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Pa. Superior Court says Conahan erred by failing to ask series of questions. WILKES-BARRE A woman sentenced to five to 10 years for a robbery has been granted permission to withdraw her guilty plea based on former judge Michael Conahan 's failure to conduct a colloquy a series of questions that ensure a defendant understands the ramifications of ...

It was once a part of Plymouth Township, known as Blindtown, the most populated municipality in Luzerne County and home to five collieries.

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.

An Episcopalian church leader from Luzerne County was in court Thursday facing charges he endangered and threatened a group of people, including his own daughters.

The voters of Luzerne County will decide who will hold court here in Wilkes-Barre. Up for grabs are two open seats on the Court of Common Pleas and on the eve of the election the three candidates vying for a seat hit the campaign trail.

Police on Tuesday charged two brothers with burglarizing a home on East Broadway Street in September.

Suspect allegedly broke into ex-girlfriend's house in Larksville and then fled. LARKSVILLE Police captured a man late Thursday night after a chase that began with an alleged attempted stabbing of his ex-girlfriend and her friend.

A man is locked up in Luzerne County after police said he assaulted two people, then led officers on a chase.

Pennsylvania Department of Transportation is advising drivers to be cautious on - or avoid altogether - State Route 309 in Shavertown in the area of the Burger King, Thomas' Family Market and shopping center.

Font size: [A] [A] [A] Mark Moran / The Sunday Voice The lawsuit claims former Pittston Area Superintendent Ross Scarantino threatened Peter Paul Moses with firing if he continued to question billing issues.

The controversy involves a Larksville coffee shop, a Plymouth police officer and a $1.30 bagel.

Font size: [A] [A] [A] Regional fire companies are battling an intense blaze that has engulfed a seven-unit apartment complex in Edwardsville.

BARRE After the loss of his wife to suicide more than 3 1/2 years ago, Brian Hollingshead wanted to be proactive to help others and made a call to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.

Nardone and his band get together for this once-a-year reunion for the fans who went to the dances at the San Souci, Harveys Lake, the Granada Ballroom and the many high school dances throughout the area at which the All Stars performed.

Joe Nardone & The All Stars were featured Saturday night at the Summer Dance Reunion at the Irem Temple County Club Pavilion in Dallas.

TODAY, WHEN we have a discussion about bias and about minority oppression and prejudice, we usually find ourselves discussing problems faced by blacks, Hispanics, or those of different sexual orientation and gender preference.

The Luzerne County coroner has been called to the scene of a home destroyed by fire early Wednesday, according to fire officials.

A 64-year-old man was killed in an early morning fire in a double-block home on Jackson Street, authorities said.

A fire that claimed the life of a 64-year old man early Wednesday morning is being considered accidental, Larksville Fire Chief Andy Kachmar said.

David Mark and Abigail Grace Worth, son and daughter of Del and Teresa Worth, Trucksville, were christened on June 16 at St.