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Friedman adds Fire And Ice to his restaurant portfolio
November 19, 2019
DALLAS — Rob Friedman has added Dallas’s Fire and Ice to his restaurant portfolio, and is promising to keep what is most popular about the place while updating and improving the customer experience. “Living in the Back Mountain, I drive by that place almost every day.” Friedman said. “It’s got a very rich history, It’s […]
Back Mountain claims Section 5 Little League Major softball title
July 11, 2019
Kirsten Finarelli went 3-for-3 with a double Sunday to lead Back Mountain to a 10-4 victory over Wallenpaupack for the Section 5 Major Little League Softball title. Abby Cruz and Carolyn Comitz went 2-for-3. Sophia Meyer added a triple. Nina Barrouk struck out four in the win. The section title and state tournament appearance adds […]
Dallas American Legion Post 672 honors students
June 11, 2019
DALLAS — Daddow-Isaacs Dallas American Legion Post 672 held its annual student awards night featuring oratorical, essay and scholarship winners. Commander Art Parks welcomed everyone. Clarence J. Michael emceed the program and handed out the awards. Essay winners were Olivia Zablocky, Madison Klopp and Grace Ciaccia. Oratorical winners were Joe Ciaccia and Issa Dahdal. Scholarship […]
Lehman Township exploring new stormwater fee option
June 2, 2019
Lehman Township may work out an agreement to remain in the Wyoming Valley Sanitary Authority’s regional stormwater compliance program at a reduced rate, a municipal official said. The township is among 32 municipalities that joined the group program to comply with their federal pollution reduction mandate, with funding for compliance projects coming from a new […]
Misericordia University presents six students with Service Award
May 11, 2019
DALLAS TWP. — Misericordia University recently presented the Service Award to six students at the 36th annual Leadership Awards Dinner in Sandy and Marlene Insalaco Hall. The award recognizes students who have gone above and beyond to perform exceptional amounts of service to others on campus and in regional communities throughout their collegiate career. Kiera […]
Wilkes-Barre trolley history on display at first of two events
March 16, 2019
WILKES-BARRE — In the days when working men covered in soot and coal dust rode trolley cars to and from the mines and factories, the local streetcar company pointedly reminded them to keep their tobacco juice off the seats and floors. “Spitting in this car is forbidden by LAW,” a yellowed Wilkes-Barre Railway Co. sign […]
Surprise: Lake Silkworth Fire Company honors Don Kivler
January 19, 2019
LEHMAN TWP. – Standing in the doorway of the Lake Silkworth Volunteer Fire Department, Don Kivler needed a moment to take in what was happening before his eyes. Roughly 70 family members, friends, coworkers and community members stood before him, celebrating his life and many achievements Saturday in honor of his 90th birthday. The surprise […]
Senator Lisa Baker announces December office hours in Tunkhannock
November 26, 2018
TUNKHANNOCK — Senator Lisa Baker announced that field representative Tom Yoniski will be available for consultation from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 4 in the Commissioners’ Office Conference Room inside the Wyoming County Courthouse, 1 Courthouse Square. Appointments are welcome but not necessary. Constituents are encouraged to visit with any questions or problems relating […]
Luzerne County capital projects in the works
November 4, 2018
Luzerne County is seeking a contractor to complete the next phase of courthouse restoration, with bids due Nov. 20, according to an online posting. Council had adopted a capital plan granting county Manager C. David Pedri’s request for $650,000 to restore, repair and conserve first-floor walls, ceilings, artwork and floors not addressed in the $2.13 […]
$10M assessment hike for PepsiCo warehouse
October 30, 2018
The assessment of a Wright Township distribution center has increased $10 million due to a reverse appeal arguing the old value was too low, although it won’t fully benefit taxing bodies until the property’s tax break expires, Luzerne County records show. State law allows school districts and municipalities to seek increased assessments so they won’t […]