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Dollar General in Plains Twp. remains closed for ‘insect/rodent infestation’

Nearly two weeks since the Dollar General store on River Street was abruptly shut down by the state due to an “insect/rodent infestation,” the business remained closed Tuesday.

The Dollar General in Plains Twp. on Tuesday, May 5, 2026. (JASON ARDAN / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER)

Bill Kroski, Co-Owner of Juiced Fuel NEPA, fills one of their pickup trucks with fuel. (JASON ARDAN / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER)

New business Juiced Fuel NEPA delivers gas right to your car

Police are seeking this person in connection with a shooting that took place in Hanover Twp. on Monday. (Courtesy of Hanover Twp. police)

Shots fired in Hanover Twp.; no injuries

A Wyoming County Children & Youth caseworker has been charged with child endangerment.

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A community garden in Kingston on Wednesday, April 29, 2026. (JASON ARDAN / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER)

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Chamber will honor Secretary Carroll at Titan Award Celebration: The Greater Pittston Chamber of Commerce announces Transportation Secretary Michael B. Carroll as its 2026 Titan Award Recipient. The Chamber will host its third annual Titan Award Celebration from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday, May 14, at the Banks – A Waterfront Venue in Pittston. The Titan Award recognizes and honors the titans in our area who pave the way with their leadership, innovation and outstanding achievements. The award celebrates business excellence, acknowledging established giants who continually push the boundaries of excellence, setting standards that inspire others to reach greater heights. Carroll was first elected to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives in 2006, was subsequently re-elected for seven additional terms and worked on transportation throughout his time in public office. He was Democratic chairman of the House Transportation Committee from 2018 through 2022. He has received the following community awards: Boy Scouts of America Minsi Trails Council Distinguished Citizen Award, Jean Yates Award from the Pittston Memorial Library Board of Trustees, Joseph Battisto Award for legislative service to the citizens of Monroe County, Pennsylvania Citizens for Better Libraries State Elected Official Award, BAYADA Home Health Care Champion award and AMVETS Silver Bayonet Award. Carroll serves as vice chair for the Northeast Association of State Transportation Officials and on the executive committee for the American Association of State Transportation Officials. He formerly was chief of staff for then-state Rep. John Yudichak, served as legislative liaison for PennDOT under Gov. Robert Casey and was district office director for Congressman Paul Kanjorski. Advanced ticket purchase for the event is required. For sponsorships or to register, visit www.pittstonchamber.org/events. (SUBMITTED)

Community Spotlight: Greater Pittston – May 6, 2026

West Wyoming American Legion Morningstar Post 904 monthly meeting: 6:30 p.m. Thursday, May 14. West Wyoming Hose Co. 1, Shoemaker Avenue. Commander Jerry Domkowski encourages current and new members to attend. For information, call 570-885-0721. Zara Court cash bingo: Doors...

Scholastic Superstars

SCHOLASTIC SUPERSTARS 2026: Julia Gilchrist, Holy Redeemer

Q. What accomplishments are you most proud of and why? A. I am most proud of my academic achievements. I have consistently been on the high honor roll for four years, and in my junior and senior years, I have...

National News

A girl adds a balloon outside the home of Gina DeJesus Thursday, May 9, 2013, in Cleveland. Ariel Castro, the man accused of raping and kidnapping DeJesus and 2 other women, who were missing for about a decade before being found alive at his home, was ordered held Thursday on $8 million bail. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

Today in History: May 6, kidnapped women found alive a decade later at Ohio home

Three women who had been kidnapped and held for years are found alive at their captor’s home in Cleveland, Ohio.

Photo gallery: Lag BaOmer celebrated

The Jewish community celebrated the holiday Lag BaOmer on Tuesday with a children's rally, parade and carnival at Kirby Park.
Photo gallery: Free Comic Book Day celebrated
Photo gallery: 5th annual Autism Awareness event
Photo gallery: 18th annual Back Mountain Police Association fishing derby
Photo gallery: LCCC hosts Commonwealth & County Legislative Luncheon
Photo gallery: United Way hosts Children’s Book Drive
Photo gallery: Earth Day cleanup held in Nesbitt Park

Data Center

U.S. Sen. Dave McCormick speaks during a roundtable discussion focused on McCormick’s recently introduced ‘Unlock American Energy and Jobs Act’ in the Technology Center on the campus of Luzerne County Community College in Nanticoke Monday, May 4, 2026. (SEAN MCKEAG / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER)

LCCC hosts talk with Sen. McCormick on energy regulations, data centers

Luzerne County Community College President John Yudichak remembers his father ripping out the electric system...

Crime and Public Safety

Police: Hughestown man, under the influence of drugs, stole car

A 21-year-old Hughestown man — who state police say was under the influence of drugs...

Election

The U.S. Supreme Court is seen April 17 in Washington. (Mariam Zuhaib / AP)

U.S. Supreme Court restricts Voting Rights Act; effect in Pa. likely limited

The decision will make some Voting Rights Act challenges to election maps harder to win,...

Education

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. speaks as President Donald Trump listens before the signing of a proclamation in the Oval Office at the White House, Tuesday, May 5, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

The Presidential Physical Fitness Award is back as Trump revives annual fitness test in US schools

Details of the revived test have yet to be released.

Opinion

Jean O’Hara Lynett starts the inaugural press run of The Sunday Times on Oct. 8, 1966. Joining her, from left: Frank Parry, Sunday Times managing editor; Frank J. Blewitt, general manager; Mrs. Lynett; Edward J. Lynett Jr., publisher and editor; and William R. Lynett, publisher. (TIMES-TRIBUNE FILE)

Our Opinion: Embrace vision as we bid farewell to a visionary

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National Politics

FILE – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration building is seen behind FDA logos at a bus stop on the agency’s campus in Silver Spring, Md., Aug. 2, 2018. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin, File)

FDA announces its first OK of fruit-flavored e-cigarettes for adults in major shift under Trump

The new e-cigarettes authorized Tuesday come in mango, blueberry and two varieties of menthol.

Sports

Holy Redeemer celebrates after winning a close first set against Crestwood in a boys volleyball matchup in Wilkes-Barre on Tuesday, May 5, 2026. BILL TARUTIS / CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER

LOCAL ROUNDUP: Redeemer hands Crestwood first WVC loss in volleyball

WILKES-BARRE – Holy Redeemer played the role of spoiler Tuesday night. And in the process,...

High School Sports

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Sarah Snowdon, Dallas lacrosse

When she started playing lacrosse in fourth grade, Sarah Snowdon felt it would be a...

Outdoors

John Rubert and his grandson Jaxon Ashley, 6, of Harding, fish at the lake at Frances Slocum State Park during the 18th annual Back Mountain Police Association Rusty Flack Memorial Kid’s Fishing Day on Saturday, May 2, 2026. BILL TARUTIS / CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER

Photo gallery: 18th annual Back Mountain Police Association fishing derby

The Back Mountain Police Association hosted its 18th annual Rusty Flack Kids Fishing Day for...

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Inspectors find moldy butter, evidence of rodents in local businesses

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