Brit Purdy
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Skiing safely over the holiday weekend in Carbon County
Visitors need to wear a mask when in line for the ski lift, while riding the lift, and anytime they're within six feet of someone. → Read More
Bloomsburg Fairgrounds set as coronavirus vaccine location
Officials are making plans to distribute the COVID-19 vaccine in Columbia County when it becomes available. → Read More
Scranton restaurant workers react to restrictions being lifted
The temporary ban on indoor dining, gyms, theatres, casinos, and high school sports will end statewide on Monday. → Read More
NYE celebrations will look different in Hazleton, Pottsville
Hazleton will hold a fireworks display without vendors or music, and Pottsville has canceled their annual "Bottle Raising". → Read More
Free COVID-19 testing site opens in Schuylkill County
Up to 440 tests can be performed per day at the site near Pottsville. → Read More
Owner crushed by damage after century old Scranton shoe store burns
Third generation owner Richard Plotkin says rebuilding is a possibility, but he can't say if it will happen for sure. → Read More
Son charged in mother's homicide in Luzerne County
The homicide occurred Sunday night in Sugar Notch. → Read More
National Honor Society students giving gifts to seniors
Getting involved in the community can be a challenge during a public health crisis, but some honor students have found a safe way to bring holiday cheer to seniors. → Read More
Shopping small for Christmas in Hazleton
At the first-ever Winterfest, there was a live band, bonfire, and a socially distant visit from Santa Claus. → Read More
PA Hunters excited for extra day in the woods
The historic decision even brought visitors from out-of-state. → Read More
Bloomsburg business owners asking community to shop small
Buying holiday gifts locally could help sustain a small business through the pandemic. → Read More
Bakery busy despite pandemic precautions
The owner of Minooka Pastry is bringing in extra help to handle the holiday rush → Read More
UPDATE: One person is dead in armed robbery in Monroe County
One person was killed during an armed robbery in Monroe County. → Read More
Seven houses damaged after fire in Mahanoy City
Flames tore through five of the homes; two others nearby were damaged by heavy smoke. → Read More
Women's shelter coming to Carbon County
The sister-shelter of Peaceful Knights in Lehighton could be open in under two months. The nonprofit purchased a second space in early November. → Read More
Hunters react to archery hunting allowed on Sunday
Three Sundays were approved by the game commission for people to hunt legally. → Read More
President Trump yet to concede to President-elect Biden
Some folks in Luzerne County shared their thoughts on the election and the future of the country. → Read More
Kamala Harris stumps in Luzerne County
Sen. Harris spoke for the Democratic ticket at an outdoor rally in Jenkins Township. → Read More
Luzerne County Council member recalls scary battle with COVID-19
Councilman Chris Perry plans to make a virtual return to work, but first, he shared his story with us. → Read More
People wait in line for hours to vote early in Luzerne County
With just one more day of early in-person voting, the Luzerne County Election Bureau was busy Monday. → Read More