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New report tallies cancer surgeries for area hospitals

May 23, 2019 0

Citing studies that offer “strong evidence” linking surgical volume with patient outcomes for cancer operations, the Pennsylvania Health Care Cost Containment Council has released statistics for 11 cancer surgeries statewide. The data, from July 2017 […]

Wards rewarded Brown with overwelming victory in WB Mayoral primary

May 22, 2019 0

WILKES-BARRE — Voters rewarded George Brown for visiting their neighborhoods with a ward-by-ward thumping of incumbent Mayor Tony George in the Democratic primary. Brown prevailed in all 20 wards Tuesday and, by a more than […]

What was Luzerne County’s primary turnout? It’s complicated.

May 22, 2019 0

What was voter turnout in Tuesday’s Luzerne County primary election? The simple answer on the county’s website: 19.32 percent, with 40,171 of 207,915 registered voters casting ballots. But this number is somewhat misleading because that […]

Hanover Area recoups $243,621 in bus over-payments

May 22, 2019 0

HANOVER TWP. — Hanover Area School District recouped $243,621 in a dispute about over-payment to a transportation contractor, Board Member Vic Kopko said Wednesday. The money came from district insurance carrier CM Regent, and the […]

Wilkes president given honorary bulldog degree, cake in SHINE farewell

May 22, 2019 0

WILKES-BARRE — The priorities were pretty clear early on. Asked why they were gathered, one student at Heights Murray Elementary blurted out: “So we can have cupcakes!” Well, cake was involved (sheet, not cups), but […]

Police: Man cuts face to incriminate girlfriend

May 22, 2019 0

NEWPORT TWP. — Township police arrested a man they say used a razor blade to cut his own face in an attempt to allege his girlfriend caused the injuries. Patrick M. Kulina, 31, did suffer […]

Recovery support center opens in Wilkes-Barre

May 22, 2019 0

Luzerne County’s first drug recovery support center officially opened its doors Wednesday after years of planning. New Roots Recovery Support Center at 121 Water St. is designed to help those who have stopped using drugs […]