Draft financial report shows Wilkes-Barre ended year with $3.3 million deficit

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Woodworth Awards presented to Misericordia staff members

WILKES-BARRE &#8212; Mayor Tony George said the city will be prepared to deal with the approaching winter storm.After meeting with senior staff Friday George said the city&#8217;s Department of Public Works will be prepared to fully staff the storm, including having someone available to answer phone calls &#8220;from the beginning and until all city streets have been cleared of snow.&#8221;The DPW&#8217;s Storm Response Team will be on duty starting at 4:30 a.m. Saturday and remain on the job until all city streets are open and safe. He anticipated the work to be completed by Sunday morning.The city has an abundant supply of road salt and all available equipment will be ready, he said. The mayor also encouraged residents to take caution and stay tuned to media outlets for information regarding the storm&#8217;s path and impact.Residents with complaints or concerns about road conditions should call 570-208-4240 to speak with a dispatcher. Complaints and concerns can also be sent online using the Service Request form found on the city&#8217;s web site at www.wilkes-barre.city/service-requests.

Wilkes-Barre Mayor George says city prepared for approaching storm