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25,616 articlesLVHN opens second COVID-19 test location in Hazleton area
HAZLE TWP Lehigh Valley Health Network has opened a second COVID-19 Assess and Test location inside the Network s Coordinated Health facility in Hazle Township.

Chief: Several dogs perish in Plains house fire
PLAINS TWP. A massive fire broke out Monday morning in Plains Township, destroying a double-block home and severely damaging another home and presumably killing several dogs.

Pediatric Associates of Kingston launches food pantry
In response to growing food insecurity spawning from the COVID-19 pandemic, Pediatric Associates of Kingston has launched PAK Provisions, a food pantry located right inside their office.

H.S. Sports: Wyoming Valley Conference schools suspend athletic competitions until Jan. 4
A majority of Wyoming Valley Conference schools decided Monday to push winter sports competitions back to Jan. 4 at the earliest due to COVID-19 concerns.

Building Blocks Learning Center to open pop-up shops
WILKES-BARRE In the interest of spreading warmth and encouraging kindness this holiday season, Building Blocks Learning Center will be opening up a holiday pop-up shop on Public Square later this we

The Beer Gang Episode 9: Troeg’s Mad Elf
The Times Leader Beer Gang is back with its weekly episode.

Hanover Township man sentenced for drug trafficking
SCRANTON A Hanover Township man was sentenced earlier this month to more than 16 years in federal prison on a drug trafficking offense.

Christmas tree set up in downtown Olyphant
The Borough of Olyphant welcomed its official Christmas tree on Friday, when the 26-foot spruce tree arrived at the town square by the Queen City Train Station.