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COVID-related nursing home deaths in Pennsylvania fuel blame
February 26, 2021
HARRISBURG — Republican lawmakers in Pennsylvania on Thursday used a hearing to ask Gov. Tom Wolf’s top health official whether it was a mistake to order COVID-19 patients to be readmitted to nursing homes, although it is far from clear that the policy led to an outbreak or death.
Donna Cupinski announces run for Dallas School Board
February 26, 2021
DALLAS TWP. — Lifelong Dallas resident Donna Cupinski has announced her candidacy for a seat on the Dallas School Board.
GOP members name Urban Election Board chair despite charter prohibition
February 25, 2021
Against the advice of Luzerne County’s chief solicitor, the Luzerne County Election Board’s two Republican board members on Wednesday appointed Republican county Councilman Stephen J. Urban as the new board chairman.
2 million vaccinated across Pa., more than 300K in long-term care
February 24, 2021
While the Department of Health said on Tuesday that more than 2 million Pennsylvanians have received at least the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, the state also said it reached an important milestone in vaccinating people in senior living facilities.
F.M. Kirby Center to present Young People’s Theater Series
February 23, 2021
WILKES-BARRE — The F.M. Kirby Center on Monday announced the spring lineup of six, new, all-virtual ‘Young People’s Theater Series’ shows.
Gerrity’s honoring ‘everyday heroes’
February 22, 2021
A group of workers who have been essential heroes ensuring the country’s wellbeing during the COVID-19 pandemic will be getting some well-deserved recognition today.
Geisinger reschedules COVID-19 vaccine appointments due to weather-related shipment delays
February 19, 2021
Geisinger Friday rescheduled COVID-19 vaccine appointments due to shipment delays caused by the severe weather.
Pennsylvania health department defends COVID-19 vaccine output
February 19, 2021
Pennsylvania Department of Health COVID-19 Press Secretary Barry Ciccocioppo defended the state’s vaccine output compared to surrounding states.
Misericordia extends test-optional admission for this fall
February 19, 2021
DALLAS TWP. — Citing ongoing challenges for students in accessing standardized SAT and ACT exams, Misericordia University announced it will conduct admission reviews as “test optional” for first-year students entering all academic programs this fall.
PennDOT P3 Initiative looks to tolling to repair, maintain state’s bridges
February 19, 2021
WILKES-BARRE — The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) Thursday announced details of its Major Bridge P3 Initiative and one of the early findings of the study is that tolling of major bridges in need of replacement or rehabilitation appears to be a viable near-term solution.