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Pa. school threat system fields thousands of tips in first month

February 18, 2019 0

HARRISBURG — A threat reporting system now required for all Pennsylvania schools fielded more than 4,900 tips in its first month, about a third of them considered serious enough to pass along to local police […]

Trump the pundit handicaps 2020 Democratic contenders

February 18, 2019 0

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Kamala Harris had the best campaign roll-out. Amy Klobuchar’s snowy debut showed grit. Elizabeth Warren’s opening campaign video was a bit odd. Take it from an unlikely armchair pundit sizing […]

Bowman-Hosley announces run in 12th Congressional District

February 18, 2019 0

MILL HALL — Republican Jessica Bowman-Hosley, described as a longtime conservative leader, has announced her candidacy in the 12th Congressional District. Hosley is seeking the seat held by Rep. Tom Marino, R-Lycoming Township, who is […]

State Rep. Boback pushing for government funding for stormwater mandate

February 18, 2019 0

Another legislator is weighing in on a controversial new stormwater fee. State Rep. Karen Boback, R-Harveys Lake, has issued a release entitled “Unfair, Unfunded Mandates” saying she is cosponsoring legislation with several colleagues urging Congress […]

Road in Exeter expected to remain closed for a ‘few weeks’

February 18, 2019 0

EXETER — A state road closed due to a water main break will likely remain closed for a few weeks longer than what some may have hoped, according to a PennDOT press release. Part of […]

One Luzerne County municipality gets out of stormwater mandate, and another seeking reprieve

February 18, 2019 0

Warrior Run borough has obtained state approval to get out of a stormwater mandate, and Lehman Township also is seeking a similar exemption known as a waiver, officials in the two municipalities said. Both municipalities […]

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Wilkes University parking lots and McCarthy corporate HQ on Wilkes-Barre Zoning agenda

February 18, 2019 0

WILKES-BARRE — Wilkes University will go before the city’s Zoning Hearing Board on Wednesday for approval to add four parking lots on campus. The lots will create approximately 100 new spaces, university spokeswoman Gabrielle D’Amico […]