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Luzerne County tax rebate plan advances
July 14, 2021
Although hurdles remain, a Luzerne County Council majority advanced an ordinance to use $46 million of the county’s federal American Rescue Plan funding to provide a nearly $600 real estate tax rebate for owner-occupied primary residences.
CASA of Luzerne County looks to future as leadership change approaches
July 11, 2021
PLAINS TWP. — John Aciukewicz will soon be retiring from his professional role as executive director of Court Appointed Special Advocates of Luzerne County (CASA).
Siblings plan fundraiser to help area kids join extracurricular activities
July 11, 2021
As a mom of three, Kellyann Kenny understands the importance of extracurricular activities to her children’s development and well-being.
Analysis: Minorities earn 23.4% less than non-Hispanic Whites in region
July 11, 2021
A new analysis shows minorities earn 23.4% less than non-Hispanic Whites in the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre/Hazleton Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Geisinger genetic data helps in discovery of obesity-related mutations
July 11, 2021
Genetic data gathered through Geisinger’s MyCode Community Health Initiative has helped in the discovery of gene mutations associated with protection against obesity.
Wolf: Election audit plan a ‘disgrace to democracy’
July 9, 2021
HARRISBURG — Gov. Tom Wolf on Thursday said it is a “disgrace to democracy” that a Republican state lawmaker is trying to launch what he calls a “forensic investigation” of Pennsylvania’s 2020 presidential election, similar to what is happening in Arizona.
Cartwright announces $3.8M for Children’s Service Center
July 9, 2021
WILKES-BARRE — U.S. Rep. Matt Cartwright has announced that Children’s Service Center of Wyoming Valley (CSC) has received a $3,811,484 million first-time grant award through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).
Luzerne County pension fund growth highlighted
July 8, 2021
Luzerne County’s employee pension fund grew to approximately $300.1 million at the end of June, county Budget/Finance Division Head Brian Swetz announced Wednesday.
Luzerne County correctional officer found unresponsive due to apparent overdose
July 7, 2021
A Luzerne County correctional officer was found unresponsive at the prison minimal offender building Tuesday night due to an apparent drug overdose, county Acting Manager Romilda Crocamo told council.
Pa. Game Commission raises alarm over songbird deaths
July 6, 2021
The Pennsylvania Game Commission, along with wildlife health experts from the Wildlife Futures Program at the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Veterinary Medicine, are investigating numerous public reports of songbirds becoming sick or dying from a presently unknown health condition.