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Collar of the Week: Scranton police Officer Jill Foley and Cpl. Robert Stanek
When she received the report of a pharmacist at Walgreens at 330 S. Main Ave. having called in about two Berwick residents buying Sudafed at the store, Scranton police Patrolwoman Jill Foley had the same thought he did.
Scranton pharmacist thwarts alleged meth producer's plans again
For the second time in about six months, a sharp-eyed West Scranton pharmacist tipped off city police Monday about suspicious individuals buying cold medication commonly used to make methamphetamine.
Shickshinny man charged with attempted murder, robbery
A Luzerne County man was arrested today and charged with the January 2011 attempted murder and robbery of a local scrap yard employee in Columbia County, according to state Attorney General Linda Kelly.
Political tensions are running high as Gov. Tom Corbett unveils a proposed state budget today likely to contain a new round of spending cuts for public welfare and education.
Propane Tranker Truck Crash Makes For Tense Day on Busy Highway
A tanker truck carrying 3,000 pounds of liquid propane crashed on Route 93 in Sugarloaf Township Monday morning creating a tension filled day.
Unemployment compensation benefits expire for 17,000
Federal unemployment benefits run out today for an estimated 17,000 Pennsylvanians as state lawmakers deal with legislation to extend those benefits.
Columbia County Home Invasion Suspect Arrested
The victims told police the man was inside their house for two hours. He threatened them with a gun, a knife and a hammer.
Episode of the Choir being taped in Berwick
The producer of hit shows like WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE and projects for NBC, ABC, Discovery, Animal Planet and many others, is in town taping a pilot for a television show called The Choir.
Barletta: Shickshinny Post Office will reopen within two months
The Shickshinny Post Office should reopen within 60 days after the flooding from Tropical Storm Lee in September forced it to close, U.S. Rep.
Berwick Police Search for Attempted Homicide Suspect
Berwick, Columbia County -- Police here are asking for the public's help in an attempted homicide investigation.
Last Chance to Speak Up on PPL Power Line Proposal
This week is the last chance for people to sound off about a proposed power line upgrade project in the Poconos.
Berwick man charged with indecent assault
A 35-year-old Berwick man was charged by state police at Bloomsburg with indecent assault involving crimes committed in July against a 5-year-old boy and 6-year-old boy at 2 Lark Drive in Berlins Trailer Park.