Wilkes-Barre News

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.