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Making downtown Wilkes-Barre bicycle/pedestrian-friendly focus of new study
July 8, 2018
A new study will aim to make downtown Wilkes-Barre more friendly for pedestrians and bicyclists. It’s a timely mission because the nonprofit Earth Conservancy’s recent land donation will bring the 165-mile Delaware & Lehigh Heritage Trail from the Seven Tubs Natural Area in Plains Township to the base of what is commonly known as Giant’s […]
Luzerne County government hirings and departures released in monthly report
July 8, 2018
Eight new Luzerne County government workers were hired in June, while 18 left employment, according to county Manager C. David Pedri’s newly released personnel report. The roster of new hires: Melony Jones, voter registration inspector, $23,750; Philip Schlegel, deputy sheriff, $27,650; Leah Johnson and Jamie Lawrence, aging care managers, $32,910; Morgan Santayana, human resources coordinator, […]
Luzerne County administration seeks more cameras, lighting for security
July 7, 2018
Luzerne County’s administration has asked council to fund two new security projects — cameras to monitor and record people in and around several county buildings and additional lighting outside the courthouse and annex in Wilkes-Barre. The cameras would cost approximately $287,243, according to an agenda submission up for discussion at Tuesday’s work session. More lighting, […]
Musical police officers become online sensations
July 6, 2018
HARVEYS LAKE — This lakeside borough is known for many things — gorgeous mountain views, water fun and now lip-syncing Police Officer Corey Pavinski. On June 30, Pavinski took the Law Enforcement Lip Sync Challenge on social media and demonstrated his musical side with a four-minute and 20-second video which went viral on Facebook. “I […]
Massive nuisance property sells in Luzerne County back-tax auction
July 5, 2018
After a decade of tax delinquency, the massive former Great Northern Press property on Gilligan Street straddling Wilkes-Barre and Hanover Township has been sold at auction. Situated on two parcels totaling 7.2 acres, the building is 60,800 square feet and in a state of severe disrepair, according to neighbors and the city. Cara Mattessich, of […]
Wilkes-Barre’s financial distress not a surprise, analyst says
July 5, 2018
Months before Wilkes-Barre’s decision to seek Act 47 financially distressed status, representatives of the nonprofit Pennsylvania Economy League unveiled a study placing the city among the most distressed municipalities in Luzerne County. The dozen municipalities in this group had falling revenues, shrinking real estate tax bases and a decline in households, according to the organization’s […]
UPDATED: Back Mountain Farmers Market to open July 14 at new location
July 4, 2018
DALLAS — The Back Mountain Farmers Market is scheduled to be held at the Dallas High School, Harold Koehler, the event organizer, said on Thursday, July 5. Initially, the market was going to be relocated to 100 Lake Street in Dallas due to a culvert replacement project, which will close a section of Hildebrandt Road. […]
Hanover Township businessman voluntarily cleaning veteran gravestones
July 3, 2018
Each time Hanover Township resident Christian Choman cleans a gravestone as part of his pressure-washing business, he voluntarily spruces up one belonging to a veteran. Since Memorial Day, the 24-year-old has scrubbed and sprayed decades of dirt and moss off more than 100 veteran stones at area cemeteries on his own dime. Several limestone veteran […]
Dallas High School students named to Fourth Quarter Honor Roll
July 3, 2018
DALLAS TWP. — Jason H. Rushmer, Dallas High School principal, announces the Fourth Quarter Honor Roll. HONORS WITH DISTINCTION SENIORS Sara Abdo Audrey Aristeo MaKenna Bryant Cassidy Buda Jeffery Buscher Jr. Annalise Cheshire Caroline Conrad Christopher Dautrich Andrew Francis Rylee Gavlick Olivia Kimmerle Mikail Krochta Kane Kutz John Macey Autumn McCrum Matthew Metzloff Jordyn Miller […]
Talking car delivers message of safety to children at Back Mountain Memorial Library
July 3, 2018
DALLAS — Otto sat quietly while nearly 20 5-and 6-year-olds entered the Children’s Library of the Back Mountain Memorial Library June 29. Once everyone found a place to sit, Otto blinked and said hello, which caused the children to squeal and giggle with shock and excitement. A remote-controlled white car with blue and red racing […]