Wilkes-Barre News

Take A Rough Ride In Joe's Pick-up

WILK-AM Pittston - Wed Dec 03

Wednesday, December 03, 2008 We're getting a lot of mileage out of Joe's pick-up truck - as well we should.

Runaway returns; suspect charged

The Times-Tribune - Wed Dec 03

A 39-year-old Wilkes-Barre man who is accused of concealing the whereabouts of a pregnant 16-year-old girl for nearly three weeks surrendered to state police Tuesday.

Family Driven Out By Flames

WNEP-TV Moosic - Wed Dec 03

Fire badly damaged a home in Luzerne County, driving out the family who lived there.

Man Cited for Profane Sign

WNEP-TV Moosic - Tue Dec 02

A man in Luzerne County has been cited for a sign. The man from Hughestown said he has the right to free speech.

Accused Drug Dealer Faces New Charges

WNEP-TV Moosic - Tue Dec 02

An accused drug dealer and gang member in Wilkes-Barre is facing more serious charges.

Missing girl found

PAHomepage.com - Tue Dec 02

16 year old Ashley Dito of Simpson was missing for 3-weeks. Police say she was with 39 year old Gary Ganaposki of Wilkes-Barre . He turned himself in at the state police barracks in Dunmore Tuesday morning.

Man Charged after Shotgun Incident

WNEP-TV Moosic - Mon Dec 01

A man who pointed a loaded shotgun at a police officer in Luzerne County was arrested and charged with assault.

Troopers Looking for Missing Teen

WNEP-TV Moosic - Mon Dec 01

State police are trying to find a missing 16-year-old girl from Lackawanna County.

Thieves Active this Holiday Shopping Season

WNEP-TV Moosic - Mon Dec 01

'Tis the season for holiday shopping and holiday stealing. Police in one part of Luzerne County worry this year will be the worst ever when it comes to thefts.

Property tax revenue in Pittston surges

The Times-Tribune - Sun Nov 30

City property tax revenue may increase by about 8 percent under Pittston's proposed 2009 budget.