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Trump nixes $92M military parade, blames DC for high cost

August 17, 2018 0

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Friday he had canceled plans for a Veterans Day military parade, citing the “ridiculously high” price tag — a day after U.S. officials said the November event could […]

Candy’s Place will not close, founder says

August 17, 2018 0

FORTY FORT — Candy’s Place, The Cancer Wellness Center, will not close as previously announced. Penny Cunningham, founder of Candy’s Place and sister of the center’s namesake, the late Candace Vincent Mamary, released a statement: […]

Badge of Honor: Corey Pavinski

August 17, 2018 0

HARVEYS LAKE — Borough Police Officer Corey Pavinski was in the fifth year of his law enforcement career when an opportunity to become a school resource officer was offered. The position would transition him from […]

Badge of Honor: Corey Pavinski

August 17, 2018 0

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Pennsylvania’s unemployment rate down to 4.2 percent in July

August 17, 2018 0

WILKES-BARRE — Pennsylvania saw a record high for jobs for the 16th consecutive month, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry’s July employment situation report. Pennsylvania’s unemployment rate declined one-tenth of a percentage […]

Pittston Tomato Festival kicks off four-day run

August 16, 2018 0

PITTSTON — Despite some precipitation earlier in the day, Lori Nocito was able to breathe a sigh of relief as the sun shined down Thursday. “Rain or shine, it’s tomato time in Pittston,” the Tomato […]

Luzerne County’s September back-tax sale roster at 2,545 properties

August 16, 2018 0

A mix of 2,545 residential and commercial properties are eligible for Luzerne County’s main annual first-stage delinquent real estate tax auction on Sept. 27, according to the county’s tax-claim office. Properties become eligible for auction […]