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Luzerne County releases report on 133 recent coronavirus deaths
January 15, 2021
Luzerne County has lost 522 residents due to COVID-19 since the start of the pandemic.
Luzerne County should hit collection target when $5 vehicle fee expires Dec. 31
January 14, 2021
Luzerne County is on track to meet revenue collection targets when a $5 vehicle registration fee expires at the end of this year, officials say.
Geisinger debuts community vaccination center
January 14, 2021
JENKINS TWP. — Even after admitting she hates needles, Lisa Orlando had some really good reasons to be happy about getting a COVID-19 vaccine injection Wednesday at Geisinger’s newly-opened community vaccination center in Jenkins Township: More hours at work, less fear doing necessary trips, and an eventual chance to let her six-month-old son finally meet her family in New Jersey.
Luzerne County Council members mixed on tax collector raise request
January 13, 2021
Requested raises for Luzerne County’s 68 elected tax collectors prompted mixed response from county council members Tuesday.
Luzerne County Council members mixed on tax collector raise request
January 13, 2021
Requested raises for Luzerne County’s 68 elected tax collectors prompted mixed response from county council members Tuesday.
Next phase of Pa. vaccine distribution to be announced soon
January 12, 2021
Pennsylvania will soon announce plans for the second phase of COVID-19 vaccinations covering those 75 and older and many essential workers, state Health Secretary Dr. Rachel Levine said Monday.
Unemployment payment boost to begin in Pennsylvania
January 9, 2021
WILKES-BARRE — Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) Acting Secretary Jennifer Berrier Friday said the boost in unemployment benefits is vital to hardworking Pennsylvania families who have lost their income as a result of the global pandemic.
Local superintendents approach new state recommendations with caution
January 8, 2021
The state announced revised guidance for school districts that, theoretically, could mean some students will return to in-person lessons soon, but local superintendents reacted with some caution.
Geisinger employees begin receiving second dose of COVID-19 vaccine
January 8, 2021
DANVILLE — Geisinger’s “health care heroes” are now receiving their second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
Levine outlines possible vaccination plans
January 5, 2021
Appointments will be required when a COVID-19 vaccine eventually becomes available to more residents in coming months, state Health Secretary Dr. Rachel Levine said Monday.