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2021

2021

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Nation/World

FTC orders company to quit surveillance app business

· September 1, 2021
Nation/World

Trails where California family died closed to the public

· September 1, 2021
Nation/World

New-look US opens World Cup qualifying, 4 years after flop

· September 1, 2021
State

Pennsylvania's carbon plan clears last regulatory hurdle

· September 1, 2021
‘The most confident quarterback in the country:’ PSU’s Clifford eyes big year under Yurcich
PSU

‘The most confident quarterback in the country:’ PSU’s Clifford eyes big year under Yurcich

· September 1, 2021

Sean Clifford was in need of a spark. In need of something after last season s problems.

Nation/World

Jaguars have college feel amid Meyer's methods, missteps

· September 1, 2021
Nation/World

The Latest: French Open champ Krejcikova into 3rd Rd of US

· September 1, 2021
Nation/World

Azarenka: Time for players to talk about mandatory vaccines

· September 1, 2021
Solomon Creek swells, causing voluntary evacuations, road closures
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Solomon Creek swells, causing voluntary evacuations, road closures

· September 1, 2021

HANOVER TWP. Heavy rain at rates of more than one inch per hour caused Solomon Creek to rise from one-foot Tuesday afternoon to near 8-feet 24 hours later, causing concerns in Ashley, Hanover Townsh

Nation/World

Ida's remnants close roads, prompt concerns of dam failure

· September 1, 2021
Nation/World

Mets acting GM Zack Scott arrested on DUI charge

· September 1, 2021
Luzerne County issues disaster emergency declaration
News

Luzerne County issues disaster emergency declaration

· September 1, 2021

Due to multiple road closings caused by flooding Wednesday, Luzerne County Acting Manager Romilda Crocamo executed a declaration of disaster emergency.

Sans Souci, other roads hit by closures as rain continues
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Sans Souci, other roads hit by closures as rain continues

· September 1, 2021

All around Luzerne County, rising creeks and accumulated rain in low-lying areas is resulting in road closures. Here are some of the closures we are aware of as of 3:30 p.m.:

Nation/World

Wisconsin election probe includes $325,000 for data analysis

· September 1, 2021
Nation/World

The Latest: US may have to coordinate with Taliban on IS

· September 1, 2021
State

Heavy rain prompts evacuation below Johnstown area dam

· September 1, 2021
Mayor announces some mandatory evacuations
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Mayor announces some mandatory evacuations

· September 1, 2021

WILKES-BARRE A rapidly rising Solomon Creek moved Mayor George Brown to declare mandatory evacuations Wednesday evening, sending firefighters and police door-to-door in South Wilkes-Barre asking res

Nation/World

Afghans face hunger crisis, adding to Taliban's challenges

· September 1, 2021
Nation/World

The Latest: Muguruza, Jabeur quickly reach US Open 3rd round

· September 1, 2021
Luzerne County allowing weather-related leave for non-essential workers
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Luzerne County allowing weather-related leave for non-essential workers

· September 1, 2021

Starting at noon today, non-essential Luzerne County employees are permitted to use their personal or vacation time and leave work due to weather-related concerns, county Acting Manager Romilda Crocam