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Nonprofit wants to tackle WB’s feral cat population

March 26, 2019 0

WILKES-BARRE — At a work session Tuesday, council members heard from local volunteers with a nonprofit who asked for help with controlling the city’s feral cat population. “I truly believe we can solve this problem […]

Ferry pulls out of race for WB mayor after issues with petition

March 26, 2019 0

WILKES-BARRE — Brian Ferry, who was planning to run for the Democratic nomination for city mayor, will not be appearing on May 21 primary ballots, says the director of the county Board of Elections. The […]

LCTA could be looking for new executive director

March 26, 2019 0

KINGSTON — The Luzerne County Transportation Authority could be looking for a new executive director soon. At the LCTA’s board of directors meeting Tuesday night, member Sean Robbins made a motion to hold executive sessions […]

Police Blotter

March 26, 2019 0

WB police seek man for smashing car’s windshield WILKES-BARRE — City police are searching for a man who jumped on the hood of a vehicle and smashed a windshield on Custer Street on Monday. Police […]

Coroner: Luzerne Borough teen dies after Friday crash

March 26, 2019 0

JACKSON TWP. — A teen from Luzerne Borough died from injuries he suffered in a motor vehicle crash last week, according to the Lehigh County Coroner’s Office. Elijah Price, 17, was pronounced dead at 10:12 […]

Highmark Health execs: Another big year in profits, expansion

March 26, 2019 0

Highmark Health took in $570 million more than it spent in 2018, officials said during a teleconference Tuesday, showing “strong performances” across all of its companies. Total revenue improved by more than $500 million, rising […]

Casey pushes for child care assistance

March 26, 2019 0

WILKES-BARRE — U.S. Sen. Bob Casey on Monday said he has been all over Pennsylvania talking about child care and the need to help middle class families who struggle month-to-month to make ends meet. During […]