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Ex-cop Collins could face lawsuit after accusers file notice

WILKES-BARRE — A Wilkes-Barre law firm has filed a notice against the city and the former community policing officer Robert Collins on behalf of four women Collins allegedly sexually abused while on duty. Charges were […]

Kaufer pushing legislation to expand use of solar energy in Pa.

February 21, 2019 0

HARRISBURG — State Rep. Aaron Kaufer is one of several state legislators that introduced legislation this week to allow for community solar projects in Pennsylvania. Kaufer said the legislation came about when lawmakers recognized that […]

Nursing Network of NEPA program set for April 16

February 21, 2019 0

PLAINS TWP. — The Holiday Inn here will host the 27th annual Collaborative Nursing Network of Northeast Pennsylvania program April 16. Private practice nurse attorney Edith Brous will give the keynote address on the theme […]

Former co-owner of Kingston spa to plead guilty to federal tax evasion

February 21, 2019 0

WILKES-BARRE — A Mountain Top woman who has already admitted to stealing at least $100,000 from a Kingston spa will now plead guilty to federal tax evasion charges, court records show. Judith Cefaly, 54, failed […]

Court Briefs

February 21, 2019 0

Chase suspect waives hearing WILKES-BARRE — A Williamsport man who allegedly tossed drugs from his car during a pursuit on the North Cross Valley Expressway earlier this month waived his right to a preliminary hearing […]

Ex-cop Collins could face lawsuit after accusers file notice

February 21, 2019 0

Police: Armed robberies in Wilkes-Barre city, township linked

February 21, 2019 0

WILKES-BARRE TWP. — Township and city police are investigating a reported armed robbery outside the door of United Check Cashing in Wilkes Plaza on Wilkes-Barre Township Boulevard and on New Grant Street in the city. […]

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6.4 percent tax increase in Crestwood preliminary budget

February 21, 2019 0

WRIGHT TWP. — Crestwood School District’s preliminary budget includes a 6.4 percent tax increase, more than double the 2.8 percent limit set by the state this year. The district plans to apply for an exemption […]

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