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WH: Trump to veto disapproval of emergency

February 17, 2019 0

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — President Donald Trump is prepared to issue the first veto of his term if Congress votes to disapprove his declaration of a national emergency along the U.S.-Mexico border, a top […]

Two Luzerne County Walmart stores receive assessment reductions

February 17, 2019 0

The Walmart stores in Pittston and Hazle townships have both obtained assessment reductions, a new Luzerne County refund report shows. In Pittston Township, the Walmart along Route 315 includes two parcels that had been assessed […]

Luzerne County Councilman Urban unclear on re-election plans

February 17, 2019 0

Luzerne County Councilman Stephen A. Urban said he won’t make a final decision on whether he is seeking another term until around the time nomination petitions must be filed to appear on the May 21 […]

Luzerne County Councilman Urban unclear on re-election plans

February 17, 2019 0

Designer purse bingo draws crowd, raises funds for McGlynn Center

February 17, 2019 0

WILKES-BARRE – Attendees formed a long line inside the Genetti Hotel and Conference Center as they eagerly waited to check into a sold-out event that benefited a local after school program. The McGlynn Learning Center […]

Luzerne County Restaurant Inspections

February 17, 2019 0

The following are recent Luzerne County restaurant inspection reports from the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture. According to the agency: “Any inspection is a ‘snapshot’ of the day and time of the inspection. An inspection conducted […]

Look Back: 1951 car blast kills union official

February 17, 2019 0

Union boss Charles Mecadon was on his way to his son’s home to babysit the night of Oct. 27, 1951, when a bomb planted in his vehicle exploded on East Main Street in Wilkes-Barre. Mecadon […]