Anthracite coal converted this region from agrarian to industrial. The discovery of hard coal — and the discovery by Jesse Fell of how to burn the stuff — spurred booms in the economy and population.

Bourque, who is retired from working for the state in information technology and is now president of Historic Altamont Inc., ...

It also provides a popular stomping ground for history fans such as Butler ... Run mine fire near Laurel Run and Georgetown, in Luzerne County, which started in the Red Ash coal mine in 1915.

Toyota's most-loved model offers strong economy, useful features, and refined style in a package that threatens the Camry's ...

HOLLENBACK, Pa. — A fire blazed through a barn in Luzerne County. Newswatch 16 was on the scene of a fire that destroyed a barn around 6 p.m. along East County Road in Hollenback Township.

The state Superior Court says a judge in Luzerne County must revisit robbery and weapons sentences imposed on Tadd Tarselli ...

Luzerne County administration on Wednesday announced the formation of a county elections task force, which will seek changes in state election law to improve the process of running elections in ...

Luzerne County Council will appoint citizens to serve on several county authorities, boards and commissions — often called ABCs — on Tuesday. The 11-member council, which serves as the ...

WILKES-BARRE, Pa. — A judge in Luzerne County must revisit part of convicted killer Todd Tarselli's half-century prison sentence handed down for the slaying the manager of a Hazleton fast food ...

Two deer in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania tested positive for chronic wasting disease. A new Disease Management Area with special regulations will be established in eastern Pennsylvania.

Eight projects include five in Lackawanna County and three in Luzerne County. Among them, Pittston will use $42,500 to improve accessibility and amenities along the Laurel Line Trail. Mayor Mike ...