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Luzerne County Head Start awarded federal grant
November 28, 2020
The Luzerne County Head Start program received a grant of approximately $4.9 million from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
Downtown WB’s 2020 Holiday Pop-Up Shops program starts Saturday
November 27, 2020
WILKES-BARRE — Some odd looking buildings are popping up on Public Square.
Community Bank switches to drive-thru focus; appointments available by request
November 26, 2020
WILKES-BARRE — Community Bank N.A. announced on Tuesday that all branch lobbies, including those here in our area, will operate exclusively through drive-thrus, with customers also being able to make lobby visits by appointment.
‘Parade of Trees’ at Grotto Pizza celebrating 25 years of charitable giving
November 26, 2020
HARVEYS LAKE — Armand Mascioli, co-owner of Grotto Pizza, said it best.
Pa. Commonwealth Court orders halt to certification process in down-ballot races
November 25, 2020
PITTSBURGH — Pennsylvania is prohibited from certifying the rest of its election results in down-ballot races — and from taking any further action in regard to yesterday’s certification of the presidential race — pending a hearing on Friday in an appellate court.
Catholic Human/Social Services to provide takeout Thanksgiving meals in Wilkes-Barre and Scranton
November 25, 2020
Catholic Human/Social Services of the Diocese of Scranton will provide free, takeout Thanksgiving meals Thursday at two locations.
Rite Aid updates COVID-19 testing program
November 25, 2020
WILKES-BARRE — Asymptomatic testing will now be available for individuals 13 and older at existing Rite Aid testing sites, the company announced Tuesday.
State releases interactive health & wellness guide for older adults
November 24, 2020
WILKES-BARRE — Pennsylvania Secretary of Aging Robert Torres this week said the new SOLO health and wellness guide was created by older adults for older adults to empower and support one another, as well as improve physical, mental, and spiritual health.”
Wolf quashes booze sales on night before Thanksgiving
November 23, 2020
You know how folks like to go out and drink on the night before Thanksgiving?
County by county, Pa. officials report vote results
November 23, 2020
HARRISBURG — County election boards across Pennsylvania faced a deadline Monday to certify election results to the Department of State, an important milestone in the tabulation of votes for the presidential contest and other races.