Officials rule Hazleton fire was intentionally set (The Citizens' Voice)
A fire that gutted a Wyoming Homes office in Hazleton was intentionally set, city fire Chief Donald Leshko said Tuesday.
Hazleton blaze ruled arson (Times Leader)
HAZLETON – A fire set overnight to an abandoned building that formerly sold homes on state Route 309 was ruled an arson on Tuesday, fire officials said.
Penny stamps in big demand at Hazleton Post Office (The Citizens' Voice)
Stanley Kuzo walked out of the Hazleton Post Office carrying a page of 2-cent stamps on Tuesday morning even though he expected to buy penny stamps.
New Valmont owner tops West Hazleton council agenda (The Hazleton Standard-Speaker)
By L.A. TARONE Staff Writer West Hazleton Borough Council has a busy evening ahead. Its agenda for tonight’s monthly meeting includes at least three high-profile topics.
Hazleton duo in doubles semis (Times Leader)
WILKES-BARRE – The District 2 boys tennis tournament has a Cinderella story.
Authority: District ignored warnings (The Hazleton Standard-Speaker)
By L.A. TARONE Staff Writer Hazleton Area School District was aware of the situation regarding the two large sewer lines on its complex and chose to ignore warnings about damage the debris on top of them caused, Greater Hazleton Joint Sewer Authority’s board of directors said at their Wednesday night work session.
Board calls for budget cuts (The Hazleton Standard-Speaker)
By SAM GALSKI Staff Writer Hazleton Area school directors want all district departments to cut expenses by at least 5 percent, a move that could offset a projected $1.9 million budget shortfall and help the school board scale back on tax increases projected for all three counties within the district.
$5M Hazleton armory expansion set for January (The Hazleton Standard-Speaker)
By JILL WHALEN Staff Writer An expansion project at the Army National Guard armory in Hazleton could begin as early as January. Not only will the Samuels Avenue building get a 10,484-square-foot addition, but its inside will also be renovated.
Cougars top Trojans, claim Div. I East title (Times Leader)
DRIFTON — Ashley Dinko had a huge game, going 2-for-3 with a home run, double and three RBI as Hazleton Area came from behind and defeated Nanticoke 4-2 on Wednesday night at the Drifton Softball Complex to claim the Wyoming Valley Conference Division I East title.
Authority lawsuit ‘troubles’ director (The Hazleton Standard-Speaker)
By SAM GALSKI Staff Writer Hazleton Area School District’s insurance company will pay attorney fees that could stem from a potential legal battle between the district and the Greater Hazleton Joint Sewer Authority, a local solicitor said.
