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Luzerne County hotel tax down $800,000
December 3, 2020
This year’s Luzerne County’s hotel tax collections are down by nearly $800,000 compared to 2019 due to coronavirus pandemic declines in conferences and travel, the latest county tally shows.
Coronavirus aid deadline nears for Luzerne County farmers
December 3, 2020
PLYMOUTH — The deadline for Luzerne County farmers and ranchers to apply for the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program 2 (CFAP 2) is Dec. 11, according to a release from Luzerne County Farm Service Agency acting executive director Kelly E. Sundy.
Wyoming Valley Art League seeking board nominations
December 2, 2020
WILKES-BARRE — The Wyoming Valley Art League Board of Director’s Nominations Committee Tuesday said it is seeking for nominations of persons who would like to serve on its 15-member board.
Virtual wellness fair set for Luzerne County seniors
December 2, 2020
WILKES-BARRE — Seniors from 17 active adult centers in Luzerne County can join a virtual wellness fair on Thursday arranged by Wilkes University students. From 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. students from the Nesbitt School of Pharmacy will collaborate with psychology students from the Wilkes Honors program to present the fair.
Blue Chip Farm takes in hoarded dogs, seeks aid for vet bills
December 1, 2020
DALLAS — After nearly 40 dogs were rescued from a Lackawanna County home, a Luzerne County shelter agreed to step in to help.
Pa. expands virus app to school-age phone users
December 1, 2020
HARRISBURG — Pennsylvania’s two-month-old coronavirus exposure notification app can now be used by mobile phone users as young as 13 as health officials work to stop the virus’ spread in schools around the state, officials said Monday.
Report on 2019 care shows higher-than-expected mortality rates at 2 local hospitals
December 1, 2020
Two of Luzerne County’s three hospitals had “higher than expected” mortality or readmission rates for patients admitted with certain conditions in 2019, according to an annual report released Tuesday. The report, issued by the Pennsylvania Health Care Cost Care Containment Council, reviewed results for hospitals statewide in treating 16 categories of admissions.
Wolf vetoes GOP-backed bill on limiting COVID-19 liability
December 1, 2020
HARRISBURG — Pennsylvania’s governor on Monday rejected a bill that would have made it harder to sue schools, health care providers and other businesses for coronavirus-related claims.
No in-person lessons Tuesday for Dallas High School, Middle school
November 30, 2020
DALLAS TWP. — Dallas School District announced students at the Middle School and High School will all switch to online learning for Tuesday, Dec. 1, following reports of new COVID-19 cases over the Thanksgiving break, including an employee at the Middle School and student at the a High School. The hybrid class schedule will continue uninterrupted at the Intermediate Center and Wycallis Primary Center.
Local charities hope to see fundraising boost on GivingTuesday
November 30, 2020
After Black Friday, Small Business Saturday and Cyber Monday, there’s one more day for you to throw a bit of money at, but GivingTuesday promises it’s for a good cause.