment industry.

Here's a look at the unofficial results of some of the contested municipal races throughout the Wyoming Valley: West Side In Kingston, Mayor Jim Haggerty trounced his Democratic challenger, Stephen P. Radzinski, 2,118 to 776.

A Times Leader employee since 1983, he was named managing editor in 2007. He will now be in complete control of paper's news unit.

The tie-up of Eastern Insurance Group and Security First Insurance Inc. of Kingston occurred on Sept.

The Luzerne County Community College Literary Arts Society recently presented a check for $500 to the Hoyt Library in Kingston.

BARRE A Kingston woman who police say stabbed her boyfriend in April was sentenced Tuesday to 18 to 36 months in state prison.

Trial for Donald Pennix to be scheduled. Co-defendant sentenced to 24-48 months.

Small borough mayors don't get paid much, don't have many responsibilities and don't get a vote, unless they're breaking a tie vote of council.

Times Leader and Wilkes-Barre city kick in funds to help get annual event over the hump.

EDWARDSVILLE: The Family Caregivers Support Group will have its meeting from 1-3 p.m. today at the Edwardsville Senior Center, Russell Street.

A 2010 budget with no tax increases and the possibility of a regionalized police department are in Kingston's future.

The Kingston Lions Club and Sylvan Learning Center have donated several cases containing backpacks and other supplies to Third Avenue, Schuyler and Pringle elementary schools.

The Rev. John Franklin Hartman has been unanimously recommended to serve as the ninth rector at Grace Episcopal Church, 30 Butler St., Kingston.

A breast cancer awareness fundraiser will be presented on Saturday, Oct. 17 and Sunday, Oct.

BARRE City police reported the following: Thomas Tomshack, 43, of West Bergh Street, Wilkes-Barre, was arrested on evidence of drunken driving and driving a stolen vehicle Sunday night.

One simple phone call introduced Debbie Alpert to a cousin she never knew. And that phone call ended up saving her life.

Members of the township fire department will trade in their blue uniforms for pink T-shirts this month to raise awareness for breast cancer.

Nearly a dozen people were chased out of their Luzerne County home after an early-morning fire.