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Lewith & Freeman offers digital platform to limit physical showings
In response to the growing concerns around COVID-19, Lewith & Freeman Real Estate has introduced a digital platform to market homes for sale while limiting physical showings.
Look Back: ‘Alex the coal digger’ was U.S. Marine Corps veteran of WWII
HANOVER TWP. We knew him as Alex, the old guy who lived down the street who dug coal in the woods behind my childhood home on Boland Avenue.
Luzerne County cases at 6 as Pa. infections rise
COVID-19 infections continue to rise across Pennsylvania, with the state s second death reported on Saturday, while the number of Luzerne County cases increased, including some in the Hazleton Area.
‘This is unprecedented’: how local funeral directors are dealing with the COVID-19 outbreak
In a world where gatherings of more than 10 are suddenly dangerous, many funeral directors in our area are working to best serve mourning families and also keep them safe.
Forty Fort shop crafts quarantine kits contest for kids
FORTY FORT Sip N Silk normally specializes in throwing parties and ensuring customers have a good time.
PA COVID-19 update: 6 cases now in Luzerne County
HARRISBURG The Pennsylvania Department of Health Saturday confirmed that there are 103 additional positive cases of COVID-19 and one additional death in Allegheny County, bringing the statewide tota
‘God will get us through it’: Faith-filled worshippers miss getting together
It s killing me that I can t go to Mass, Karen Grula of Wilkes-Barre Township said.
Beyond the Byline: Be safe out there, folks
WILKES-BARRE As I walked into a grocery store the other day, I noticed a lot of people coming out with jumbo packs of today s hottest commodity toilet paper.
DHS restricts visitation at all state-run facilities during crisis
WILKES-BARRE The Department of Human Services this week implemented a series of proactive measures to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 and protect the health of residents and staff at Pennsylvania s
Temporary changes to medical marijuana program to assist cardholders in wake of coronavirus
HARRISBURG The Pennsylvania Department of Health announced Friday that in light of the COVID-19 outbreak in Pennsylvania, the department is taking steps to assist those who need this form of medicat
Wyoming Valley take-out/delivery restaurant list
The staff at Visit Luzerne County have compiled a list of Wyoming Valley restaurants offering takeout and/or delivery.
Missing Hanover Township man found safe
HANOVER TWP. A Hanover Township man well known as a delivery driver for UPS in downtown Wilkes-Barre and the Hanover Industrial Park has been found safe, police said Friday.
Salavantis responds to Wolf’s order which deems legal services non-essential
WILKES-BARRE After Gov. Tom Wolf s Thursday night order closing nonessential services due to the coronavirus pandemic, an order which included legal services, Luzerne County District Attorney Stefan
Plymouth Hometown Market rewarding employees’ hard work during crisis
PLYMOUTH One local business is showing its appreciation for the effort of its employees by giving them pay raises for the next four weeks.
Pa. making changes to life-essential business list
Amid criticism about who was included, Pennsylvania officials are eyeing revisions to the state s life-sustaining business list.
Teacher appeals corruption charge to state appellate court
WILKES-BARRE An attorney defending a Luzerne Intermediate Unit teacher charged with corrupting a student at a West Side school is challenging hearsay testimony prosecutors have relied upon to keep t
Parking tickets off menu in downtown Wilkes-Barre
WILKES-BARRE Mayor George Brown on Friday aimed to help out downtown businesses struggling with the governor s no sit-down service order and declared a no-ticket policy for patrons parking to pick u
Sen. Baker: Businesses affected by COVID-19 can apply for disaster loans
LEHMAN TWP. Sen. Lisa Baker is working to reduce the impact of Gov. Wolf s order on Thursday for all non-life-sustaining businesses to close.
Warrant issued for ex-boyfriend in knife slashing
WILKES-BARRE An arrest warrant has been issued for the ex-boyfriend of a woman alleging he lured her to a meeting where she was ambushed and had her face slashed earlier this week.
Pennsylvania’s unemployment rate unchanged in February
WILKES-BARRE Pennsylvania s unemployment rate remained unchanged at 4.7 percent in February.