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November 7, 2009

It was a difficult journey for this arena of dreams

Building an arena in Northeastern Pennsylvania was neither easy nor fast, but the vision and persistence of key supporters eventually won out over critics and financial obstacles.

November 7, 2009

Little Arena That Could

WILKES-BARRE TWP. – Call it “The Little Arena That Could.” What began as the brainchild of a few people more than a quarter century ago was transformed into reality in 1998.

November 7, 2009

GM has future goals for arena

WILKES-BARE TWP. – Wachovia Arena has come a long way in its first decade, but there’s more can be done to make it a better venue for guests, according to the general manager.

November 6, 2009

‘Castle’ auditorium to be named after late art teacher

HAZLETON – When Allan Werst was a teen living in Texas in 1956, his aunt, an art teacher at the former Hazleton High School, invited him to come live with her in Hazleton.

November 5, 2009

Hazleton residents trash garbage-fee rates

HAZLETON – City Council didn’t discuss Mayor Lou Barletta’s 2010 budget proposal at Thursday night’s meeting, but it did address comments from citizens who complained about a proposed garbage fee increase noted in the plan.

November 4, 2009

Hazleton cuts costs, but deficit possible analysis

HAZLETON – City Administrator Mary Ellen Lieb prepared a 2010 city budget with expenditures totaling $125,000 less than last year. But will the layoffs and tax and fee increases figured in be enough to prevent another year-end deficit that has been growing since 2007?

November 3, 2009

It’s a fifth term for Stankovic

In a surprisingly close race, Dottie “Stanky” Stankovic was able to retain her seat as Luzerne County Register of Wills fending off a challenge from Republican Gina Nevenglosky.

November 2, 2009

Layoffs, tax hikes part of Hazleton plans

HAZLETON – A homeowner in the city with a $30,000-per-year job and a home valued at $100,000 could expect to pay another $235 in taxes and fees next year, according to a budget proposal Mayor Lou Barletta released to council on Monday.

November 2, 2009

2010 Barletta budget proposal includes layoffs, tax and fee hikes

HAZLETON – A homeowner in the city with a $30,000-per-year job and a home valued at $100,000 could expect to pay another $235 in taxes and fees next year, according to a budget proposal Mayor Lou Barletta released to council today.

November 1, 2009

E-cycling rewards environment, charity

HANOVER TWP. – An E-cycling event on Sunday not only gave folks the opportunity to dispose of old, unwanted computers, monitors, TVs and other electronic clutter, but it also helped preserve the environment and benefited a local charitable organization.