A local polka music legend passed away on Christmas Day. The Facebook page for “Stanky and the Coalminers” reports that their ...

A local polka bandleader’s death has left a void in Northeastern Pennsylvania’s polka music circuit. Al “Jolly Joe” Truszkowski, 64, of Hanover Township, died Thursday. He had been playing, touring ...

John “Stanky” Stankovic, the legendary Northeast Pennsylvania polka king who entertained millions of people from around the ...

Heavy snowfall disrupts travel in Ohio Valley, Mingo Junction hit hard Heavy snowfall blanketed parts of the Ohio Valley, causing significant travel disruptions, particularly in Jefferson County.Mingo ...

Chris Bogdon was in first grade in his native Carnegie when he started taking accordion lessons. Steve Novosel, while growing up in Murrysville, took up the instrument at 9 years old. Both were raised ...

WILKES-BARRE, Pa. — This Saturday, the Genetti's ballroom will be packed with polka dancers and players, hosted by the Pennsylvania Polkafest with a long lineup of local and national talent. It's a ...

PULASKI (WLUK) -- It bills itself as the celebration of Polish heritage and American roots. The 45th Pulaski Polka Days is underway. "21 different bands at Polka Days this year. They play for about an ...

DUPONT, Pa. — It was a great day to enjoy some polka music on Sunday in Luzerne County. The VFW Post 4909, in Dupont, hosted a Christmas dance and invited some polka players. The Golden Tones, a local ...

Fröhliche Musiker Blasorchester is the name of mid-Michigan’s own German Polka Band. The band’s name translates to “happy musicians in a wind band” and features 14 members, including co-founders Sara ...

A 2013 Christmas gift was right on the button. Fifteen-year-old Jameson Brettmann now owns six accordions. “All piano accordions — some electric, some acoustic,” Jameson noted. They are the key to ...

John “Stanky” Stankovic, a legendary pioneer of polka music, died on Christmas Day, leaving behind a legacy that was known throughout the world. He was 89.