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Two river islands set for free-and-clear sale - Wilkes Barre Times-Leader
An out-of-town relative who did not want to be identified said the owners have died, and a Realtor concluded nobody would buy the island. The taxes increased dramatically after reassessment, prompting the family to stop paying them and let it go to tax ...
Two men killed in Wilkes-Barre apartment fire - Wilkes Barre Times-Leader
Neighbors and a resident of the building A neighbor who did not wish to be identified said she, a family member and a resident of the building named Billy rushed into the home and helped carry the first floor residents out. Billy, who did not want to ...
Two men die after fire rescue - Wilkes Barre Times-Leader
A neighbor who did not wish to be identified said she, a family member and a resident of the building named Billy rushed into the home and helped carry the first-floor residents out. Billy, who did not want to speak to media or give his full name, ...
Machete attack brings clampdown at GAR - Wilkes Barre Times-Leader
“It might be shocking to anyone who doesn't live here, but after six years it's not up to us, unfortunately,” said a neighbor, who declined to give her name for fear of retaliation. “It's just ridiculous. If I could afford to move, I would.
Engine purchase hotly criticized - Wilkes Barre Times-Leader
“And further, even if they do exist, I was told I have no right to see them as the money came from an anonymous source,” Hirko said. “So what laws have you chosen to violate – the right-to-know law, or the city charter?” William Vinsko, assistant city ...
Cash for fire engines questioned - Wilkes Barre Times-Leader
“The city purchased three fire engines (in 2006) and made other fire department investments through the generosity of a $1 million grant from a Northeastern Pennsylvania resident (who) requested anonymity as a condition of their contribution,” the ...
'Our Flooded Neighbors' are real heroes - Wilkes Barre Times-Leader
Then one of the nominees, who asked to remain anonymous, suggested a different approach. Weren't, the nominee asked, the real Greater Pittston Persons of the Year the folks whose homes, businesses and lives were radically changed by the flood? ...
Chamber reorganizes, lays off 3 - Wilkes Barre Times-Leader
Gone are Senior Director of Economic Development John Augustine, Membership Services Coordinator John Maday and an administrative assistant who was not identified by a source who spoke on the condition of anonymity. Augustine confirmed he was let go ...
Hopefuls named by source - Wilkes Barre Times-Leader
... Council decided Tuesday to hold off on publicly releasing the names and resumes of the five permanent manager applicants who were interviewed in person, but a well-placed source agreed to disclose the information on the condition of anonymity. ...
Community donations keep cops well-equipped - Wilkes Barre Times-Leader
Duffy said a local group that asked to remain anonymous donated the equipment after hearing about another recent donation. Citizens Concerned About Taxes purchased four automated external defibrillators worth nearly $5000 in mid-December. ...
Gunman robs Queen Nails salon in WB - Wilkes Barre Times-Leader
According to a salon manager, who declined to give her name, shortly before 7 pm a man burst into the salon, waved a handgun and demanded the six workers and four customers inside hand over their money. In addition to an undetermined amount of cash, ...
Gunman robs Queen Nails salon in W-B - Wilkes Barre Times-Leader
According to a salon manager, who declined to give her name, shortly before 7 pm a man burst into the salon, waved a handgun and demanded the six workers and four customers inside hand over their money. In addition to an undetermined amount of cash, ...
Occupy Scranton tents removed - Wilkes Barre Times-Leader
“As long as we can be here, it's the best thing,” Lotorto said, adding that the group is obtaining legal advice from a local attorney who asked to remain anonymous and American Civil Liberties Union attorney Mary Catherine Roper. ...
Woman shot in Wilkes-Barre; police investigating - Wilkes Barre Times-Leader
A neighbor, who did not want to be identified, said he heard a gunshot and saw a man run from the apartment building into a van and leave the scene. The victim was unconscious when police arrived and was shot in the abdomen with a shotgun, police said.
FBI at Lackawanna County Courthouse - Wilkes Barre Times-Leader
The Federal Bureau of Investigation spent a part of their Monday afternoon at the Lackawanna County Courthouse, according to a source who spoke on the condition of anonymity. Efforts to gather additional details about what the FBI may have been ...
BBQ eatery to open in ex-Thomas Deli site - Wilkes Barre Times-Leader
“We hope to open for late-night service by the middle of December,” said one of the owners, who declined to give his name. “We will offer breakfast, lunch and dinner once we're open full-time.” The windows are covered and signs are posted that indicate ...
Man alerts 2 residents to fire - Wilkes Barre Times-Leader
A South Fulton Street woman who refused to give her name called Smith a “hero.” Delaney said two fire inspectors are investigating the cause of the fire. The inspectors concentrated most of their time Wednesday morning in a second-floor bedroom. ...
HIV-AIDS: 30 years later - Wilkes Barre Times-Leader
“People with HIV want to be around other people with HIV,” said a spokesperson for WVAC case management who asked to remain anonymous. “There are many myths out there and we hook people up with long-term survivors to help dispel those myths. ...
Comeback, fight vowed - Wilkes Barre Times-Leader
Vice President Joe Biden is expected to visit Northeastern Pennsylvania on Friday to assess flood damage in the region, sources said. Biden, a native of Scranton, will visit the greater Pittston area as part of his tour, sources said, adding details ...
Police Blotter - Wilkes Barre Times-Leader
Woytas left, returned to the scene and refused to give his name to the officer. When the officer tried to take Woytas into custody, he resisted and a neighbor assisted the officer in subduing Woytas. • Jeffrey McGinn of 326 E. Northampton St. reported ...
Nike faces new worker-abuse claims - Wilkes Barre Times-Leader
“We're powerless,” said the woman, who like several others interviewed spoke on condition of anonymity out of fear of reprisals. “Our only choice is to stay and suffer, or speak out and be fired.” The 10000 mostly female workers at the ...
Source names fired SSA employee - Wilkes Barre Times-Leader
The source, who spoke to Go Lackawanna on the condition of anonymity, said that East Collection System Manager Paul Ludovici, of Scranton, was hired in June as a private contractor outside of his work with the authority to help with the installation of ...
Woman rescued after fall - Wilkes Barre Times-Leader
People also camp on the creek bank, said the juveniles, who did not wish to be identified. Mocanaqua Fire Chief George Mitchell said the falls is a known swimming hole in the area and that three people have been rescued from there in the past 15 years. ...
Building Trust - Wilkes Barre Times-Leader
The statement was made by another person who did not wish to be identified. A STORY ON PAGE 1F Sunday should have attributed a quote about a father who hyperventilated at the sight of “Daddy's little girl” in her wedding gown to Kathy Rave Michael of ...
No taxing waits at post office - Wilkes Barre Times-Leader
“I always wait until the last minute, especially when I owe money to Uncle Sam,” said the gray-haired woman who declined to give her name. Only one Northeast Pennsylvania post office stayed open extra hours to give procrastinators some extra time to ...