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Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania is located in Luzerne County. Zip codes in Wilkes-Barre, PA include 18766, 18706, and 18769. The median home price in Wilkes-Barre is $59,900 which is roughly $34/per square foot. More Wilkes-Barre information.

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15 min ago | The Citizens' Voice

MU will honor its retiring president

The Misericordia University family and members of the community are coming together June 1 at the Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs beginning at 7:30 p.m. for Michael A. MacDowell's "Watch Your Wallet Roast,'' a retirement celebration marking 15 years at Misericordia for Dr.

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15 min ago | The Citizens' Voice

Wilkes-Barre residents raise sewage concerns at council meeting

Robert Tosh, of North Washington Street, said the city repaired a collapsed sewer line a few years ago, but the blocked lines resumed last December.

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1 hr ago | The Citizens' Voice

Today's best bets 5/17/13

The "Our People, Our Land, Our Images" exhibit is on display at Sordoni Art Gallery, 150 S. River St., Wilkes-Barre. This exhibit presents the works of three generations of indigenous photographers from North America, South America, the Middle East and New Zealand.

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Fri May 17, 2013

The Citizens' Voice

Feds seize $170K of laundered money

Federal authorities have seized more than $170,000 from three men who conspired to engage in visa fraud and money laundering in Luzerne County, according to court records.

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Federal Bureau of Investigation

Detroit: Man sentenced to 30 years for cyberstalking, child pornography offenses.

U.S. Attorney Patrick A. Miles, Jr., announced today that Joseph J. Ostrowski, 29, of Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, was sentenced yesterday to serve 30 years in federal prison by a federal judge in the Middle District of Pennsylvania for offenses that included a charge of cyberstalking in the Western District of Michigan.

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PAHomepage.com

Your Weather Authority Webcast 5.17

Each year, the National Weather Service offers free severe weather spotting classes.

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PAHomepage.com

Fine Arts Fiesta Begins in Downtown Wilkes-Barre

Police are on the scene of an incident at an industrial park in Luzerne County. They are investigating at Kraft Foods at the Hanover Township Industrial Park.

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The Citizens' Voice

Board wants Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport's old terminal demolished by end of year

Tearing down the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport's old terminal would cost $2.06 million, engineering firm Guzek Associates estimated.

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The Citizens' Voice

Pre-trial conference takes up numerous issues in triple-homicide case

That's just one issue Luzerne County Judge Michael Vough must decide before the upcoming homicide trial for Hamilton, 19, and has brother, Sawud Davis, 17.

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Thu May 16, 2013

WNEP-TV Moosic

Carbondale's Pioneer Plaza Open For Business

Guests will be spending the night at a hotel in Lackawanna County that's been almost a decade in the making.

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The Citizens' Voice

Criminal charges looming for Luzerne County controller

Luzerne County has spent more than $5,100 on attorney bills defending county Controller Walter L. Griffith Jr.

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American Reporter

Brasch WordsIN a Pennsylvania Town, a Cold Shoulder for the Freezing Homeless

A regional advocate for the rights of the homeless says actions by Sugar Notch, Pa., officials to deny shelter to homeless men may be based upon fear and a lack of knowledge.

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The Citizens' Voice

W-B chamber announces 2013 award winners

The Greater Wilkes-Barre Chamber of Commerce has announced its 2013 Chamber Award winners, according to Donna Sedor, chamber executive vice president.

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The Citizens' Voice

Yogurt shop, coffee house open in W-B

The two new businesses follow the opening of others, such as Prana Yoga on South Main Street and Shambala in Midtown Village.

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The Citizens' Voice

State police appeal for help in search for runaway

Police say Jocelyn Kay Keller, 16, of Wapwallopen, was last seen about 10 a.m. Tuesday after being taken to Genetti's Best Western Hotel & Conference Center on Market Street in Wilkes-Barre for an appointment.

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The Citizens' Voice

W-B police arrest three men on weapons charges

Three men were arrested on weapons charges following a traffic stop at Blackman and Main streets Wednesday morning in Wilkes-Barre. Travis Hunter, 25, Darryl Robinson, 22, and Jamal Barnwell, 29, were hit with weapons charges after police found at least one stolen handgun and a large bag of marijuana in the vehicle.

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The Citizens' Voice

Nine Democrats eye four seats on Plymouth council

Candidates are Frank Coughlin, Steve Gerko, Ronald Kobusky, Gary J. Kochinski Jr., James Mahon, Joseph Mazur, George J. Mizzer, Adam Morehart and Stanley "Tubby" Scibek.

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Wed May 15, 2013

The Times Leader

Luzerne Foundation honors Sisters of Mercy

The Religious Sisters of Mercy were recognized for their service in the community at The Luzerne Foundation's annual meeting and reception Wednesday.

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Weekender

Tarot readings, jewelry, and philosophy found at Shambala

The word "revitalization" has been thrown around when it comes to discussing the upswing that downtown Wilkes-Barre has seen with businesses, but Dory Marino prefers to call it something else.

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The Citizens' Voice

Community digest

A pet adoption and pet education event is planned at Village Pet Supplies and Gifts, Dundee Plaza, 2301 Sans Souci Parkway, Hanover Township, in observance of its 10th anniversary from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 17-18 at the store's newly expanded location.

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