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Tractor trailer crashes into home in Wyoming County
June 3, 2020
A tractor trailer crashed into a home in a home along Route 29 in Wyoming County, causing significant damage to the structure.
Complete Luzerne County election results awaiting further mail-in ballot counting
June 2, 2020
Luzerne County’s complete primary election results won’t be available for a day or two because workers were unable to open and scan in more than half of the ballots that had been mailed in or dropped off.
New security measures added for Luzerne County government reopening
June 1, 2020
Luzerne County security workers stopped visitors the moment they stepped foot inside the Penn Place building in Wilkes-Barre Monday — the first day some county buildings were open to the public during the coronavirus pandemic.
Luzerne County correctional head continues push to keep coronavirus out of prison system
May 31, 2020
Luzerne County Correctional Services Division Head Mark Rockovich said he’s relieved no coronavirus cases have infiltrated the county’s prison system, but keeping the virus out remains a challenge.
Luzerne County PFA filings have been up during pandemic, sheriff says
May 31, 2020
Filings seeking protection from abuse have increased significantly in Luzerne County since a stay-at-home order was imposed in March to reduce the spread of coronavirus, new statistics show.
What Luzerne County voters need to know about casting ballots in Tuesday’s primary
May 30, 2020
Voting will be different for Luzerne County voters in Tuesday’s primary due to the coronavirus pandemic.
DHS: Assistance programs available to help ease COVID-19 recovery
May 30, 2020
WILKES-BARRE — Department of Human Services (DHS) Secretary Teresa Miller this week reminded Pennsylvanians that public assistance programs remain available to families throughout the COVID-19 public-health emergency.
Friedman JCC Day Camp set for for summer 2020
May 28, 2020
KINGSTON — The Friedman JCC Day Camp Committee announced Thursday that the JCC camp site located in Dallas near Harvey’s Lake, will open July 6 and run for six weeks
Bishop Bambera announces Church openings in Luzerne County, with precautions.
May 27, 2020
SCRANTON — Diocese of Scranton Bishop Joseph Bambera issued a media release and video regarding additional church openings, including in Luzerne County beginning June 1, and the precautions that must be taken.
Daddow-Isaacs American Legion Post honors the fallen
May 27, 2020
Daddow-Isaacs Dallas American Legion Post 672 held an abbreviated Memorial Day ceremony at the Post Legion Grounds and the center in Dallas. Prayers were led by Chaplain Bill Lewis, the Pledge to the Flag was recited and speeches were given.