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South Centre Township resident Lorie Shadle holds up news articles from the 1980s that document how residents tried to prevent the Bloomsburg Municipal Authority from putting sewage sludge as fertilizer on nearby farms. The PA Department of Environmental Protection says those biosolids likely had PFAS, also called 'forever chemicals,' which contaminated groundwater and wells in parts of Columbia County. Residents spoke out at a DEP hearing on Mar. 19 at Lime Ridge Community Center.
‘Forever chemicals’ in the community: DEP says sewage from the 1980s threatens Columbia County’s health
For nine years, Janine Hall and her three children have not had safe water to drink. The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) found their water had dangerously high levels of PFAS from sewage sludge put on nearby farms from the 1980s.
Melissa Myers, director of middle level education for the district, speaks with seventh grade students at G.A.R. Memorial Middle School's Learning Academy.
NEWS VOICES: Recapping how a Wilkes-Barre school found success with its learning academy
WVIA's Roger DuPuis and Sarah Hofius Hall discuss how Wilkes-Barre Area's increased state funding is being used through the creation of a learning academy at GAR Memorial Middle School.
Croatia seeks return of convicted war criminal imprisoned in Union County
Jugoslav Vidic, an ethnic Serbian, was convicted in 1998 of chopping off a Croatian man's arm for shaking hands with Croatia's president in 1991 during strife between Serbs and Croats. He later pleaded guilty to lying about it when he applied for refugee status and permanent resident status in the United States.
The Broadway Street Bridge between Nanticoke and West Nanticoke was closed Thursday due to safety concerns following a recent inspection, Luzerne County Manager Romilda Crocamo said.
Nanticoke-West Nanticoke Bridge closed due to structural concerns
Luzerne County Manager Romilda Crocamo said a recent inspection of the span revealed 'advanced deterioration of load carrying members.'
Scranton resident Bob Bolus criticizes a proposed 33% property tax hike during a Lackawanna County commissioners meeting Nov. 20, 2024.
Judge throws Bolus off Republican ballot for Scranton mayor
It's the third time Bolus has tried to get on the ballot for mayor only to be dismissed because of felony convictions in 1991 and 2012.
Bresnahan offers 'strong support' for Scranton to New York City passenger train
With President Donald Trump's administration slashing federal spending, first-term Republican congressman offers his most full-throated public support of a project that Amtrak officials wholeheartedly back. Amtrak would operate the train.
Swap Scranton hosts clothing swaps at the change of the seasons.
EVENTFUL: Spring into health and wellness, swap clothing in Lackawanna County or golf in a Wilkes-Barre library
It’s the first weekend of spring! Freshen up your wardrobe with a clothing swap, practice self-care by attending a health and wellness fair, play miniature golf at the library and more.
Geisinger nurses picket outside the Geisinger Wyoming Valley Campus.
Bernie Sanders supports Geisinger nurses in contract dispute
The Vermont senator met virtually with union representatives before tweeting 'Geisinger: do the right thing' amid protracted labor negotiations.
The Susquehanna County Correctional Facility will close March 28, county officials announced Wednesday.
Susquehanna County Correctional Facility will close on March 28
County Commissioners say the move will save taxpayers about $3 million each year and stave off further tax increases for the time being.
A biker rides on the Delaware & Lehigh Trail.
Public input to open for new D&L trail section in Luzerne County
Five miles will be added to the Delaware and Lehigh Trail in Luzerne County. The public is invited to learn more about the new segment at a public meeting on Thursday, March 20, in Ashley.