2+ week, 11+ hour ago   (904+ words) PLYMOUTH — Every now and then, it is said, one needs to cleanse the soul, free the mind, and nothing accomplishes those goals better than a good rant. We stand witness to daily rants coming at us from all angles and…...

5+ mon, 1+ week ago   (678+ words) WILKES-BARRE — It shouldn’t require tougher laws and higher fines to convince drivers to not drive distracted. Common sense should be enough. And pictures of scenes like the one attached to this column should be enough to keep you from using…...

5+ mon, 1+ week ago   (758+ words) WILKES-BARRE — Tom Bigler always meant what he said — and he was never afraid to say it. More importantly, Bigler always knew exactly how to say it. I am proud to have been one of Mr. Bigler’s friends — I consider him…...

5+ mon, 2+ week ago   (403+ words) PITTSTON — Susquehanna Brewing Company (SBC) is a local favorite where history, community, and really good beer come together. Proudly located in Pittston, Pennsylvania, SBC is a sixth-generation family business with roots stretching all the way back to 1857. Owners Ed Maier…...

5+ mon, 3+ week ago   (434+ words) Scranton Mayor Paige Cognetti this week said if a company wants to call Lackawanna County home, residents should see the benefit, not just the corporate headquarters in Silicon Valley. “Data centers should be built on brownfields and former industrial sites,…...

6+ mon, 1+ week ago   (603+ words) CLARKS SUMMIT — United Cerebral Palsy of Northeastern PA has been located at 423 Center St. since the mid-1980s, and the Miles Foundry and Miles Auto Parts Store were fixtures on Bedford Street in Clarks Summit for decades. That’s all set to…...

8+ mon, 2+ week ago   (1790+ words) WILKES-BARRE — Another holiday season is winding down, and 2025 is just about in the rear-view mirror. As we dismantle our Christmas trees and put away the decorations, we vow to get in good enough shape to fit into all those nice…...