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A boil water advisory for Fairchance borough and parts of Georges Township is likely to continue until at least Wednesday.Fairchance Borough Council Vice President Neal Christopher said that water samples sent to the state Department of Environmental Protection Monday morning from supplier ...

A man was charged with homicide for allegedly shooting a man in Masontown Monday night.Christopher C. Shellhammer, 30, of 60 Main Street in McClellandtown called 911 just before 10 p.m. saying he shot someone and was going to the police station, according to court paperwork.The victim was ...

A 61-year-old Brownsville man is facing aggravated assault and other charges after he allegedly waved his cane at police Sunday, threatening to kill them.Police said Harry A. James told police from Luzerne and Redstone townships, “This is a spiritual war. I am going to kill you guys,” ...

The state Department of Transportation has reported road closures due to flooding in Greene and Washington counties. PennDOT officials are cautioning motorists not to drive through standing water, and noted as the water clears, the roads will reopen.No road closures have been reported in ...

Fairchance asked to boil water

Fairchance remains under a water boil advisory until further notice after a water main break in the borough Friday afternoon. Water buffaloes have been stationed near the Fairchance Fire Department, borough building and Liberty Hall.

A store clerk and bystander subdued a man who robbed the Honey Bear gas station in Bullskin Township Wednesday evening and bit the clerk in the leg, police said.Thomas Andrew Youdell, 30, allegedly came into the store around 7:30 p.m. and walked behind the counter with his right hand in his ...