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PEMA director says agency working to support counties across the state
WILKES-BARRE Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency Director Randy Padfield Thursday said his agency is working with the Department of Health to support county emergency management agencies by pro
Luzerne County COVID-19 cases at 384; 5th death is reported
HARRISBURG The number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Luzerne County is surging, with 384 cases and 5 recorded deaths, according to the latest report from the Pennsylvania Department of Health.
Does HIPAA outweigh others’ right to know when virus strikes?
Several employers in the area such as Lowe s Home Improvement, Tobyhanna Army Depot and Sheetz have publicly disclosed one of their employees tested positive for COVID-19.
Cusat: Hazleton over 200 cases
Hazleton Mayor Jeff Cusat said he s confident confirmed coronavirus cases now exceed 200 in his city alone and has become increasingly concerned those numbers are not reflected in daily state statisti
Tunkhannock Twp. chief hopes to brighten kids’ birthdays with police parades
TUNKHANNOCK TWP. You may have noticed a flood of Facebook posts around the country, with police officers having makeshift parades outside the homes of kids who are stuck inside for their birthday.
Wilkes-Barre Health Department nurses monitoring COVID-19 quarantines
WILKES-BARRE Phone calls have been a simple and powerful tool in the city s response to deal with the novel coronavirus.
Wilkes University postpones commencement
WILKES-BARRE Wilkes University has postponed its spring commencement ceremony, scheduled for May 16, Interim President Paul S. Adams announced Wednesday. Students will get their degrees, but will no
Wilkes-Barre Mayor Brown taking questions from residents for Friday online update about coronavirus
WILKES-BARRE Mayor George Brown will provide on update Friday for residents on what the city is doing in response to the coronavirus pandemic. His address will be at 3 p.m. on the city s Facebook pa
USPS: Freeland postal worker has COVID-19
FREELAND A United States Postal Service employee at the Freeland Post Office has tested positive for COVID-19, according to a statement issued from the USPS on Wednesday.
Anzalone Law Offices make food donations to first responders, encourages others to do the same
WYOMING The Anzalone Law Offices announced on Wednesday that it plans to donate two weeks worth of food to local first responders during the COVID-19 crisis, making donations to numerous local emerg
Assault charges filed against alleged store robber
WILKES-BARRE Hazleton police on Tuesday filed additional charges against a man they say robbed a food mart for cash to buy synthetic marijuana.
Fourth Luzerne County coronavirus victim man in 70s
Like the others, the fourth Luzerne County coronavirus death victim was a man in his 70s, county Manager C. David Pedri said Wednesday.
Coping with Corona: Refrain from painting the dog
PLAINS TWP. Remember those long ago days when you were in your house and you heard, Yo, can you come out and play?
Luzerne County Head Start shut down, but still helping
Amid all the activities school districts have tried to continue during the COVID-19-induced closure, little has been said about the pre-school services of Luzerne County Head Start.
Rep. Cartwright calls on Greyhound to limit NYC service
MOOSIC U.S. Rep. Matt Cartwright Wednesday called on Greyhound Lines, Inc. to limit its bus service between Northeastern Pennsylvania and greater New York City.
Pennsylvania State Police modify responses to some non-emergency calls
HARRISBURG The Pennsylvania State Police announced on Tuesday a temporary change to how troopers respond to some non-emergency calls, in an attempt to stop the spread of COVID-19.
Baker supports extension to license to carry firearm permits
WILKES=BARRE The Pennsylvania State Police Wednesday announced that Gov. Tom Wolf has granted an extension to license to carry firearms permits.
Luzerne County has 70 new cases of COVID-19; total at 282
HARRISBURG Luzerne County has now surpassed Monroe County in the number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 Luzerne County had 70 new cases, bringing its total to 282.
Does HIPAA outweigh others’ right to know when virus strikes?
Several employers in the area such as Lowe s Home Improvement, Tobyhanna Army Depot and Sheetz have publicly disclosed one of their employees tested positive for COVID-19.
Police: Man burglarizes home, startles woman in bathroom
NANTICOKE A woman inside her bathroom on Agostina Drive was startled when a man burglarized her house and opened the door, according to court records.