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Report: COVID hospitalizations lower than state rate in most area counties
April 28, 2021
COVID-19 hospitalization rates were lower than the state rate in Luzerne County and all but two neighboring counties last year, from the onset of the pandemic in March through September, according to a new report.
When baseball ruled NEPA
April 24, 2021
After church services were over, many families would head to Sans Souci Park, not to ride the roller coaster, but to watch a ball game.
Luzerne County DA: Charter, precedent support salary increases
April 24, 2021
WILKES-BARRE — Luzerne County District Attorney Sam Sanguedolce has responded to concerns raised by County Council members that the new DA approved pay increases for members of his administration without council’s approval.
Luzerne County coronavirus cases down, hospitalizations up
April 24, 2021
Last week, Luzerne County had a drop in COVID-19 hospitalizations but a rise in new confirmed coronavirus cases.
PennDOT and PSP emphasize litter enforcement corridors
April 24, 2021
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation and the Pennsylvania State Police are collaborating to explain the penalties associated with littering in a litter enforcement corridor.
Luzerne County DA, council at odds over pay increases
April 23, 2021
Luzerne County District Attorney Sam Sanguedolce’s plan to grant pay increases to three newly promoted administrative employees has sparked an email exchange with council over budgeting and protocol.
Officials: Without funding fix, dogs will suffer
April 23, 2021
PLAINS TWP. — A proposed increase in the dog license fee increase is not only long overdue, but an absolute necessity, SPCA of Luzerne County Executive Director Todd Hevner said Thursday.
Legislators announce funding from Commonwealth Finance Authority
April 22, 2021
WILKES-BARRE — Local state legislators on Wednesday announced funding has been received for several area projects through the Commonwealth Financing Authority.
#570 Day: Social media campaign to spotlight NEPA’s bright spots
April 22, 2021
WILKES-BARRE — It’s more than just an area code, it has become part of our region’s identity.
Luzerne County Election Board selects chair
April 22, 2021
Luzerne County’s Election Board unanimously selected Kingston Township resident Denise Williams as the fifth member and chair Wednesday, completing a whirlwind transformation that started in February.