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Dallas HS holds 60th graduation
June 5, 2021
Dallas High School had its 60th graduation on Friday night, and these shots show Claire Marnee Charlton, valedictorian for the class of 2021, delivering a stirring speech where she discussed overcoming the challenges of the past year, and also the class of 2021 looking on as salutatorian, Mia Grace Reinert, delivers her speech. The Times Leader will have a special section in the coming weeks, compiling full coverage of all of our area’s graduations.
Benco Dental finalizes agreement to acquire ADI Mobile Health
June 2, 2021
PITTSTON — Benco Dental, the nation’s largest independent distributor of oral healthcare technology and supplies, announced that it has finalized a definitive agreement to purchase the assets of Oregon-based ADI Mobile Health.
Area DAR chapters will welcome Wreaths Across America exhibit to region
June 1, 2021
Two local Daughters of the American organizations that participate in the annual Wreaths Across America program to decorate the graves of veterans will be on hand as a national exhibit stops in the area three times later this month.
Taps Across America: Baird sounds ‘Taps’ to honor fallen heroes on Memorial Day
June 1, 2021
SHAVERTOWN — As he waited for 3 p.m. to arrive on Memorial Day, renowned trumpeter Bobby Baird said he has played “Taps” more times than he cares to remember.
Outside attorneys sought for Luzerne County court action over DA race scheduling
May 28, 2021
Attorneys interested in pursuing a court case over the timing of Luzerne County’s district attorney race will have until June 4 to submit a letter of interest.
Luzerne County 911 radio communication upgrade set for year-end completion
May 27, 2021
Years in the making, Luzerne County’s new 911 radio communication upgrade should be operational by the end of 2021, officials said during a presentation at Tuesday’s council meeting.
Luzerne County Council votes to seek primary investigation
May 26, 2021
A Luzerne County Council majority voted Tuesday to ask the county District Attorney’s Office to investigate the May 18 primary election.
All county ZIP codes reported fewer than 60 new cases
May 15, 2021
For the first time since March 12, every one of the 41 Luzerne County ZIP codes tracked by the Times Leader reported fewer than 60 new cases of COVID-19 last week. And only one code, Wilkes-Barre’s 18702, reported more than 40, with 57 new cases.
To mask or not to mask?
May 15, 2021
If you’re fully vaccinated, you can show your face in Gerrity’s Supermarkets — your whole face, that is.
Gerrity’s updates mask policy in wake of CDC announcement
May 14, 2021
If you’re fully vaccinated, you can show your face in Gerrity’s Supermarkets — your whole face, that is.