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Spring definitely brings some fun colors, prints, and textures. Here is what we will be seeing: Neon Yes, that is right bold and bright neons are back. I know I mentioned this earlier in the […]

Institute Insights: Allowing seniors to ‘age at home’ benefits us all

March 24, 2019 0

As the age of the population continues to rise, there is a silent epidemic happening behind closed doors. Many older Americans are struggling to remain in their homes safely and age with dignity and independence. […]

Luzerne County restaurant inspections: March 18 through March 23

March 24, 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 […]

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Luzerne County Controller Bednar highlights 2018 audits in annual report

March 24, 2019 0

The Luzerne County Controller’s Office completed 20 audits in 2018, including one that recouped money for the county correctional facility commissary fund, Controller Michelle Bednar said in her recent annual report before county council. Commissary […]

Barkley’s appearance at Mohegan Sun postponed

March 24, 2019 0

PLAINS TOWNSHIP – New York Giants star Saquon Barkley had little trouble busting through NFL defenses this past season on his way to the Rookie of the Year Award but couldn’t overcome trouble traveling from […]

Look Back: Three killed in Ashley school yard in 1951

March 24, 2019 0

More than 40 heavily armed police officers searched farmlands and woods south of St. Mary’s Cemetery in Hanover Township on March 14, 1951, searching for a Korean War sailor who killed his wife, her father […]