James Susek News Today

PLAINS TWP. — The Wilkes-Barre Area police department is investigating a male juvenile for assaulting a school police officer Thursday at Solomon-Plains Middle School, the department’s chief said Monday prior

Luzerne Countys new election director has local roots and lots of experience in elections administration — including helping out with the countys Nov. 2 election.

PLAINS TWP. — During a brief reorganization meeting Monday, the Wilkes-Barre Area School Board picked Joe Caffrey to serve as board president for another year.

Three incumbents and a former board member appear to be election winners for seats on the Wilkes-Barre Area School Board, according to preliminary unofficial results.

The Nov. 2 election for Wilkes-Barre Area School Board has five candidates — three incumbents, a former board member and an outspoken critic of the board.