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Published September 05License Plate Reader Leads to Stolen Plate Charge Against Hazleton Man on Interstate 81
A Hazleton man is facing charges after Pennsylvania State Police say a license plate reader detected a stolen New Jersey registration plate on Interstate 81 in Schuylkill County. According to court documents, a trooper from PSP Frackville was traveling southbound on Interstate 81…
City of Wilkes-Barre
Published September 04Labor Day Collection Schedule; Return to Regular DPW Hours
Wilkes-Barre City Hall will be closed on Labor Day, Monday, September 7, 2026. Additionally, there will be no garbage, recycling, or yard waste collections, Monday, September 7th.
City of Wilkes-Barre
Published September 04Street Cleaning Schedule for September 8-11
Wilkes-Barre Mayor George C. Brown announced that there will be street cleaning in Wilkes-Barre City for Tuesday, September 8 through Friday, September 11. The schedule is tentative and weather permitting.
City of Wilkes-Barre
Published September 02Mayor Brown Presents Proclamation to Tuskegee Airman’s Family
Wilkes-Barre City Mayor George C. Brown recently presented a proclamation for Tuskegee Airman Lieutenant Colonel James H. Harvey III to his family members who reside in Wilkes-Barre.
City of Wilkes-Barre
Published August 25Wilkes-Barre Mayor and Fire Chief Announce New Emergency Warning Light at Hollenback Fire Station
Wilkes-Barre City Mayor George C. Brown and Wilkes-Barre City Fire Department Chief Jay Delaney are pleased to announce the installation of Emergency Warning Lights at Hollenback Fire Station.
City of Wilkes-Barre
Published August 13Wilkes-Barre City Police Promotion
Today, Wilkes-Barre City Mayor George C. Brown had the honor of promoting Lt. Jamie Sheridan to Captain of Patrol.
City of Wilkes-Barre
Published August 13Wilkes-Barre Mayor and Council Members Meet with Washington Square Apartments Residents
Wilkes-Barre City Mayor George C. Brown, City Council Chair Jessica McClay (District E) and Councilman Stan Mirin (District C) visited residents of Washington Square Apartments.