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Toyota recalls Priuses

Toyota says it is recalling about 437,000 Prius and other hybrid vehicles worldwide to fix brake problems — the latest in a string of embarrassing safety lapses at the world’s largest automaker.

February 9

DETROIT — Consumers say they have heard more negative news about Toyota in recent days than they heard about General Motors and Chrysler during their bankruptcies last spring, according to BrandIndex, a consumer survey that tracks perceptions of hundreds of companies.

6:51 AM

Another shot at Hershey

Hazleton Area seniors get one last chance at reaching the PIAA Team Championships tonight.

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Active aging

Senior centers are hopping with activities that help older citizens stay physically and mentally healthy. Unfortunately, many people do not know what the centers have to offer.

February 9

Time to amplify town-gown pact

DON’T EXPECT downtown Wilkes-Barre to turn quiet as a lullaby after dark, especially on Friday and Saturday nights.

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10:07 AM

Weather Alert: Winter storm warning, six to 10 inches of snow in forecast

A winter storm warning has been issued for Luzerne and surrounding counties for six to 10 inches of snow beginning Tuesday night into Wednesday night, according to the National Weather Service in Binghamton, N.Y.

Firm paid by county outsourced

Luzerne County paid Continental Consultants Group $807,770 to process payroll for retirees and flood workers, but Continental hired another company to do most, if not all, of the work, county Solicitor Vito DeLuca said Monday.

3:40 AM

Snow coming, and driving could be tricky

Folks in Luzerne County can expect at least 3 to 5 inches of snow to accumulate on Wednesday, with high winds and drifts that will impede driving and impact schedules, according to a local meteorologist.

4:10 AM

Property value case in court

Property owners packed a Luzerne County courtroom Monday to show support for Vic Kopko, who plans to challenge the legality of the countywide reassessment as part of his assessment mediation.

6:38 AM

Blum Brothers buildings in W-B to be razed

WILKES-BARRE – Two buildings that once housed the former Blum Brothers dress shop in the city’s downtown will be demolished.

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‘Modern’ a freshman hit

LOS ANGELES — A young man arrived at Ty Burrell’s hotel room to stock the minibar and immediately recognized the co-star of the ABC comedy “Modern Family.”

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