2020
25,616 articles
Our View: CoWork space highlights region’s ability to pivot
It may still be subtle to see, and even harder to focus on with a pandemic consuming much of our energy, but for years forward thinkers in our county have pushed to make the area more tech savvy and i
Luzerne County hotel tax down $800,000
This year s Luzerne County s hotel tax collections are down by nearly $800,000 compared to 2019 due to coronavirus pandemic declines in conferences and travel, the latest county tally shows.
Kingston announces closure of municipal building
KINGSTON The Kingston Municipal Building and the borough s fire headquarters will be closed for the remainder of the year, effective immediately, according to a release from the borough.
Wilkes-Barre launches new safety protocols as COVID-19 cases rise
WILKES-BARRE Public access will be restricted at some city buildings and new safety protocols take effect today at City Hall with the rise in the number of positive cases of COVID-19 in the city.
Coronavirus aid deadline nears for Luzerne County farmers
PLYMOUTH The deadline for Luzerne County farmers and ranchers to apply for the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program 2 (CFAP 2) is Dec. 11, according to a release from Luzerne County Farm Service Agen
Northwest Area re-elects Bonczewski as president
UNION TWP. The Northwest Area School Board re-elected Leigh Bonczewski as president and Clement Benson as vice-president during the annual re-organization meeting Wednesday and approved a handful of
Your view: It’s propaganda season for the hunting industry
Once again, as is the case every year post Thanksgiving, the hunting industry has cranked up its propaganda machine about an activity it deems a sport.
Unbeaten but far from perfect: Sloppy Steelers 11-0 after edging shorthanded Ravens
PITTSBURGH Mike Tomlin isn t one for excuses. Even as COVID-19 wreaked havoc with his team s schedule, pushing their matchup with Baltimore from Thanksgiving night to middle of the afternoon in the
New WB Area video, photos show high school nearly sealed for winter
PLAINS TWP. With new tours not an option due to the surge in COVID-19 cases, Wilkes-Barre Area School District Superintendent Brian Costello posted new video and released photos of the progress made