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State Fish and Boat Commission message: Be safe on the water
June 27, 2018
HARVEYS LAKE — The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission has patrols planned for Harveys Lake through the week of the Fourth of July and the entire summer season, according to John Cummings, a waterways conservation officer. The largest natural lake in the state by volume, Harveys Lake attracts water-lovers wanting to fish, boat, water ski […]
Former Lake-Lehman Band Director John Miliauskas Jr. remembered
June 27, 2018
LEHMAN TWP. — Lake-Lehman High School Band instructor, the late John J. Miliauskas Jr., was strict and disciplined, but also taught life lessons and inspired loyalty. Just ask any of his former students. Alumni converged on the rural district June 23 to pay tribute to the man who put the school district on the map […]
There’s a lot happening in the Back Mountain
June 27, 2018
Civil War Round Table to meet DALLAS — The Wyoming Valley Civil War Round Table will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday, July 12, in the lower level of the Daddow-Isaacs American Legion Post 672, located at 730 Memorial Highway. Pastor John Lee, an U.S. Air Force Veteran of Vietnam and retired United Methodist pastor, will […]
Judge orders Dallas teachers back to work, sets hearing
June 27, 2018
DALLAS TWP. — Tuesday’s Dallas School District teachers’ strike will be followed by a court hearing Wednesday, June 20, after a judge ordered them back to work. The district’s lawyer also hopes that hearing could lead to court oversight of what has been a bitter and protracted contract negotiation process, something the union requested in […]
Draft audit reveals Luzerne County’s $8 million deficit may be cleared
June 26, 2018
If a preliminary draft audit holds up, Luzerne County government has essentially cleared its $8 million deficit. County Budget/Finance Division Head Brian Swetz told council Tuesday the new draft audit estimated the county ended 2017 with a $7.9 million surplus. “It’s a great number — almost wipes out the deficit,” Swetz said during the work […]
Luzerne County officials must ID $24 million for two capital projects
June 26, 2018
Luzerne County government still has no concrete plan to pay for two looming capital projects — new paper-trail voting machines estimated to cost $4 million and a 911 radio communications system overhaul projected at $20 million. Although county officials say both projects are unavoidable, the administration omitted them from a proposed capital plan that council […]
Lake-Lehman School Board approves budget with tax increase
June 26, 2018
LEHMAN TWP. — A $32.4 million budget containing four percent tax increase was passed 8-1 by the Lake-Lehman School Board Monday. School board members Marilyn Glogowski, Kevin Carey, David Paulauskas, Alfred DeAngelis, John McDonald, Andrew Salko, Lorraine Farrel and Robert Wright supported the budget and tax increase. School Board member Karen Masters voted against the […]
Dallas School District remembers former teacher Harold Hoover with scholarship fundraiser
June 26, 2018
DALLAS TWP. — Over 400 people came out to participate in the Hoover Hike at the track near the Dallas Middle School June 22. The event gave the faculty, staff, students, and families an opportunity to remember Dallas Elementary School music teacher Harold Hoover, who died earlier in the year, as well as fund a […]
Dennis is looking for a fur-ever home
June 26, 2018
DALLAS — This Dennis is not a menace. A 2-year old orange and ivory tabby, Dennis enjoys fine cuisine and attests that tuna and ocean whitefish pate are unbeatable. He enjoys cat tower climbing, listening to rock music but his favorite activity is watching humans. To adopt Dennis, fill out an application at bcfanimalrefuge.org/adopt. Blue […]
Dallas Senior Center menu for week of July 1, 2018
June 26, 2018
DALLAS — The following is the Dallas Senior Center menu for the week of July 1, 2018: MONDAY: Oven fried chicken, roasted red potatoes, green beans, biscuit, margarine, pear, milk and coffee TUESDAY: Fourth of July Special — Oven-roasted chicken thighs, buttered corn on the cob, vegetable medley, chocolate chip cookie, milk and coffee WEDNESDAY: […]