Eric Mark

Wilkes-Barre

Reporter and Writer at Citizens Voice

Articles

Wyoming County Children & Youth caseworker charged with child endangerment

2 days ago | wcexaminer.com | Eric Mark

Police have charged a caseworker at Wyoming County Children & Youth Services with child endangerment in connection with a case of alleged neglect involving a juvenile with serious medical issues who was unable to care for herself. Caseworker Gerald K. Pender, 46, of Monroe Twp., is one of four people charged in the case, in which police allege that a 16-year-old girl with epilepsy and cerebral palsy was found severely emaciated and living in deplorable conditions at a Meshoppen home.
Wyoming County Children & Youth caseworker charged with child endangerment

3 days ago | citizensvoice.com | Eric Mark

Police have charged a caseworker at Wyoming County Children & Youth Services with child endangerment in connection with a case of alleged neglect involving a juvenile with serious medical issues who was unable to care for herself. Caseworker Gerald K. Pender, 46, of Monroe Twp., is one of four people charged in the case, in which police allege that a 16-year-old girl with epilepsy and cerebral palsy was found severely emaciated and living in deplorable conditions at a Meshoppen home.
Wyoming County Children & Youth caseworker charged with child endangerment

3 days ago | standardspeaker.com | Eric Mark

Police charged a caseworker at Wyoming County Children & Youth Services with child endangerment in connection with a case of alleged neglect involving a juvenile with serious medical issues, unable to care for herself. Caseworker Gerald K. Pender, 46, of Monroe Twp., is one of four people charged in the case, in which police allege a 16-year-old girl with epilepsy and cerebral palsy was found severely emaciated and living in deplorable conditions at a Meshoppen home.
Three-way race for new county judge seat highlights May 20 primary ballot

3 days ago | wcexaminer.com | Eric Mark

The race for the newly created second judge position for Wyoming and Sullivan counties features three candidates who are experienced attorneys, at different stages of their lives and legal careers. The candidates on the May 20 primary ballot are Richard “Rick” Huffsmith, Paul Litwin and Nina Sordoni. They seek to fill the second judge position in Pennsylvania’s 44th Judicial District — which includes Wyoming and Sullivan counties — starting in January 2026.
Three-way race for new county judge seat highlights May 20 primary ballot

4 days ago | thetimes-tribune.com | Eric Mark

The race for the newly created second judge position for Wyoming and Sullivan counties features three candidates who are experienced attorneys, at different stages of their lives and legal careers. The candidates on the May 20 primary ballot are Richard “Rick” Huffsmith, Paul Litwin and Nina Sordoni. They seek to fill the second judge position in Pennsylvania’s 44th Judicial District — which includes Wyoming and Sullivan counties — starting in January 2026.
Primary election day reminders for Wyoming County voters

4 days ago | wcexaminer.com | Eric Mark

Tuesday, May 20 is municipal primary election day in Pennsylvania. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Anyone in line at 8 p.m. must be allowed to vote. All polling sites in Wyoming County are at the same location as they were last year, county election director Florence Kellett said.
Tunkhannock church to hold historical celebration before moving to new home

4 days ago | wcexaminer.com | Eric Mark

The Tunkhannock Presbyterian Church plans to move to a new home soon — but first the congregation and church pastor Leslie Bullock plan to hold a historical presentation about the church, which dates back to the 19th century. The public is invited to attend the presentation at 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 17, Bullock said. The event will not be a worship service and people of all faiths and all members of the community are welcome, she said.
Bridge named for longtime Monroe Twp. supervisor and roadmaster Walt Derhammer

5 days ago | wcexaminer.com | Eric Mark

Walter Derhammer Sr. worked for Monroe Twp. for more than 40 years as a supervisor and roadmaster. Now he has a bridge named after him, just down the road from his former home. Township and state officials dedicated the Walt M. Derhammer Sr. Memorial Bridge over Leonard Creek on Dietz Mountain Road, off state Route 29/309, on Friday.
County judge candidates mostly agree; debate importance of family law for new judge

1 week ago | wcexaminer.com | Eric Mark

The three candidates for a newly created second judge seat for Wyoming and Sullivan counties continued to agree on most issues at the second of three candidate forums organized by the Wyoming County Republican Committee leading up to the May 20 primary election.
Endless Mountains youth drop-in center opens in Tunkhannock Twp.

1 week ago | wcexaminer.com | Eric Mark

TUNKHANNOCK TWP. — The Endless Mountains Drop-in Center is open for business. More accurately, it is open to youths ages 11-18 for fun, learning and a place to go after school to do homework, play games, meet new friends, grab a snack, chat with a supportive adult and perhaps get to pet a friendly dog in between ping-pong matches. The center’s board of directors held an open house on Saturday to show off the center’s new home, at 230 W.