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WILKES-BARRE — More than 100 students received their bachelor’s and master’s degrees this week before family, friends and faculty during the King’s College Summer Commencement at the William S. Scandlon Physical Education Center.

The Diocese of Scranton Catholic School System Inc. plans to issue up to $8.25 million in tax-exempt bonds to repair and renovate a dozen of its schools, including five in Luzerne County.

Luzerne County Council voted 7-4 Tuesday to approve an employment agreement with county Manager Romilda Crocamo.

A funeral service was held Tuesday for 13-year-old Butler Township murder victim Jacob Delgadillo.

Pittston and West Pittston’s mayors said Monday they support the proposed new design of the Firefighters’ Memorial Bridge linking the two municipalities.

Luzerne County Council is considering a debt restructuring package that is projected to yield a net savings of $3.2 million, according to Tuesday’s meeting agenda.

Most Luzerne County Council members — seven of 11 — have already decided they won’t be supporting the proposed new county home rule charter.

WILKES-BARRE — Gov. Josh Shapiro’s spokesman, Manuel Bonder, said the governor knows how critical mass transit is to the Commonwealth — and he has been fighting to deliver funding and solutions his entire time in office.

Low Cut Connie frontman Adam Weiner will perform a free, solo piano concert Sept. 6 on Public Square in downtown Wilkes-Barre, In This Together NEPA announced Friday.

Luzerne County Council is set to vote Tuesday on an employment agreement with county Manager Romilda Crocamo, the agenda said.