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Primary Day in Luzerne County: What you need to know

May 20, 2019 0

Weather shouldn’t be a deterrent in Luzerne County’s primary election today. The National Weather Service is predicting sun and high temperatures in the 60s — 68 degrees in Wilkes-Barre. Polls will be open from 7 […]

Lake-Lehman furloughs 5 teachers, 8 aides, raises taxes above state limit

May 20, 2019 0

LEHMAN TWP. — In an emotional vote, the Lake-Lehman School Board approved the furlough of two elementary teachers, three high school teachers and eight para-professionals, or teachers aides. Even with the furloughs, the board passed […]

No vote on feral cat ordinance by Wilkes-Barre City Council

May 20, 2019 0

WILKES-BARRE — Even though city council on Tuesday withdrew from the agenda an ordinance aimed at managing feral cat colonies, residents for and against nevertheless spoke up. At the combined work session and public meeting […]

WVW: Tax-hike budget OK’d, 3rd Ave. move considered

May 20, 2019 0

KINGSTON — At a 9 a.m. meeting the day before the primary election, the Wyoming Valley West School Board approved a proposed budget with the maximum property tax increase allowed by state law, then voted […]

Wednesday grand opening set for recovery support center

May 20, 2019 0

WILKES-BARRE — Luzerne County’s first drug recovery support center will officially open its doors Wednesday after years of planning. A grand opening for the New Roots Recovery Support Center at 121 Water St. is scheduled […]

Berwick couple faces multiple charges in alleged identity theft case

May 20, 2019 0

WILKES-BARRE TWP. — “Bogus.” That is how Ernest Earl Stonebraker Jr. described identity theft charges against himself and wife Theresa to reporters as the pair were led away from their arraignment on Monday. Investigators say […]

Salem Township couple charged with identity theft

May 20, 2019 0

SALEM TWP. — Township police charged a husband and wife Monday with using someone’s name to open a credit card and racking up more than $2,300 in debt last month. Ernest Earl Stonebraker Jr., 31, […]