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PennDOT, PUC urge motorists to use caution in work zones
November 22, 2020
WILKES-BARRE — The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, along with the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission, are urging motorists to drive safely in work zones after three separate work zone intrusions recently resulted in motorists hitting a PennDOT crash truck.
Pa. shares information to help smokers begin journey to quit
November 21, 2020
WILKES-BARRE — The Great American Smokeout is an annual event that takes place on the third Thursday in November to encourage smokers to start a journey toward a smoke-free life.
Casey and 39 collegaues say transition delay creates ‘unacceptable risks’
November 21, 2020
WILKES-BARRE — U.S. Sen. Bob Casey joined 39 of his senate colleagues Friday to call on the GSA administrator to end the “unprecedented delay” in the presidential transition process and to provide critical resources to President-Elect Joe Biden.
Diocese to hold virtual Appeal Commitment Weekend
November 20, 2020
SCRANTON — While the Diocese of Scranton is still running its Diocesan Annual Appeal, the COVID-19 pandemic has prevented many of the traditional efforts to encourage donations. To counter that, the diocese announced this weekend, Nov. 21 and 22, will be Appeal Commitment Weekend.
Critique of Luzerne County election continues
November 20, 2020
Much of Thursday’s Luzerne County Election Inquiry Committee meeting was spent critiquing the Nov. 3 general election, with mixed reviews.
COVID violation dismissed against fitness center owner
November 19, 2020
KINGSTON TWP. — A magisterial district judge on Wednesday dismissed a summary count of violating the state’s disease prevention and control act against the owner of Danko’s All American Fitness.
New and reinstated flights, including Orlando, coming to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport
November 19, 2020
PITTSTON TWP. — United Airlines will reinstate two daily flights to Washington D.C. beginning Dec. 17, and Boscov’s Department Store has partnered with Southwest Airlines to provide two non-stop flights to Orlando, Florida, staring in March of 2021, Executive Director Carl Beardsley told members of the Bi-County Airport Board on Thursday.
Luzerne County manager weighs in on coronavirus increase
November 19, 2020
As coronavirus cases rise, Luzerne County Manager C. David Pedri said he will be reaching out to hospitals and other medical providers to make sure their needs are addressed.
Hobby Lobby to open Hazleton area store
November 19, 2020
HAZLETON — Hobby Lobby Stores, Inc. announced on Wednesday that they would be opening a brand-new Hobby Lobby store on Laurel Mall Drive in Hazleton.
Virus surge places strain on Pennsylvania’s contact tracers
November 19, 2020
Pennsylvania’s contact tracing system is under strain as the explosion of new COVID-19 cases overtakes health workers’ ability to keep up, hampering efforts to slow the spread.