Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Conference Oct. 16 at Genetti’s Best Western

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Luzerne County Republican Party endorses Stefanie Salavantis for district attorney

HANOVER TWP. &#8212; Township police arrested two people after a domestic dispute that involved a man being struck by a vehicle outside Family Dollar on Carey Avenue on Wednesday.Police allege Jovan Lopez, 31, of Plains Township, arrived at the store during a domestic disturbance involving Rondell Cliett, 27, of Newport Township, and Lopez&#8217;s relative, Anesia Donaldson.Cliett allegedly grabbed and removed eyeglasses from Donaldson&#8217;s face, police said.Police said Donaldson was not injured. She has an active protection from abuse order against Cliett, police said.Lopez reversed her vehicle and allegedly struck Cliett, who sustained a minor injury, police said.Cliett refused medical treatment.Cliett was charged with contempt of court on allegations he violated the protection from abuse order. He was released on $5,000 unsecured bail.Lopez was charged with simple assault and disorderly conduct. She was released on $5,000 unsecured bail.

Newport Township man struck by car during domestic dispute