There were two upset races for seats in Wilkes-Barre City government in Tuesday’s primary, with a newcomer besting a two-term incumbent controller, and write-in votes for city council in District
Retired Marine Corps Captain Henry Banaszek was on his first trip out of the local medical facility in over two years, since COVID-19 restrictions were instituted. Banaszek was out to finally see his Hometown Heroes banner that hangs proudly on North Franklin Street.