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November 20, 2009

Mother of juvenile ‘disappointed’

In the midst of a celebration Friday night, Laurene Transue’s spirits sunk a bit.

November 19, 2009

Airport site could host new tenant

PITTSTON TWP. – The former Damon’s restaurant on land owned by the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport soon could be home to a new tenant.

November 19, 2009

Judicial fill-in set for Toole

WILKES-BARRE – A replacement will be named for Luzerne County Judge Michael Toole, who took an unexpected vacation as the trial deadline approaches for a death penalty case he has been handling.

November 18, 2009

Scarantino starts prison term

When Ross Scarantino reported to a federal prison on Nov. 10, he became the first person in the ongoing public corruption probe in Luzerne County to begin serving time behind bars.

November 18, 2009

Richards’ firing could impact bankruptcy filing

WILKES-BARRE – The firing Wednesday of Doug Richards from his $71,000-a-year Luzerne County job could affect a bankruptcy filing by him and his wife.

November 17, 2009

Insurers challenge juvie claims

SCRANTON – Two London-based insurance companies challenged a claim that its policies covered PA Child Care, owner and operator of a juvenile detention center sued in federal court over the placement of juveniles as part of $2.6 million alleged kickback scheme involving former Luzerne County judges Mark A. Ciavarella and Michael T. Conahan.

November 17, 2009

Monitoring OK if Lokuta can regain job

Former Luzerne County Judge Ann Lokuta welcomed monitoring of her conduct and even accepted punching a time clock in order to get back on the bench, her attorney said Tuesday after a hearing before the state disciplinary court that removed her nearly a year ago.

November 16, 2009

Wanted: Local merchants for enclosed malls

WILKES-BARRE TWP. – Enclosed malls have long been the preferred locations for national chain retailers, but a new type of tenant is being sought to fill vacancies next to brand-name merchants.

November 15, 2009

A dream home now nightmare

WRIGHT TWP. – In one way, Nick LaRosa got what he asked for when he wanted his house to stand alone from the others in the development formerly known as The Sanctuary.

November 14, 2009

Take as needed

The doctor – make that the physician assistant – is in, and in this case it’s at a warehouse where more than 500 people work.