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Trump rallies flout virus rules, Pennsylvania governor warns
September 26, 2020
HARRISBURG — A day before a rally in Pennsylvania, Gov. Tom Wolf on Friday accused President Donald Trump of blatantly disregarding social distancing and mask requirements during his frequent campaign rallies in the battleground state, calling it dangerous and disappointing.
Luzerne County ballot probe: What we know so far
September 25, 2020
Nine military mail-in ballots for the Nov. 3 general election — at least seven for President Donald Trump — were found discarded as part of an investigation into Luzerne County election issues, the U.S. Attorney’s Office said Thursday.
Districts opting for many different options
September 25, 2020
To understand how Luzerne County school districts opened this fall it helps to understand the options. In short:
UPDATED: Federal probe focuses on discarded Trump ballots in Luzerne County
September 24, 2020
Nine military mail-in ballots for the Nov. 3 general election — at least seven for President Donald Trump — were found discarded as part of an investigation into Luzerne County election issues, the U.S. Attorney’s Office said Thursday.
House OKs restaurant capacity bill Wolf vowed to veto
September 24, 2020
HARRISBURG — The Pennsylvania House on Wednesday approved a bill to loosen pandemic restrictions on bars and restaurants, a proposal the governor has said he will veto.
Their time to Shine: WB Chamber ceremony celebrates area’s ‘rising stars’
September 23, 2020
HUNLOCK CREEK — Not even a global pandemic could put a halt to the Young Professionals Awards, but it did make things look a little bit different.
Karl Hall announces upcoming outdoor concert to be held ‘out back’
September 23, 2020
WILKES-BARRE — Live music is coming back to a downtown Wilkes-Barre venue for the first time since the beginning of the pandemic, with a performance from two local rock groups.
DA: Feds investigating Luzerne County ballot issues
September 23, 2020
Federal authorities are investigating “issues with a small number of mail-in ballots” that had been received by the Luzerne County election bureau, county District Attorney Stefanie Salavantis announced Tuesday.
No marchers, but ‘Outstanding Veteran,’ essay contest still a go
September 23, 2020
WILKES-BARRE — The 2020 Wyoming Valley Veterans Day Parade won’t have any marchers — as previously reported it will be a mobile event — but there will be an essay contest for students and an “Outstanding Veteran of the Year” will be honored.
Hollenback Cemetery walking tour set for Saturday
September 23, 2020
WILKES-BARRE — Wilkes-Barre Preservation Society director and Hollenback Cemetery Association board member Tony Brooks will host a walking tour of Hollenback Cemetery, 540 N. River St., Wilkes-Barre on Saturday, Sept. 26, at 11 a.m.