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Plymouth Township to leave distressed status after 12 years

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Duryea flood protection project making progress, expected to be completed in June

<p>WILKES-BARRE TWP. &#8212; A new four-story Hilton Suites hotel is proposed for the growing hospitality, restaurant and retail hub around the Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza.</p><p>Sigma Hospitality Wilkes-Barre LP of Bensalem plans to build the 107-room hotel on Schechter Drive adjacent to the Highland Park Senior Living Center. The company has filed for a height variance because the planned hotel exceeds the three-story limit in the township. The location is zoned B-2 for community business.</p><p>A public hearing is scheduled for 6 p.m. on May 10 at the township building at 150 Watson St.</p><p>Also located nearby are a Motel 6, Hampton Inn &amp; Suites and a Courtyard Marriott.</p><style>
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New hotel proposed for Wilkes-Barre Twp., height variance sought