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1. Luzerne County court notes: Property transfers 10/10/26 (citizensvoice.com) — Several Wilkes-Barre properties changed hands between Sept. 29 and Oct. 5, including multiple residential sales and a $1.05 million transfer involving 412 Main LLC and Zora Express LLC. These Luzerne County court records offer a snapshot of current home values and commercial investment across city neighborhoods and nearby communities like Dallas, Hazleton, and Kingston Township.
2. Teen gunman gets 40 years for Wilkes-Barre murder (citizensvoice.com) — A Wilkes-Barre teenager has been sentenced to 15–40 years in state prison for fatally shooting a man in the city's Heights section in 2023. The judge and prosecutors condemned the gun violence, while the defense highlighted the teen's difficult upbringing and argued he had a strong self-defense claim before he accepted a third-degree murder plea.
3. Weinberg Food Bank gears up for Thanksgiving giveaway (2822news.com) — Wilkes-Barre families in need can register now for the Weinberg Food Bank's annual Thanksgiving dinner giveaway, with local pickup offered in the city later this fall. Run by the Commission on Economic Opportunity, the program provides full holiday meals, but advance registration is required by October 31 online, by phone, or at CEO offices and food pantries.
4. Luzerne County planners recommend data center zoning amendments (citizensvoice.com) — In a meeting held in Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne County planners unanimously backed new zoning rules that tightly regulate data centers and related energy facilities, including setbacks, noise limits, cooling systems, and decommissioning plans. These recommendations, now headed to county council, could shape where and how large data centers are built near local homes, schools, parks, and waterways.
5. How gas prices have changed in Pennsylvania in the last week (centredaily.com) — Drivers in the Scranton–Wilkes-Barre–Hazleton area are paying about $4.43 per gallon for regular gas this week, slightly below the statewide average of $4.45. Prices dipped a few cents over the past week but remain more than a dollar higher than last year, so budgeting for fuel is still a concern for many local commuters.
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