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Beyond the Byline: ‘Weed warrior’ goats help maintain dignity of the deceased

October 20, 2018 0

PLYMOUTH — Our headline read: “Goats to the rescue.” Growing up in Plymouth was not unlike growing up anywhere back in the 1960s. Those were the best of times and in our house, patriotism was […]

LCCC campus hosts huge crafts fair

October 20, 2018 0

NANTICOKE — Standing outside the Luzerne County Community College bookstore, Bonnie Lauer explained how one of the biggest artisan events in the area started off as a simple act of kindness. The college’s alumni association […]

Casey, Barletta spar in first debate

October 20, 2018 0

PHILADELPHIA — The first debate between Democratic U.S. Sen. Bob Casey and his Republican challenger, U.S. Rep. Lou Barletta, touched on health care, abortion rights and the economy under President Donald Trump before it ended […]

Crestwood spends $34K for Chromebook laptops

October 20, 2018 0

WRIGHT TWP. — The Crestwood school board this week used its account with the Pennsylvania Local Government Investment Trust to cover $50,000 in expenses, the largest of which was $34,255 to IntegraONE for HP Chromebook […]

Smile ‘mission’ proves a success with fun-filled day

October 20, 2018 0

WILKES-BARRE — Whether you’re young or old, there’s always something to smile about. “My mother and I couldn’t be any more thrilled about the turnout,” said Chris Bohinski, the driving force for Saturday’s second annual […]

Near-misses between trains, cars in WB raise crossing safety questions

October 20, 2018 0

A railroad crossing sign and the blasting horn of an approaching train weren’t enough to stop a motorist who narrowly escaped getting hit on East Market Street in downtown Wilkes-Barre one recent morning. Video of […]

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Capitol Roundup: 2019 ACA health insurance will feature rate decreases, more choices

October 20, 2018 0

WILKES-BARRE — Pennsylvania Insurance Commissioner Jessica Altman this week announced the approval of 2019 individual and small group health insurance rates under the Affordable Care Act (ACA), highlighting rate decreases as well as increased choices […]