News across Wyoming County
Second Walters Murder Trial Gets Underway
Wyoming County Sheriff’s Deputy Ronnie Bell, right, escorts Phillip Walters from the Wyoming County Courthouse following the conclusion of jury selection on Monday, Sept. 21. Behind the pair is Wyomin... We're sorry! An online subscription is required to access this content.…
Broadband Upgrades Continue in Wyoming County
TUNKHANNOCK – Residents in Wyoming County will soon see improvements to their internet and phone service thanks to a $4.8 million communications grant from the federal government. The grant was awarde... We're sorry! An online subscription is required to access this content.…
Walters Murder Trial: Jury Selected, Opening Arguments to Begin
TUNKHANNOCK — A jury has been empaneled for the second murder trial for Phillip Walters in Wyoming County Court of Common Pleas. The trial officially started on Monday, Sept. 21 with jury selection, which took all day to complete. A total of 190 residents of Wyoming County…
Web Exclusive: DA Attempts to Add New Charge to Walters Case; Trial Set to Start Monday
TUNKHANNOCK — The Wyoming County District Attorney’s office on Thursday, Sept. 17 gave notice of a motion that they are seeking to have a new charge added to the case against Phillip Walters. During a status conference in county court, the prosecution informed Senior Judge Thomas…
Wyoming County Hires New Warden for the Second Time
This story was first reported on our website on Thursday, Sept. 10. To receive free breaking news emails sign up at www.rocket-courier.com and click the “newsletter sign-up” link at the top of the pag... We're sorry! An online subscription is required to access this content.…
For the Second Time, Wyoming County Hires New Prison Warden
TUNKHANNOCK — For the second time in 10 days, the Wyoming County Prison Board has voted to hire a warden for the county jail. The action taken by the prison board at a special meeting on Thursday, Sept. 10 came after Jonathan Thomas declined to accept the position. Thomas has…
Wyoming County Passes Data Center Regulations
Wyoming County Planning Director Matt Jones discusses the amendment to the county’s SALDO ordinance. Photo by Warren Howeler TUNKHANNOCK — As of this week, Wyoming County now has regulations pertainin... We're sorry! An online subscription is required to access this content.…
DA Seeks to Use Walters’ Other Crimes at Trial
Phillip Walters TUNKHANNOCK — The Wyoming County District Attorney’s office is looking to introduce Phillip Walters’ 2022 child sexual abuse materials conviction during his second murder trial in coun... We're sorry! An online subscription is required to access this content.…
Wyalusing Teens Crowned 2026 Fair Queens
Wyalusing Valley High School senior Camryn Gesford, right, was named the 2026 Wyoming County Fair queen. At left is 2025 Wyoming County Fair Queen Alissa Baldwin Photo by Warren Howeler MESHOPPEN TWP.... We're sorry! An online subscription is required to access this content.…
Wyoming County Mourns After Family Dies in Crash
GIBSON TWP. — Residents in Wyoming County are mourning the loss of a Tunkhannock family of four who were killed in a motor vehicle accident in the area of 1365 Rock Mountain Road in Gibson Township, S... We're sorry! An online subscription is required to access this content.…
Laceyville’s Main Street Hosts Sweet Competition
Lily Taluba and her sister, Aislinn, set up their stand entitled “Pucker Up” for Saturday’s event. Photo by Warren Howeler LACEYVILLE — “Lemonade. Get your lemonade here.” Those shouts from young entr... We're sorry! An online subscription is required to access this content.…
Wyoming County Hires New Prison Warden
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