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Rep. Pashinski touts international reach of Pa. businesses at summit

September 21, 2018 0

PLAINS TWP. — State Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski said Friday that Northeast Pennsylvania has racked up over $31 million in sales to international markets, which has led to the creation or retention of more than […]

Contract with Luzerne County manager Pedri still being negotiated

September 21, 2018 0

A new employment contract for Luzerne County Manager C. David Pedri is not on council’s Tuesday meeting agenda, but it may be added that night if a proposed agreement is recommended, officials said. Council Vice […]

Hazleton man gets four to eight years in fatal DUI crash

September 21, 2018 0

WILKES-BARRE — It was an emotional day in a Luzerne County courtroom as a Hazleton man pleaded guilty in a DUI crash that killed a 94-year-old woman. Christopher Ecker, 31, appeared in court Friday before […]

Former county engineer Brozena honored for levee work

September 21, 2018 0

PLAINS TWP. — Former Luzerne County engineer Jim Brozena was honored Friday, receiving the 2018 Outstanding Community Partner Award from the Disaster Recovery Coalition of Luzerne County. Brozena, who now serves as a consultant on […]

Former employee sues Black Creek Twp., claims whistleblower violation

September 21, 2018 0

WILKES-BARRE — A former employee of Black Creek Township is suing the municipality and two of its supervisors, claiming he was let go from his job for whistleblowing. John Ross filed the suit in Luzerne […]

LCTA free night service begins Monday

September 21, 2018 0

KINGSTON — The Luzerne County Transportation Authority reminds passengers that its new free night service will begin Monday. As an introduction/celebration of this new service, LCTA will be offering free bus rides on all routes […]

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Wilkes-Barre Health Department to offer free flu vaccine clinics

September 21, 2018 0

WILKES-BARRE — The City of Wilkes-Barre Health Department has announced the schedule for free flu vaccine clinics. All flu vaccine clinics are for city residents only. They must bring proof of residency. Quadrivalent influenza vaccine […]