News: Page 289
Dallas student spreads love of reading through community service project
June 20, 2020
Kai Gomeau has his sights set on a lofty goal – he wants to attend Harvard Law School.
Wolf loosens restrictions in last of counties except Lebanon
June 20, 2020
HARRISBURG — Heavily populated regions of Pennsylvania that were among the hardest hit by the coronavirus pandemic will move next week into the “green” phase of Gov. Tom Wolf’s reopening plan, meaning gyms, salons and theaters can reopen and people can gather in larger groups, his administration announced Friday.
House Democrats put forth vision for a more just, stronger Pennsylvania
June 20, 2020
WILKES-BARRE — State Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski Friday said House Democrats have put forth their vision for building a more just and stronger Pennsylvania.
Senate hearings focus on law enforcement/criminal justice issues
June 19, 2020
WILKES-BARRE — Sen. Lisa Baker on Friday said two days of public hearings on ensuring accountability and equality in law enforcement and the criminal justice system had opposing groups in the same room offering informed perspectives on deep-rooted problems and a range of recommendations for reform.
Luzerne County School Districts get $1.9 million for pandemic safety needs
June 19, 2020
Luzerne County’s 11 school districts are eligible for a combined $2.9 million in school safety grants intended to help with COVID-19 pandemic-related costs.
New rankings give mostly high rankings to local universities for adaptability
June 19, 2020
New rankings by Educate To Career attempt to rate the response of four-year colleges and universities to the changes forced by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Pa. utility shutoff moratorium upheld
June 19, 2020
HARRISBURG — Pennsylvania’s Public Utility Commission on Thursday rejected an attempt by one of its members to end its three-month-old moratorium preventing utilities from terminating service to non-paying customers while the state fights the spread of the coronavirus.
Effects of COVID-19 on region tops 2020 Indicators forum
June 18, 2020
WILKES-BARRE — As the county, state and country continue to struggle with the effects caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, Wednesday’s Indicators 2020 report of The Institute for Public Policy & Economic Development at Wilkes University centered largely on three topics — jobs, the economy and education.
Seeking Serenity: Staying home, even if we’re in the green
June 18, 2020
It’s been a while since I’ve written one of these.
Judge’s opinion explains why he didn’t dismiss child corruption charge against teacher
June 17, 2020
WILKES-BARRE — Based on law set forth by two rulings by the state Superior Court, Luzerne County President Judge Michael T. Vough filed an opinion on why he did not dismiss a child corruption charge against a Luzerne Intermediate Unit teacher.