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Wolf Administration announces start of LIHEAP program
November 2, 2020
WILKES-BARRE — Department of Human Services Secretary Teresa Miller on Friday said the pandemic and economic downturn have made it difficult for many to keep up with home energy bills.
The Luzerne Foundation Awards $120,000 in grants to area nonprofits
November 2, 2020
Early in 2020, The Luzerne Foundation received a grant award from the Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation. This grant will provide additional funding to area nonprofits and enhance the grantmaking ability of The Luzerne Foundation.
Battleground Pennsylvania: Campaign’s waning days see focus on state, region
October 31, 2020
The final days of the presidential election will see some of the biggest names on both sides focusing their attention on Northeastern Pennsylvania.
Coronavirus hospitalizations rise again in Luzerne County
October 31, 2020
The number of Luzerne County residents hospitalized for coronavirus continues to rise along with cases, the state’s early warning update released Friday shows.
Luzerne County Council’s election inquiry committee to examine many issues
October 30, 2020
In its first meeting Thursday, Luzerne County Council’s four-member election inquiry committee came up with a range of matters it wants to examine.
Drop off mail ballots ASAP, governor and state election head urge
October 30, 2020
With the Nov. 3 election fast approaching, voters are urged to hand-deliver mail ballots to ensure they are counted, Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf and Secetary of State Kathy Boockvar said during a media briefing Thursday.
Controversial Luzerne County Supreme Court justice recusal request formally withdrawn
October 29, 2020
Luzerne County is no longer seeking new U.S. Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett’s recusal in a case involving ballot-counting deadlines because its request was formally withdrawn Thursday as requested by county council, the court docket shows.
Pa. program offers free breast cancer screening in certain cases
October 29, 2020
Those who have lost income or health insurance because of COVID-19 may qualify for free breast and cervical cancer screening and diagnostic services under the Pennsylvania Breast & Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program.
More than 3M in Pa. apply for mail-in ballots
October 28, 2020
HARRISBURG — A week ahead of the Nov. 3 election, applications in the presidential battleground state of Pennsylvania for mail-in or absentee ballots exceeded 3 million, with Tuesday the last day to request one and legal wrangling creating uncertainty over the deadline to receive them.
Reactions to Barrett taking seat split along party lines
October 28, 2020
WILKES-BARRE — Democrats and Republican offered stark differences in their comments concerning the seating of new Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett.