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Beyond the Byline: Everybody do the Wear Your Face Mask polka!
August 7, 2020
WILKES-BARRE — It had to happen.
Study: This is the 8th best place to be a teacher in the country
August 6, 2020
If you want to teach, teaching in this region is pretty good deal, according to a new analysis of the “Best Places to Be a Teacher.”
$2.65M in CARES Act funding announced for NEPA small businesses
August 5, 2020
PITTSTON — Jeffrey Box, President and CEO of the NEPA Alliance, Tuesday said funding received through the CARES Act Recovery Assistance grant program represent much-needed loan funds for small businesses in Northeast PA so they can recover from the COVID 19 crisis.”
Luzerne County Cares Commission debuts with moving story from member
August 4, 2020
Luzerne County resident Carol Fahnestock helped set the tone for the first County Cares Commission meeting Monday when she revealed she lost her oldest daughter to an accidental drug overdose 29 months ago to the day.
Review of primary prompts Pa. to seek changes
August 4, 2020
HARRISBURG — Pennsylvania’s state elections agency is asking lawmakers to require counties to distribute mail-in ballots earlier for the 2020 General Election and beyond, based on its review of how the greatly expanded mail-in system performed during the June 2 primary.
Luzerne County accepting coronavirus funding requests from municipalities and sports leagues
August 1, 2020
The application process is now open for youth sports organizations and municipalities to obtain Luzerne County’s coronavirus assistance funding, county Manager C. David Pedri announced Friday.
Pennsylvania will cover postage for mail-in ballot returns
August 1, 2020
Pennsylvania voters won’t have to pay for a stamp when they return their mail-in ballots in the November general election, Secretary of State Kathy Boockvar announced Friday.
Wolf reminder: Telework mandated unless not possible
July 31, 2020
HARRISBURG — Gov. Tom Wolf on Thursday a shared a pointed reminder for business owners via Twitter and other social media platforms.
Luzerne County to give out coronavirus aid
July 31, 2020
Luzerne County government is firming up plans to give much of its $30.8 million in coronavirus funding to small businesses, municipalities, police departments and nonprofits.
Bognet challenges Cartwright to 5 debates; Congressman agrees to 1
July 30, 2020
WILKES-BARRE — Republican Jim Bognet has challenged U.S. Rep. Matt Cartwright to a series of five debates — one in each county of the 8th Congressional District.