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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.

Hazleton Public Transit announces holiday schedule
12/20/2025

Hazleton Public Transit announces holiday schedule

Hazleton Public Transit has announced its holiday bus schedule and office hours.

New judges sworn in at Luzerne County Courthouse
12/20/2025

New judges sworn in at Luzerne County Courthouse

The newest members of Luzerne County’s judiciary branch were sworn into office on Friday morning during a ceremony in the rotunda of the Luzerne County Courthouse.

Luzerne County Democratic Party has a new chair
12/20/2025

Luzerne County Democratic Party has a new chair

Wilkes-Barre resident Mary Ann Petyak is chairwoman of the Luzerne County Democratic Party.

PGCB: State gaming revenue reaches new monthly high
12/20/2025

PGCB: State gaming revenue reaches new monthly high

Combined gaming revenue across the state reached $623,092,053 last month, a 10.8% increase over the total from November 2024; regional casinos showed modest increases

Hazleton YMCA lands $972K grant for revitalization project
12/20/2025

Hazleton YMCA lands $972K grant for revitalization project

The Greater Wyoming Valley Area YMCA is getting a financial boost in the form of state funding to help improve the Hazleton facility, state Rep. Dane Watro, R-116, Kline Twp. said.

Hazleton Area School Board tables anti-nepotism plan
12/20/2025

Hazleton Area School Board tables anti-nepotism plan

Hazleton Area School Board tabled a policy to stop hiring relatives that new member Jared O’Donnell proposed, but then the board appointed O’Donnell to lead a new committee on school po…

Hazleton Area School District buys trucking depot for $650,000
12/20/2025

Hazleton Area School District buys trucking depot for $650,000

A former trucking depot will become a new transportation garage for Hazleton Area School District.

Traveling this holiday season? Here’s what you need to know.
12/20/2025

Traveling this holiday season? Here’s what you need to know.

Holiday travelers are receiving a welcome gift this season as gas prices continue to fall, offering some relief for those hitting the road for year-end celebrations.

Hazleton Integration Project wishes everyone a ‘Merry Thanksmas’
12/20/2025

Hazleton Integration Project wishes everyone a ‘Merry Thanksmas’

The Hazleton Integration Project (HIP) is hosting its 15th annual Thanksmas food giveaway on Saturday.

Public, elected officials decry PPL rate-hike request at Wilkes hearing
12/20/2025

Public, elected officials decry PPL rate-hike request at Wilkes hearing

The Public Utility Commission held a hearing on a proposed PPL rate hike Thursday at Wilkes University.

Photo gallery: Valley Santa fundraiser at Rodano’s
12/19/2025

Photo gallery: Valley Santa fundraiser at Rodano’s

Rodano’s on Public Square in Wilkes-Barre continued its tradition of helping raise money to benefit Valley Santa, which helps children throughout Luzerne County every year, providing them with Chri…

Valley Santa: Job cuts make holidays difficult
12/19/2025

Valley Santa: Job cuts make holidays difficult

A mom writes to Valley Santa: “Recently, my husband and I have been sent home from our jobs, as there is no work available.”

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