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Hazleton Standard Speaker The Standard-Speaker, located in Hazleton, Pa., became a member of MediaNews Group in September 2023. The paper traces its history to 1866.

Trump coming to Mount Airy Casino Resort on Tuesday
12/06/2025

Trump coming to Mount Airy Casino Resort on Tuesday

President Donald Trump will visit Mount Airy Casino Resort in Monroe County on Tuesday evening.

Going to court is last resort for collecting library books
12/06/2025

Going to court is last resort for collecting library books

A young woman was leaving the courtroom when District Judge Edward Lewis noticed an outstanding warrant on her record and recalled her to the bench.

Proposed PPL rate hike to be discussed in Wilkes-Barre
12/05/2025

Proposed PPL rate hike to be discussed in Wilkes-Barre

The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission plans to host a public comment session in Wilkes-Barre later this month to gather input on a proposed rate increase that was recently requested by PPL, of…

Dr. Oz joins Bresnahan for health care roundtable
12/05/2025

Dr. Oz joins Bresnahan for health care roundtable

Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Dr. Mehmet Oz and U.S. Rep. Rob Bresnahan Jr. offered health care services checkup for people in Northeast Pennsylvania. They visited Scranton…

Wilkes closes budget gap with new financial plan
12/05/2025

Wilkes closes budget gap with new financial plan

Wilkes University President Greg Cant circulated a letter to “Alumni and Friends” on Friday saying the school has successfully closed its approximately $7 million budget gap — a shortf…

Keystone, Red Rock Job Corps scale up activities
12/05/2025

Keystone, Red Rock Job Corps scale up activities

Activity at Keystone Job Corps Center has picked up since the U.S Department of Labor planned to shut down the program in May.

U.S. Rep. Meuser hears constituent concerns at in-person town hall Friday
12/05/2025

U.S. Rep. Meuser hears constituent concerns at in-person town hall Friday

U.S. Representative Dan Meuser (R-9) met with around 30 of his constituents at a town hall Friday morning, where attendees were direct in addressing their concerns about Meuser’s congressional voti…

Hazle Twp. woman, 78, fleeced of $9,850
12/05/2025

Hazle Twp. woman, 78, fleeced of $9,850

State police told how a scammer stole $9,850 from a 78-year-old woman in Hazle Twp. on Wednesday.

Photo gallery: Luzerne County Courthouse tree lighting ceremony
12/05/2025

Photo gallery: Luzerne County Courthouse tree lighting ceremony

The Luzerne County Courthouse helds its annual tree lighting ceremon on Thursday night.

City council passes first reading of 2026 Hazleton budget
12/05/2025

City council passes first reading of 2026 Hazleton budget

The first reading of the 2026 Hazleton budget was passed with little fanfare at Thursday night’s city council meeting at City Hall.

Valley Santa: Family of four appreciates ‘all your generosity’
12/05/2025

Valley Santa: Family of four appreciates ‘all your generosity’

A mom writes to Valley Santa: “I just want to start off by saying thank you for all your kindness and generosity.

MMI Prep announces cuts to its tuition rates for the coming school year
12/04/2025

MMI Prep announces cuts to its tuition rates for the coming school year

MMI Preparatory School has announced that it will be dramatically cutting its yearly tuition rates for the coming 2026-2027 school year, in the hope that it will be able to better serve the local c…

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