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Caring for veteran’s grave helps heal Pittston man
July 23, 2018
Fifty years after his death in Vietnam, a young Pittston veteran is playing a role in Edgar Hartman’s cancer recovery. Hartman, 60, also of Pittston, started ambling through the Pittston Cemetery, where Cpl. William R. Kause is buried, to help rebuild his strength after his prostate was removed. Hartman said his 19-year-old son, Patrick, accompanied […]
Berwick event honors Stuart tanks, veterans
July 22, 2018
BERWICK – Jim Davis finally got to see a piece of history. The Warrington, Mo., resident was born and raised in Berwick, and his father worked at the former American Car and Foundry where thousands of Stuart tanks were built. Now, he finally got the chance to see one up close. “I never had seen […]
Without evidence, Trump claims documents confirm misconduct
July 22, 2018
BRIDGEWATER, N.J. — President Donald Trump asserted without evidence Sunday that newly released documents relating to the wiretapping of his onetime campaign adviser Carter Page “confirm with little doubt” that intelligence agencies misled the court that approved the warrant. But lawmakers from both political parties said that the documents don’t show wrongdoing and that they […]
Demand for second ice rink at Toyota SportsPlex discussed
July 22, 2018
The ice hockey competition portion of this week’s Keystone State Games Festival of Sports won’t be held in hosting Luzerne County because it does not have two rinks under one roof — a shortcoming that may be worth addressing, some say. Luzerne County Convention and Visitors Bureau Executive Director Janet Hall urged officials to consider […]
Keystone State Games Festival of Sports major economic boost, official says
July 22, 2018
Millions of dollars will be pumped into the local economy from this week’s annual Keystone State Games Festival of Sports, said Luzerne County Convention and Visitors Bureau Executive Director Janet Hall. Modeled after Olympic games, the festival is the state’s largest annual multi-sport competition for amateur athletes, its website says. The annual economic impact was […]
Hank is looking for a pur-fect forever home
July 18, 2018
Here’s Hank! Hank is a 5-year-old sandy colored tabby who loves everything chicken. He loves people, especially those whogive him chicken, and cats, especially those who smell like chicken. He loves his puffy bed and his spot by the window, but he really would love a home of his own. If you love chicken, Hank […]
Luzerne County pension subsidy hike averted with longer repayment schedule
July 18, 2018
Instead of wrestling with another increase in next year’s budget, Luzerne County government will close a $91.8 million employee pension fund shortfall over 18 years instead of 15. County Manager C. David Pedri urged his county Retirement Board colleagues to unanimously approve the change Wednesday, saying he doesn’t want to continue asking taxpayers to shoulder […]
Dallas roundabout update: Main Street to reopen Aug. 8; Machell Ave to close next
July 18, 2018
DALLAS — Besecker Realty’s storefront on Main Street in Dallas is sporting a new look. Sheets of plywood cover windows that previously looked out over the five-legged intersection of Route 415, Machell Avenue, Main, Church and Lake streets and, until recently, gave away to views of the ongoing roundabout construction. Black spray-painted letters spelling the […]
Harveys Lake hires assistant secretary, announces 50th anniversary time capsule
July 17, 2018
HARVEYS LAKE — Borough council hired a former Back Mountain official as a part-time secretary Tuesday but not before some debate over her pay rate. The proposed motion that called for Elizabeth Martin to fill a newly created part-time position not to exceed 30 hours a week for $20 an hour generated concern among residents […]
Thomas’ Foodtown makes donation to Blue Chip Farm Animal Refuge
July 17, 2018
FRANKLIN TWP. — A three-week fundraising campaign by Thomas’ Foodtown resulted in a $2,500 donation to Blue Chip Farm Animal Refuge on July 13. In June, Thomas’ Foodtown gave customers an opportunity to make a donation to support Blue Chip Farm Animal Refuge, said Pamela Evans, co-owner of the locally owned grocery chain. “Customers could […]