2021
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As COVID-19 surge seems to crest, Wilkes-Barre ZIP code reports most cases
Single day increases of COVID-19 in Luzerne County surged for the last 16 days, with new cases at or above 30 from Aug. 2 through Thursday, but appeared to level off at the end of the week, reporting
Nuclear power plant to sound sirens in test
A test of the emergency notification system for the nuclear power plant in Salem Township will be held at 11 a.m. on Aug. 19, the plant s operator Susquehanna Nuclear said.
Wilkes-Barre woman indicted for alleged role in pandemic fraud scheme
SCRANTON A federal grand jury indicted a Takiyah Gordon Austin of Wilkes-Barre for allegedly participating in a scheme to defraud the government of more than $228,000 in COVID-19 emergency relief fu
Our View: In praise of a hot hobby
And now, as the iconic British comedy Monty Python s Flying Circus used to say, for something completely different. Well, not completely, but certainly off the beaten path for most of us.
NOAA: July was hottest month on record
Earth sizzled in July and became the hottest month in 142 years of recordkeeping, U.S. weather officials announced.
Luzerne County ranks 11th in full COVID-19 vaccinations statewide
Luzerne County currently ranks 11th among Pennsylvania counties for its percentage of eligible residents fully vaccinated against COVID-19, according to the latest state update posted Friday.
University of Scranton offers workshop for government officials
SCRANTON The University of Scranton has arranged an Aug. 31 workshop for government officials on diversity, equity and inclusion.