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CNN sues Trump, demanding return of Acosta to White House

NEW YORK — CNN sued the Trump administration Tuesday, demanding that correspondent Jim Acosta’s credentials to cover the White House be returned because their revocation violates the constitutional right of freedom of the press. The […]

Consultant eyed for proposed Luzerne County 911 radio upgrade

November 13, 2018 0

Luzerne County’s administration has asked council to hire a consultant for $380,357 to oversee the first stage of a proposed $20 million 911 emergency radio system upgrade, although the funding to pay for this outside […]

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Red Cross issues immediate call for blood and platelet donations

November 13, 2018 0

WILKES-BARRE — The American Red Cross said Tuesday that Northeastern Pennsylvania is facing a severe blood shortage and it has issued an immediate call for blood and platelet donations. The organization also said that blood […]

Butler Township hires new manager to replace Petrilla

November 13, 2018 0

DRUMS — Supervisors on a 2-1 vote Tuesday hired Jennifer Pecora as the new township manager. Pecora takes over for former Luzerne County Commissioner Maryanne Petrilla, who resigned in September after her second stint in […]

Paper hats and foil buckles: Fairview third-graders enjoy feast for a cause

November 13, 2018 0

FAIRVIEW TWP. — James Zaroda conceded his mom made the shiny buckles on his “pilgrim” shoes — a rare site in a room full of paper-hat-and-collar pilgrim outfits. He also readily admitted he preferred noshing […]

Carvana offers Northeastern Pennsylvania ‘new way to buy a car’

November 13, 2018 0

WILKES-BARRE —Ernie Garcia, founder and CEO of Carvana, said he is confident Northeastern Pennsylvania will embrace “the new way to buy a car.” Carvana, a leading e-commerce platform for buying used cars, recently launched in […]

CNN sues Trump, demanding return of Acosta to White House

November 13, 2018 0

Loan secured to construct 1.078 million-square-foot distribution center at former Techneglas site

November 13, 2018 0

JENKINS TWP. — Developers of the former Techneglas site have secured a $54.35 million loan to build a speculative 1.078 million-square-foot bulk distribution facility, representatives have announced. Previously known as OI-NEG and Owens-Illinois, Techneglas was […]