Jim Haggerty was taken way too soon at age 58, losing his battle to an aggressive form of cancer. On Sunday, emotions ran high at the Luzerne County Courthouse as many paid their respects to the ...

It’s an open seat with no incumbent. Jim Haggerty died last March months after being reelected to a six-year term. Hardwick, 63, lives in Kingston and was elected to the school board four years ago.

Family and friends came together in part of Luzerne County to remember former Kingston Mayor Jim Haggerty. Haggerty died last Wednesday after a battle with an aggressive form of cancer.