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A new Brand in dentistry
December 28, 2020
KINGSTON — Just one week away from opening its doors, Brand Dental isn’t just out to join the ranks of the best dental practices in Northeastern Pennsylvania.
Remember When: Raising a glass to resourcefulness
December 26, 2020
I can’t find any record of a patron saint of bootleggers. But if there ever had been one, a lot of Wyoming Valley people would have been praying to him during holiday time a century ago.
Pedri reflects on a challenging year
December 25, 2020
Luzerne County Manager C. David Pedri sometimes speaks in amazement at the situations thrown at him during his five-year tenure.
Wolf seeks $145M fund shift to help businesses with pandemic
December 24, 2020
HARRISBURG — Gov. Tom Wolf on Wednesday proposed spending $145 million in reserves from a worker’s compensation fund to help the hardest-hit businesses cope with the raging coronavirus pandemic.
US deaths in 2020 top 3 million, by far most ever counted
December 23, 2020
NEW YORK — This is the deadliest year in U.S. history, with deaths expected to top 3 million for the first time — due mainly to the coronavirus pandemic.
Luzerne County Manager C. David Pedri chats virtually with citizens during annual forum
December 22, 2020
After releasing a lengthy report of 2020 highlights Monday night, Luzerne County Manager C. David Pedri virtually opened the floor to residents with questions or feedback.
Baker to serve on election integrity and reform committee
December 22, 2020
WILKES-BARRE — Sen. Lisa Baker Monday said she is looking forward to working with her colleagues on the Special Committee on Election Integrity and Reform to ensure all elections are fair and secure.
Vaccinations grow in Pennsylvania; 2nd vaccine arriving soon
December 22, 2020
HARRISBURG — More than 17,000 doses of a COVID-19 vaccine have been administered to health care workers at Pennsylvania hospitals, the state health secretary said Monday, as hospitals remain stressed by coronavirus patient loads and a second vaccine from Moderna is expected to arrive this week.
Pennsylvania State Police seeks horse donations for mounted patrol
December 22, 2020
WILKES-BARRE — The Pennsylvania State Police is looking for a few good horses.
AAA: COVID vaccine optimism, holiday travel demand push gas prices up
December 21, 2020
If you noticed that filling your tank was a little more expensive last week, you might be surprised at one of the suspected reasons: COVID vaccine optimism.