Jim Reeser
The Citizens' Voice
Wilkes-Barre, PA, United States
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In memoriam: Remembering those we lost in 2021
Well-known members of the Wyoming Valley community who passed away in 2021 include: → Read More
SBC participating in Hops for Hunger campaign
Susquehanna Brewing Company is one of 21 Pennsylvania breweries teaming up to fight hunger this month. → Read More
Vice President Pence coming to Exeter
Vice President Mike Pence will campaign for President Donald Trump in Exeter on Tuesday. → Read More
Mobile app will be available for bettors
Mohegan Sun Pocono is partnering with Unibet Interactive Inc., a subsidiary of Kindred Group PLC to serve as its sports wagering operator. We spoke to Maria Angell-Dupont, external communications manager for Kindred, about what bettors can expect from the → Read More
Mobile app will be available for bettors
Mohegan Sun Pocono is partnering with Unibet Interactive Inc., a subsidiary of Kindred Group PLC to serve as its sports wagering operator. We spoke to Maria Angell-Dupont, external communications manager for Kindred, about what bettors can expect from the → Read More
Misericordia adding eSports program
Esports are coming to the Back Mountain. Misericordia University announced Tuesday that it will offer eSports as a varsity activity beginning in fall 2019. → Read More
Rocket Ismail gets call from College Hall of Fame
The Hall is calling Meyers graduate Raghib “Rocket” Ismail. On Monday morning the former Notre Dame star was one of 13 players and two coaches included in the College Football Hall of Fame’s Class of 2019. → Read More
Rocket Ismail gets call from College Hall of Fame
The Hall is calling Meyers graduate Raghib “Rocket” Ismail. On Monday morning the former Notre Dame star was one of 13 players and two coaches included in the College Football Hall of Fame’s Class of 2019. → Read More
Speed limits restored on roadways in region
Residents of the Wyoming Valley are clearing out from several inches of snow and ice that fell on the region Thursday night into Friday morning. Have an interesting story or photo from the storm? We want to hear from you. Email us at citydesk@citizensvoice.com. → Read More
Speed limits restored on roadways in region
Residents of the Wyoming Valley are clearing out from several inches of snow and ice that fell on the region Thursday night into Friday morning. Have an interesting story or photo from the storm? We want to hear from you. Email us at citydesk@citizensvoice.com. → Read More
Some streets closed around Public Square for Halloween festivities
WILKES-BARRE — The city, the Downtown Wilkes-Barre Business Association and Diamond City Partnership invite trick-or-treaters to wear costumes and visit the downtown from 4 to 7 p.m. today. The following streets will be closed to traffic from noon to 8 p.m.: • South Main Street between Northampton Street and Public Square • Public Square between South Main Street and East Market Street → Read More
Gathering, distributing news has changed
In 1978, typewriters and notebooks were a reporter’s best friends. → Read More
Gathering, distributing news has changed
In 1978, typewriters and notebooks were a reporter’s best friends. → Read More
CV at 40: Flood indictment, Butler Tunnel incident top biggest stories of 1978-79
EDITOR’S NOTE: On Sunday, Oct. 7, The Citizens’ Voice will publish a special section to celebrate our 40th anniversary. For the next five days, we’ll review the top stories since the Voice’s birth in 1978. For 40 years The Citizens’ Voice has been reporti → Read More
Little Steven coming to Kirby Center
Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Steven Van Zandt of the E Street Band will bring his band Little Steven and the Disciples of Soul, to the F.M. Kirby Center for the Soulfire TeachRock Tour 7:30 p.m. Oct. 18. → Read More
Susquehanna River to crest at 29 feet
The Susquehanna River in Wilkes-Barre is expected to crest at 29 feet Wednesday afternoon according to the latest data from the National Weather Service. The current level is 23.76 feet as of 9:30 p.m. At 24 feet, Canal Street in Shickshinny begins to flood. At 27 feet, US Route 11 in West Nanticoke and River Road in Plainsville begin to flood. At 28 feet, moderate flooding begins. US Route 11… → Read More
Susquehanna River to crest at 29 feet
The Susquehanna River in Wilkes-Barre is expected to crest at 29 feet Wednesday afternoon according to the latest data from the National Weather Service. The current level is 23.76 feet as of 9:30 p.m. At 24 feet, Canal Street in Shickshinny begins to flood. At 27 feet, US Route 11 in West Nanticoke and River Road in Plainsville begin to flood. At 28 feet, moderate flooding begins. US Route 11… → Read More
Tornado updates: Wyoming Valley Mall opening
An EF2 tornado tore through the shopping district along Mundy Street in Wilkes-Barre Twp. on Wednesday night. We'll have the latest updates as clean up begins. 8:57 a.m. The curfew in the Wilkes-Barre Twp. was lifted at 8 a.m. today and the Wyoming Valley Mall will be reopening under normal business hours today. → Read More
Aerial video footage of Wilkes-Barre Twp. storm damage
Six people suffered minor injuries but there were no fatalities in what emergency officials say was a suspected tornado that descended on Wilkes-Barre Twp. Wednesday night, causing widespread destruction.The scene along Mundy Street on Thursday morning resembled a war zone, with debris in the streets and damage to most structures. Several buildings, including Barnes & Noble and Panera Bread,… → Read More
Storm damage reported in Wilkes-Barre Twp.
Wednesday night's storm has caused damaged in the area of the Arena Hub shopping complex in Wilkes-Barre Township. Power lines are down in the area of Mundy Street and damage is reported to the U-Haul and Kurlanchek's Furniture. Storms started entering Luzerne Country around 8:30 and made their way southeast. Check back for updates and photos. → Read More