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Friday, November 20, 2009

Wilkes University President Joseph “Tim” Gilmour’s compensation has risen faster and higher than any other local president of the area’s five private institutions, soaring by 78 percent since his first year in 2001-02.

Big step for Hillside

KINGSTON TWP. – Within a week, officials of the Lands at Hillside Farms announced on Thursday, the historic farm will be purchased and under sole ownership of the nonprofit organization, unlocking a slew of dreams – while simultaneously setting up a series of challenging obstacles.

Back Mt. getting cash

DALLAS TWP. – Representatives of the Back Mountain Community Partnership learned Thursday afternoon during their monthly meeting at Misericordia University that three member municipalities were approved for a $239,000 grant.

Thursday, November 19, 2009

Continuance requested for incident at Tunkhannock

PLAINS TWP. – The District 2 athletic committee is hoping to hold a hearing the week of Dec. 7 concerning the allegations that members of the Dallas High School football team urinated on the tennis courts at Tunkhannock on Sept. 18.

Supervisors unveil no-tax-hike budget

DALLAS TWP. – Municipal taxes in the township will not increase in 2010, according to the preliminary $2.4 million budget presented Tuesday night.

‘No major changes’ in budget

HARVEYS LAKE – After crunching numbers, borough officials revealed a $1 million 2010 proposed budget Tuesday night for its first reading.

Wednesday, November 18, 2009

Local agencies get sewer grants

HARRISBURG – Gov. Edward G. Rendell has announced the awarding of $2.2 million in sewage facilities enforcement grants to 281 local agencies to reimburse costs associated with permitting on-lot sewage systems during 2008.

Lake Twp. holds taxes

LAKE TWP – The township’s proposed 2010 budget is prepared and contains no tax increase, continuing a 35-year tradition.

Tuesday, November 17, 2009

For 2 Saab dealers, it’s end of the road

DALLAS TWP. – For 52 years new Saabs have been sold in Kunkle. But by year’s end that will no longer be the case.

Some food for thought

DALLAS TWP. – In the grand scheme of things, it was a small gesture; as students at Misericordia University, they would all be able to stop at the school cafeteria later.

Lehman outlines drilling safeguards

LEHMAN TWP. -- Tony Rutchauskas, president of the Hayfield Farm Home Owners Association, asked the supervisors Monday what steps are being taken to ensure the township’s protection from the negative effects of oil and gas drilling.

L-L to add school wellness center

LEHMAN TWP. – A wellness center will soon be constructed at Lake-Lehman Junior/Senior High School.

Monday, November 16, 2009

Two area Saab dealers lose dealership rights

KUNKLE – For 52 years new Saabs have been sold in this Dallas Township village. But by year’s end that will no longer be the case. Kunkle Motors has been informed that it will be one of 81 Saab dealers in the United States that will have its dealership rights terminated once the company is sold to Swedish carmaker Koenigsegg.

Death of convicted-killer inmate probed

The death Saturday of a prisoner, who was serving a life sentence at the state Correctional Institution at Dallas for the high-profile murder of a Pittsburgh high school student, remains under investigation.

Sunday, November 15, 2009

Tax rate will remain same in 2010

Township expenditures will be down next year and the tax rate will remain the same, according to the township’s 2010 budget.

Who will pay the legal bill for urination incident?

Dallas School Board member Maureen Matiska alleged on Monday, Nov. 9 that an internal district investigation revealed that head football Coach Ted Jackson told several players to urinate on a tennis court at Tunkhannock Area during a football game on Sept. 18.

Saturday, November 14, 2009

Harveys Lake couple happy with new value

Harveys Lake property owners Linda and Boyd Barber became poster children in Luzerne County’s reassessment with their homemade yard sign reading, “For sale. Cheap. $875,600.”