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Royal rumble: Shapiro’s office suing ‘The Baroness’
August 28, 2020
WILKES-BARRE — A local consulting business could be facing a royal rumble.
Bi-county Airport Board told passengers, revenue remain down
August 28, 2020
PITTSTON TWP. — During its virtual monthly board meeting Thursday, the Bi-county Airport Board heard another dismal report on passenger activity, but also learned that business at the airport’s restaurant is slightly on the upswing.
Rescheduled WB Rockin’ the County concert set for this evening
August 28, 2020
The first of two make-up dates for Rockin’ The County mobile concerts Wednesday that were postponed this summer due to rain is this evening.
Severe weather threat issued for today
August 27, 2020
The National Weather Service in Binghamton, New York issued a severe weather alert for today with the possibility of tornadoes in Northeastern Pennsylvania.
DOJ seeks data on care home deaths in 4 Democrat-led states, including Pa.
August 26, 2020
NEW YORK — The Justice Department on Wednesday sent letters to the governors of New York and three other Democratic-led states, seeking data on whether they violated federal law by ordering public nursing homes to accept recovering COVID-19 patients from hospitals — actions that have been criticized for potentially fueling the spread of the virus.
Barletta invited to Trump’s acceptance speech
August 26, 2020
WILKES-BARRE — Former U.S. Rep. Lou Barletta has been invited to attend President Donald Trump’s acceptance speech tonight on the White House lawn.
County officials begin discussion of Mackey probe options
August 26, 2020
While no decision was reached Tuesday, Luzerne County Council started broaching how to obtain further review of county prison inmate Shaheen Mackey’s June 2018 death.
Pa. gets OK for extra $300 per week to eligible unemployed workers
August 26, 2020
WILKES-BARRE — Department of Labor & Industry Secretary Jerry Oleksiak Tuesday announced that Pennsylvania will get nearly $1.5 billion to provide an extra $300 per week to eligible unemployed workers through the temporary federal Lost Wages Assistance (LWA) program, administered by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
Luzerne County preparing for mail-in voting
August 25, 2020
With tens of thousands of Luzerne County voters expected to vote by mail on Nov. 3, county Election Director Shelby Watchilla said Monday she is exploring options to help with preparation.
Gray area of mail-in voting law up to Pennsylvania court
August 25, 2020
HARRISBURG — With a federal lawsuit from President Donald Trump’s campaign on hold until October, it could be up to Pennsylvania’s Supreme Court to settle crucial questions of election law in the presidential battleground, including whether to count mail-in ballots returned without secrecy envelopes.