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Luzerne County DA race may be on November ballot
March 24, 2021
Luzerne County voters may end up electing a district attorney this November instead of waiting until 2023.
NEPA is hiring: Virtual Career Expo set for today
March 24, 2021
If you’re looking for work, today could be a very good day for you.
Wolf’s move means Sanguedolce becomes Luzerne County DA
March 24, 2021
Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf ended leadership uncertainty in the Luzerne County District Attorney’s Office Tuesday by swiftly approving legislation that automatically puts First Assistant DA Sam Sanguedolce in the seat when Stefanie Salavantis leaves Thursday.
Gov. Wolf signs DA vacancy legislation; ends Luzerne County uncertainty
March 23, 2021
Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf has ended leadership uncertainty in the Luzerne County District Attorney’s Office by swiftly approving legislation that automatically puts First Assistant DA Sam Sanguedolce in the seat when Stefanie Salavantis’ resignation takes effect at 5 p.m. Thursday.
Fate of Luzerne County DA vacancy in governor’s hands
March 23, 2021
With the stroke of his pen, Gov. Tom Wolf can decide whether Stefanie Salavantis’ first assistant Sam Sanguedolce fills her seat when she resigns as Luzerne County District Attorney at 5 p.m. Thursday.
Pa. eases mask mandate for vaccinated people
March 23, 2021
HARRISBURG — Pennsylvania has eased its mask mandate to allow people who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to gather with other vaccinated people without masks or social distancing, state health officials said Monday.
Coronavirus cases, hospitalizations rise in Luzerne County
March 22, 2021
After weeks of decline, coronavirus cases have started inching back up in Luzerne County and statewide, according to the latest early warning benchmark reading.
Zip Code data surges with a week of increased COVID-19 cases
March 20, 2021
After two consecutive weeks with all Luzerne County ZIP codes reporting fewer than 50 cases, the Hazleton code of 18201 and the Wilkes-Barre code of 18702 climbed back above that threshold this week. State data showed 58 new cases in the former and 52 in the latter.
Baker’s Senate Judiciary Committee advances key legislation
March 18, 2021
WILKES-BARRE — The Senate Judiciary Committee, chaired by Sen. Lisa Baker, Tuesday advanced three bills, including legislation to support victims of child sexual abuse, further address drug related DUI incidents, and merge the Board of Probation and Parole within the Department of Corrections.
Michael DiMare announces run for Dallas School Board
March 17, 2021
DALLAS TWP. — Geisinger Operations Manager Michael DiMare formally announced his candidacy for the Dallas School District. He has joined nine candidates running for five open seats for four-year terms. There’s also one two-year term available, making this one of the most competitive races in Luzerne County.