🌱 Nanticoke man’s fatal DUI case moves forward in Luzerne County Court
Nanticoke, Pennsylvania Patch AM: a 4 min readGood day Nanticoke! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Nanticoke man’s fatal DUI case moves forward in Luzerne County Court
- How will Nanticoke benefit from Luzerne County’s revived blight crackdown?
- How a five-set thriller at Nanticoke Area decided the WVC crown
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- Friday: Breezy in the morning, with a high of 65 and low of 48 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Fatal DUI charges against Nanticoke man sent to Luzerne County Court (timesleader.com) — A Nanticoke resident will face vehicular homicide and DUI charges in Luzerne County Court after a 2025 crash on an Interstate 81 exit ramp that killed a passenger. Following a lengthy preliminary hearing in Wilkes-Barre, a district judge sent all charges forward. State police cite video evidence placing the defendant in the driver’s seat before the fatal collision. 
2. Luzerne County blighted property committee resumes work (citizensvoice.com) — Luzerne County’s blighted property committee is back in action, and Nanticoke’s own code enforcement officer now sits on the panel shaping redevelopment decisions. While Nanticoke already has its own blight process, county-level action could still influence nearby neighborhoods, overall property values, and broader housing stability that affect local residents.
3. WVC VOLLEYBALL: Royals rally, close out Crestwood to win conference title (citizensvoice.com) — Holy Redeemer and Crestwood battled for the Wyoming Valley Conference boys volleyball title Tuesday night at Nanticoke Area High School, with the Royals rallying from two sets down to win in five. The decisive set ended 16-14, capping a one-game playoff after both teams tied atop the standings. Strong blocking and clutch plays from several Redeemer standouts sealed the championship.
4. Fine Arts Fiesta kicks off in Wilkes-Barre Thursday (citizensvoice.com) — Nanticoke artists are among those showcased at this week’s Fine Arts Fiesta on Public Square in Wilkes-Barre, giving locals a reason to visit and cheer on hometown talent. With free admission, music, dance, kids’ activities, and juried exhibits, the long-running festival offers an easy arts-filled day trip just up the road.
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