2020
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Election director: Ballot mailing leads to higher costs
By the first Monday in February each year, Luzerne County s election bureau must send mail ballot applications to all voters who had checked a box to be placed on a permanent mailing list when they in
Mazur gets another year as WVW School Board president
KINGSTON Joe Mazur got another year as Wyoming Valley West School Board President, though it was not unanimous. Mazur was nominated along with Dave Usavage, but Mazur got the nod with a 6-3 vote.
Wyoming Valley Art League seeking board nominations
WILKES-BARRE The Wyoming Valley Art League Board of Director s Nominations Committee Tuesday said it is seeking for nominations of persons who would like to serve on its 15-member board.
Virtual wellness fair set for Luzerne County seniors
WILKES-BARRE Seniors from 17 active adult centers in Luzerne County can join a virtual wellness fair on Thursday arranged by Wilkes University students. From 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. students from the Nesb
Ohio State still 4th in CFP rankings after cancellation; Notre Dame stays No. 2
Ohio State held on to the fourth spot in the College Football Playoff rankings on Tuesday night after having its previous game canceled, landing behind No. 1 Alabama, No. 2 Notre Dame and No. 3 Clemso
After White House test, Pa. senator calls COVID-19 case mild
HARRISBURG A Republican state lawmaker from Pennsylvania revealed Monday that he has COVID-19, confirming the positive test five days after he went to the White House to meet with President Donald T
Driver taken to hospital after car crashes into Nanticoke home
NANTICOKE One person has been transported to an area hospital after crashing a car into a Garfield Street residence on Tuesday evening.
Blue Chip Farm takes in hoarded dogs, seeks aid for vet bills
DALLAS After nearly 40 dogs were rescued from a Lackawanna County home, a Luzerne County shelter agreed to step in to help.
City Council input offered for compromise on Wilkes-Barre budget
WILKES-BARRE As Mayor George Brown and his administration review suggestions for a new budget, city council members who opposed the previous proposal wait for a reply.
Ex-Penn State president Spanier has Sandusky-related conviction restored
HARRISBURG A federal appeals court on Tuesday reinstated former Penn State President Graham Spanier s conviction for child endangerment over his handling of a report that former assistant football c
Retired podiatrist enjoys ‘humble profession’
One after another the customers arrived at Paul s Shoe Repair.
High School Sports Notebook: Lackawanna League swimming plans progressing
Athletic directors and head coaches of the 10 Lackawanna League schools that sponsor the sport were planning to meet virtually Tuesday night to continue discussions for the upcoming season.