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Wilkes-Barre, Hazleton and Kingston continue to lead ZIP codes in new cases
April 10, 2021
Wilkes-Barre, Kingston and Hazleton continue to post the highest number of new COVID-19 cases in Luzerne County, according to state ZIP code data. All three had more new cases this week than last.
Pa. promises quicker, easier unemployment claims system
April 9, 2021
HARRISBURG — After a year of frustration over long waits for checks, jammed phone lines and confusing online filing procedures, Pennsylvania’s Department of Labor and Industry is promising a much quicker and easier unemployment compensation claims filing system in two months.
Luzerne County Election Board issues plea for chairperson applicants
April 8, 2021
Luzerne County’s Election Board was unable to appoint a fifth member to serve as chair Wednesday because all three citizen applicants were deemed ineligible due to county home rule charter restrictions.
Unauthorized sales pitch targets TL award winners
April 7, 2021
Winners of the Times Leader’s 2021 Best of the Best awards are warned to be aware of an outside sales pitch targeting recipients.
Lake-Lehman School Board approves new 4-year teacher contract
April 7, 2021
LEHMAN TWP. — The Lake-Lehman School Board approved a new, 4-year contract with the teachers’ union at a special meeting Tuesday evening.
Amputee and paralyzed veterans pension program available to veterans
April 6, 2021
WILKES-BARRE — Maj. Gen. Mark Schindler, Pennsylvania’s acting adjutant general and acting head of the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA), Monday said a state program clearly demonstrates how important veterans are to Pennsylvanians.
Pennsylvanians reminded to register to vote by May 3 for primary election
April 6, 2021
WILKES-BARRE — Acting Secretary of State Veronica Degraffenreid Monday said she encourages all eligible voters to make sure that they are registered, and their information is up to date.
Gifts From Above’s Klein earns Certified Wellness Travel Specialist designation
April 5, 2021
DALLAS — Roberta Klein, of Gifts From Above, recently earned the Certified Wellness Travel Specialist designation from The Travel Institute.
Virtual concert to support Pa. American Legion programs, communities
April 3, 2021
WILKES-BARRE — For over 100 years, the American Legion has been strengthening communities by providing lifesaving help to veterans and neighbors.
Pierogi, Kielbasa, Tomato festivals all set for 2021 return
April 2, 2021
The Edwardsville Pierogi Festival, the Plymouth Alive Kielbasa Festival, and the Pittston Tomato Festival will all return in 2021, organizers announced recently.