West Hazleton News

State police and neighbors want to know if the latest fire in the West Hazleton area is the work of a firebug.

A Saturday night fire destryoed one home and damaged another in West Hazleton. Firecrews were called to the scene on the 200 block of Ridge Avenue around 8 o'clock. Investigators say the blaze started in one home and quickly spread to the other.

WEST HAZLETON A fire in the 200 block of Ridge Avenue on Saturday night that destroyed one residence and damaged another was intentionally set, said state police Fire Marshal David Klitsch.

A fierce fire in a Luzerne County neighborhood is a case of arson. Eyewitness News first told you about the West Hazleton fire Saturday night and the speculation surrounding it.

Font size: [A] [A] [A] Fire destroyed an unoccupied single home at 227 Ridge Ave.

BARRE Martha and Nicholas Caputo sat just a few feet away from the men they say attacked them in their Hazleton home just over one year ago and listened as a jury foreman read a verdict of guilty for each of the eight counts brought against the attackers.

Eighth-grader Susan Mendegro stood so petite that an older student had to slip a box behind the podium for her to reach the microphone as she addressed the crowd in the Northwest Area Junior/Senior High School auditorium.

Font size: [A] [A] [A] share this Mohegan Sun has agreed to a tentative deal to sponsor the arena at Casey Plaza, the Luzerne County Convention Center Authority announced Wednesday.

Font size: [A] [A] [A] share this A man smashed the front door of Puff & Stuff on North Fourth Street in West Hazleton on Tuesday morning and made off with cigarettes and cash, state police at Hazleton said.

Any job that requires a permit in West Hazleton may cost a little more with borough council's adoption Tuesday of an updated permit fee schedule.

The commission met Tuesday with approval of the fast-food eatery on its agenda, however the township engineer requested additional time to review minor revisions that were made to the restaurant's parking lot at the engineer's request.

In the greater Hazleton area sewer rates are expected to go up, in part to protect oysters.

Timchak A Diocese of Scranton priest who once served in the Hazleton area was charged Monday with 17 counts of sexual child abuse for allegedly having files of naked, underage boys on his computer.

A 77-year-old Briar Creek Township man was found dead at Lowe's Home Improvement Center in West Hazleton on Sunday afternoon, borough police said.

The Rev. Robert Timchak, popularly known as "Father Bob," turned himself in to authorities in Pike County on 16 counts of child sexual abuse stemming from allegations of possession of child pornography.

Font size: [A] [A] [A] share this The World Community Day Worship program at Christ Lutheran Church, Conyngham, will be held Nov.

HAZLETON Four people were cited with disorderly conduct after they were found fighting at the West Broad Street Shopping Plaza on Saturday afternoon, police said.

A revival service featuring the Rev. Tim and Katie Bennett, pictured, is planned at 9 and 11 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Sunday at Faith Assembly of God Church, Route 93, West Hazleton.

County Redevelopment Authority calls special session over executive director Bellas, who said he's 'in trouble.' The Luzerne County Redevelopment Authority has called a special meeting to discuss the expected resignation of Executive Director Allen Bellas, authority board President Paul Paternoster said Friday.

Recipients of the Spirit of Courage awards are honored for acts of heroism or commitment to burn education.