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Luzerne County solicitor recalls 2001 attack, aftermath, during courthouse ceremony
September 12, 2020
WILKES-BARRE — Struggling to keep her emotions in check at times, Luzerne County Chief Solicitor Romilda Crocamo stood before a crowd outside the courthouse Friday morning and recounted her experience living and working near the World Trade Center in New York City during terrorist attacks 19 years ago.
Luzerne County cases and positivity rate rise in new weekly coronavirus dashboard reading
September 12, 2020
Luzerne County had 92 new confirmed coronavirus cases from Sept. 4 to Thursday, which is an increase of 13 from the prior week’s 79, according to the state health department’s latest Friday early warning dashboard update.
Luzerne County set to receive more coronavirus relief funding
September 11, 2020
Luzerne County will receive another $1.43 million in federal coronavirus funding, U.S. Rep. Matt Cartwright announced Thursday.
Suit: EPA not enforcing Chesapeake pollution caps
September 10, 2020
NORFOLK, Va. — The Environmental Protection Agency has failed to ensure that Pennsylvania and New York are doing enough to reduce pollution that flows from farms and cities into the Chesapeake Bay, according to a lawsuit filed on Thursday.
State lays out guidelines for expanding child care among parents and families
September 10, 2020
In an effort to expand child care access when children are attending classes remotely, the state Department of Human Services issued a 7 page document spelling out how some rules have been relaxed to allow for more non-licensed day care services, but also explaining the rules that must still be followed.
Trials and tax sale main attractions at arena
September 10, 2020
WILKES-BARRE TWP. — When the show can’t go on because of the novel coronavirus pandemic, the management of Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza comes up with other uses for the facility.
The Marketplace is open: New TL service available to community
September 9, 2020
At the Times Leader, we have been committed to serving our community for over a century. During this period of unprecedented transition, that commitment is more important than ever.
Back the Blue campaign running strong in NEPA
September 9, 2020
DALLAS — The Back the Blue campaign is running strong in northeastern Pennsylvania.
WWE Smackdown cancels Mohegan Sun Arena event
September 8, 2020
WILKES-BARRE TWP. — World Wrestling Entertainment’s (WWE) next scheduled stop at the Mohegan Sun Arena has been canceled, according to a press release issued by the arena on Tuesday.
Unemployment: Extra $300 per week starts Sept. 14
September 5, 2020
WILKES-BARRE — Department of Labor & Industry Secretary Jerry Oleksiak Friday announced Pennsylvania will complete implementation of the federal Lost Wages Assistance (LWA) program ahead of schedule and begin making payments to eligible individuals on Thursday, Sept. 10.