10 min ago | The Citizens' Voice
W-B police investigating bank robbery
A man claiming to have a bomb robbed the Choice One Federal Credit Union in Wilkes-Barre on Wednesday afternoon and made off with an undetermined amount of cash, according to police.
8 hrs ago | The Carteret County News-Times
World's Oldest Leisure Activity May Hold Key to Modern Health
Moral debates about sex will probably go on as long as humans continue to engage in the activity, but the verdict is definitely in on the physical and mental health benefits of an active - and safe -- sex life.
16 hrs ago | Daily and Sunday Review
McCain arrives in Wilkes-Barre
U.S. Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., arrived at Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport on Tuesday around 9 p.m., ahead of a full day of campaigning in Northeastern Pennsylvania.
20 hrs ago | Times Leader
Goodbye, Ruby Tuesday eatery in W-B
BARRE After 15 years, the Ruby Tuesday restaurant on Kidder Street closed Monday.
Wilkes-Barre home heavily damaged in early morning fire
A vacant double-block home at 76-78 Holland St. was heavily damaged in a fire early Tuesday.
W-B mini-football ex-treasurer charged with $24K theft from group
BARRE The former treasurer of the Wilkes-Barre Bears has been charged with stealing at least $24,000 from the mini-football organization.
Fight against new values vowed
Area man: Suit would be filed before values certified; $70K committed for potential suit.
W-B councilman eyes donations for his district
BARRE Councilman Rick Cronauer wants his constituents to donate tax-deductible dollars for improvements to city property in his district.
Slaying suspect among 4 nabbed
Besides homicide suspect Rushing, trio arrested at W-B apartment on drug charges.
Man Charged with Assault at Fire Scene
A man from Wilkes-Barre is accused of trying to run down a firefighter at a fire scene.
Driver faces assault, endangering charges Police Blotter
HUNTINGTON TWP. A Shickshinny man was charged Friday with allegedly knocking a 60-year-old man to the ground after, state police say, he backed a vehicle into him on Blue Door Road on July 7. Paul David Zagata, ...
Wilkes Barre raid caps Scranton slaying
Randall Rushing is suspected in triple homicide Thursday morning on S. Irving Avenue.
Holy Trinity Orthodox Church to hold annual bazaar in Wilkes-Barre
Holy Trinity Orthodox Church will hold its 42nd annual bazaar from 4-11 p.m. on July 26 and 4-10 p.m. July 27 on the parish grounds at 401 E. Main St.
Accused Killer Arrested in Wilkes-Barre
New York City detectives joined local police and agents from the attorney general's office in Wilkes-Barre Friday to pick up a man accused of murder.
3 killed in Scranton shooting; suspect arrested
District Attorney Andy Jarbola said Friday he has not determined whether to seek the death penalty against a 25-year-old man charged with shooting three Scranton residents.
Motel owner sues W-B over closure: Code officer also faulted by owner ...
Motel owner sues W-B over closure: Code officer also faulted by owner of Red Carpet Inn in July 2006 action.
Pa. Man Accused of Selling Soap as Crack Cocaine
A Pennsylvania man accused of selling soap as crack cocaine waived his right to a preliminary hearing Monday.
Judge: Reporters won't testify in grand jury probe
A judge threw out subpoenas issued to 15 Pennsylvania journalists who were summoned to testify at a hearing on whether a special prosecutor should be appointed to investigate alleged violations of grand jury ...
Residents are shaken after three people were gunned down Thursday morning in their neighborhood in Scranton.
Man accused of selling soap as crack cocaine
BARRE A 38-year-old man who police say tried making a couple of bucks by selling soap as crack cocaine waived his right to a preliminary hearing in Central Court on Monday.