Meet Lieutenant Harry F. Welsh of Wilkes-Barre, a determined paratrooper who joined the famed Easy Company, 101st Airborne Division. Discover his role in the legendary “Band of Brothers” and the lasting impact he made. Read the full story
"Anthracite rallies" encouraged miners to produce more coal to help the American war effort in 1942.
Newspaper headlines across Northeastern Pennsylvania carried news of war and destruction in Hawaii in December 1941. Read the full story and the headlines.
On Thanksgiving Day 1943, as World War II raged on, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania marked the holiday with a quieter tone. Many residents continued to work in essential industries, while others gathered for church services and family reunions. Discover how the Wyoming Valley adapted to the war-time holiday and embraced the hope of victory on the horizon. Read the full story.
On November 11, 1918, news of the armistice ending World War I reached Pennsylvania’s Coal Region, sparking joyous celebrations. As peace finally arrived after four brutal years, local headlines announced the end of the conflict, and parades filled the streets. Explore these historic Coal Region newspaper stories marking the conclusion of the Great War. Read the full story and the headlines.
In the aftermath of the tragic Avondale Mine Disaster of 1869, which claimed 110 lives, former Congressman Hendrick B. Wright penned a passionate essay in support of mineworkers facing dangerous conditions. Wright’s words reflected the growing public outcry after Avondale, an event that marked a pivotal moment in the labor movement of Northeastern Pennsylvania. Discover how this disaster fueled early efforts toward labor reform and unionization in the Coal Region. Read the full story.
Reporters from a Wilkes-Barre newspaper interviewed local residents about their opinions on Nixon's 1974 resignation.
Captain Charles Flagg became one of the last casualties of the Battle of Gettysburg on July 3, 1863.
A correspondent of the Luzerne Union newspaper provides an account of a fatal train wreck in June 1863.
Israel P. Long survived a harrowing ordeal at the notorious Confederate prison camp after being captured in May 1864.