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Times Leader · Local News · Jul 15, 2026 · AI-summarized
Police in Butler Township say they charged Frederic William Wurster with terroristic threats following an alleged road rage incident in Beech Mountain Lakes on Saturday. The incident highlights tensions from aggressive driving behavior in the area.
Times Leader · Government · Jul 15, 2026 · AI-summarized
Dallas Township's planning commission decided Tuesday that the industrial zone size will stay the same despite a proposed property line adjustment. The decision keeps existing zoning boundaries intact.
Times Leader · Government · Jul 14, 2026 · AI-summarized
Luzerne County Council approved a litigation settlement Tuesday that will cement plans for the future of the county's rail line. The agreement ends a stalled dispute that had tied up the project.
Times Leader · Government · Jul 14, 2026 · AI-summarized
Lackawanna County Commissioners will vote Wednesday at 10 a.m. on appointing a temporary replacement to the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport's Bi-County Airport Board. The appointment would fill a vacant seat.
Times Leader · Government · Jul 14, 2026 · AI-summarized
Luzerne County's Election Board will discuss and vote Wednesday on procedures for reviewing petition signature challenges. The vote comes as the county handles an ongoing referendum petition.
Times Leader · Government · Jul 14, 2026 · AI-summarized
All 11 Luzerne County Council members appeared in federal court in Harrisburg on Tuesday to discuss a stalled settlement agreement in county prison-related litigation. The hearing signals pressure on the council to resolve the dispute.
Times Leader · Local News · Jul 14, 2026 · AI-summarized
A Duryea man pleaded guilty Tuesday to a non-criminal harassment offense related to a stabbing in Duryea in May. The felony assault charge was withdrawn.
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