West Hazleton News

HAZLETON State police are seeking information related to an apartment building fire that sent residents jumping from second-floor windows and left one victim unconscious and in need of rescue.

Former Luzerne County president judge Michael T. Conahan and former county court administrator William T. Sharkey Sr.

Bishop Joseph Martino announced extensive appointments of clergy throughout the diocese, with substantial shuffling in Luzerne County.

Bishop Joseph Martino officially announced almost 100 appointments today, many of which affect Luzerne County parishes and programs.

ELLEN O'CONNELL/Staff Photographer A firefighter walks into J.V. Transportation & Multiservice LLC, 120 W. Broad St., Hazleton, at the height of a fire early this morning.

Tips from the public led to state police at Hazleton charging two men in a 2:30 a.m. Sunday burglary on Old Street in Harwood, Hazle Township.

Hazleton police charged 2 more men in Nov. 15 robbery of elderly couple. HAZLETON Police believe they have the four men responsible for the home invasion and brutal beating of an elderly couple in November.

Bill in House could save city, which will appeal order to pay $1.5M in pension money back to Pennsylvania.

Cory Thackara of the Orangeville Community Fire Company was shocked Tuesday that fellow firefighter Colton Barrett is accused of setting fires.

HAZLETON Applications to participate in the Hazleton area's biggest parade are now available.

I'll admit it. I like hummus. There I said it. I mean I don't walk around expressing my affinity for the smashed chickpea spread on a T-shirt, but now, thanks to one brand, I could.

Your commute will be getting smoother thanks to that economic stimulus bill passed earlier this year.

HAZLETON Authorities captured a man wanted in connection with last fall's home invasion and beating of a prominent older couple.

The second man wanted for an attack on an elderly couple in Hazleton has been captured.

Jose Soto-Vargas accused of trying to shoot a man who was dating his sister in April.

Five of the 17 people charged by state authorities in a $10.4 million cocaine distribution ring in Hazleton remain wanted, including a man who allegedly shot a person eight times.

Police said they are searching for Cole C. Schreffler, 17, in connection to a stabbing on West Madison Avenue, North Broad and Warren streets, Monday night.

Who doesn't like dinner and a movie? Posted by James Moening Monday May 18, 2009, 8:40 AM Categories: Lehigh Valley Entertainment A little bird recently told me about a theater where you can get dinner, drinks and a movie.

SCRANTON Former Luzerne County Court administrator William T. Sharkey Sr. is scheduled to be sentenced in federal court on Aug.

Support group wants public's help to lobby to maintain Pa. funding for Lupus Foundation.