2020
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86 new cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Luzerne County; 7,962 statewide
WILKES-BARRE The Pennsylvania Department of Health on Tuesday reported 86 new cases of COVID-19 in Luzerne County and the death count has reached 409.
Luzerne County Manager C. David Pedri chats virtually with citizens during annual forum
After releasing a lengthy report of 2020 highlights Monday night, Luzerne County Manager C. David Pedri virtually opened the floor to residents with questions or feedback.
Cartwright releases details of coronavirus relief/government funding bill
WILKES-BARRE Fresh off receiving the COVID-19 vaccine, U.S. Rep. Matt Cartwright Monday issued information on the contents of the coronavirus relief and government funding bill.
Baker to serve on election integrity and reform committee
WILKES-BARRE Sen. Lisa Baker Monday said she is looking forward to working with her colleagues on the Special Committee on Election Integrity and Reform to ensure all elections are fair and secure.
Nanticoke man charged after methamphetamine allegedly found during traffic stop
HAZLE TWP. A man from Nanticoke was arrested after state police allegedly found crystal methamphetamine inside his vehicle during a traffic stop early Monday morning.
Inmate’s sentence challenged
WILKES-BARRE Has Douglas Bitzer spent three years in a state prison beyond what was agreed upon when he pleaded guilty to engaging in a five-hour standoff with police after assaulting a woman in Mar
Sex offender registration challenged by Larksville man
A Larksville man will continue to serve a five- to 10-year state prison sentence on hundreds of counts of child pornography but his requirement to register his address under the state s Megan s Law wi
Vaccinations grow in Pennsylvania; 2nd vaccine arriving soon
HARRISBURG More than 17,000 doses of a COVID-19 vaccine have been administered to health care workers at Pennsylvania hospitals, the state health secretary said Monday, as hospitals remain stressed