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Dallas student named National President of FBLA-PBL
July 4, 2020
Dallas High School senior Drew Lojewski has been named National President of the Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA-PBL), the largest career student business organization worldwide.
Analysis: Testing rate in Luzerne County relatively stable
July 3, 2020
Has the number of positive COVID-19 cases dropped in Luzerne County because of a decrease in testing? Statistics suggest that is not the case.
State parks welcome swimmers, with rules
July 3, 2020
These beach-goers, who visited Lake Jean at Ricketts Glen State Park on Thursday morning, were careful about leaving 6 feet or more between family groups as they spread blankets on the sand or entered the water to swim or wade with their children. Swimming is free in Lake Jean at Ricketts Glen State Park in Sullivan County and in the Sand Springs Lake at Hickory Run State Park in Carbon County. The site for swimming at Frances Slocum State Park in Luzerne County is an inground pool, with an entrance free of $6 for swimmers, $5 for senior citizens, and free for children. Rhiannon Summers, an Environmental Educator at Ricketts Glen, said she expects many people will visit area parks to hike or swim over the Fourth of July weekend. The state Department of Conservation and Natural Resources reminds them to maintain social distance and to wear masks when they are not in the water.
Misericordia University goes smoke-free
July 2, 2020
DALLAS TWP. — Misericordia University has gone full-bore for clean lungs, issuing a media release that “effective July 1, the University campus and all its facilities (are) smoke-free and tobacco-free.”
Cartwright announces $1.6M in federal funds for AVP
July 2, 2020
Amid months of pandemic-related bad news, the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP) on Wednesday received some good news.
Luzerne County elections officials turn focus to November
July 2, 2020
Luzerne County’s election bureau already has started preparing for the high-turnout Nov. 3 general election, the office’s deputy director, Mary Beth Steininger, told the county Election Board during its virtual meeting Wednesday.
Geisinger 65 Forward expanding offerings, locations
July 2, 2020
KINGSTON — With expansion on the horizon, Geisinger 65 Forward is looking to offering its extensive list of services to senior citizens across Luzerne County and beyond.
Pa. court turns down lawmakers’ bid to end shutdown
July 1, 2020
HARRISBURG — Pennsylvania’s high court on Wednesday ruled against an effort by Republican state lawmakers to end Democratic Gov. Tom Wolf’s pandemic shutdown orders.
Virtual ribbon-cutting marks debut of Studio 16 South
July 1, 2020
WILKES-BARRE — A virtual ribbon-cutting ceremony, complete with a long list of guests, marked the official opening of Studio 16 South on Tuesday night.
Rep. Boback alerts area businesses to available grant funds
June 30, 2020
WILKES-BARRE — State Rep. Karen Boback on Monday announced that CARES Act grants for eligible small businesses, ranging from $5,000 to $50,000, will be available beginning today, Tuesday, June 30.