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In televised town hall, Trump pushes for economic reopening
May 3, 2020
WASHINGTON — Anxious to spur an economic recovery without risking lives, President Donald Trump on Sunday insisted that “you can satisfy both” — see states gradually lift lockdowns while also protecting people from the coronavirus pandemic that has killed more than 60,000 Americans. The president, fielding questions from Americans in a virtual town hall from […]
Reade: ‘I didn’t use sexual harassment’ in Biden complaint
May 3, 2020
WASHINGTON — Tara Reade, the former Senate staffer who alleges Joe Biden sexually assaulted her 27 years ago, says she filed a limited report with a congressional personnel office that did not explicitly accuse him of sexual assault or harassment. “I remember talking about him wanting me to serve drinks because he liked my legs […]
Amazon donates to CEO
May 3, 2020
The Commission on Economic Opportunity (CEO) recently received a $100,000 surprise monetary donation from Amazon’s local operations facilities to help alleviate hunger for communities across Northeastern Pennsylvania during the unprecedented COVID-19 economic and health crisis. The funds from Amazon will provide CEO’s Weinberg Northeast Regional Food Bank with an estimated 286,000 pounds of food to […]
Heavy equipment technology subject of new degree
April 21, 2020
Dr. Katie Leonard, president and CEO, and Bill Burke, vice president of Student and Academic Affairs, announced Johnson College’s newest program, heavy equipment technology, at a virtual press conference held Tuesday. The two-year associate degree program prepares students to enter the workforce as well-trained, mechanically minded, hard-working technicians with heavy equipment dealers and earth moving […]
Levine: State working on phone number to register for testing at Mohegan Sun Arena site
April 21, 2020
The state is working on offering additional options for those wishing to register to be tested for the COVID-19 virus at the Mohegan Sun Arena testing site. Currently, those wishing to be tested at the site must register online at the Department of Health’s website, leaving those without internet access in a quandary. State Secretary […]
Letts Eat delivers meals to WBPD, Mayor’s Office
April 18, 2020
WILKES-BARRE — Downtown restaurant Letts Eat — Flavors of India donated lunch to city police and the Mayor’s Office on Friday as a gesture of goodwill during the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, as the attached photos show. “Our way of appreciating all that you do,” the restaurant posted on its Facebook page. “Thank you for keeping […]
Dallas Foundation announces annual fund campaign
April 6, 2020
DALLAS — The Dallas Foundation for Excellence in Education, Inc., is embarking on its 2020 Annual Fund Campaign to raise funds to support initiatives and projects in the Dallas School District by way of scholarships, improved facilities/equipment and support of numerous educational, athletic and extracurricular activities. The Dallas Foundation is a 501c3 nonprofit foundation that […]
Chamber honors businesses, individuals
March 14, 2020
The Back Mountain Chamber celebrated 10 noteworthy businesses and individuals earlier this month at Insalaco Hall at Misericordia University. The award winners were chosen through community votes collected earlier in the year. The annual membership meeting was also held at this time, during which the slate of officers was presented and a vote held to […]
Misericordia University plans special events for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
January 9, 2020
DALLAS TWP. — Misericordia University will host a series of special events throughout January and February to celebrate the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and recognize February as Black History Month. The series begins with the celebration of Dr. King’s birthday on Monday, Jan. 20 with an Ecumenical Prayer Service at noon that […]
New books added to shelves of Back Mountain Memorial Library
January 6, 2020
DALLAS — The Back Mountain Memorial Library, 96 Huntsville Road announces the addition of the following books to its collection for January 2020: EXPRESS “Finding Christmas” by Karen Schaler “Night Train to Murder” by Simon Green “Moral Compass” by Danielle Steel FICTION “The Sun Sister: Electra’s Story” by Lucinda Riley “All Out War” by Sean […]