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When you think about careers in health care, you might name doctors and nurses, lab workers and respiratory therapists — but don’t forget security officers and a dog like Jäger. A position restructuring is underway in Luzerne County’s election bureau to increase accountability and sustainability, the administration sai
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Mark Gongloff: Trump’s $5,000 payout promise is soaked in flop sweat
10+ hour, 59+ min ago (134+ words) By Mark Gongloff Bloomberg Opinion President Donald Trump gestures as he departs the Republican convention on Thursday in Dallas. During the 2016 election, 8 million years ago, there was a big debate about whether we should take the many outrageous things President…...
Reading & Northern recommended to buy Luzerne County rail line for $10M
1+ day, 13+ hour ago (612+ words) The Luzerne County-owned rail line that intersects Market Street in Wilkes-Barre. After evaluating three proposals, a citizen committee is recommending the sale of Luzerne County’s rail line to Reading and Northern Railroad, according to documents. The committee was formed to…...
Luzerne County councilman proposes resolution against mass surveillance
3+ day, 13+ hour ago (672+ words) Luzerne County Councilman Chris Belles is asking his colleagues to collectively take a stance against mass surveillance of people and vehicles while also supporting “targeted law enforcement use” of such technology, according to a proposed resolution he released. Belles said…...
Wilkes-Barre mayor, council members meet with Lincoln Plaza residents
4+ day, 16+ hour ago (128+ words) Wilkes-Barre City officials visited residents of Lincoln Plaza on Thursday, Sept. 3, to answer questions and hear concerns. From left: Donna Kozak, Lincoln Plaza property manager; Judy Kosloski, Wilkes-Barre Housing Authority director; Mike Wasko, Wilkes-Barre Housing Authority ROSS coordinator; Jessica McClay…...
WB man charged again for taking upskirt pictures
5+ day, 10+ min ago (252+ words) PLAINS TWP. — A Wilkes-Barre man charged with taking upskirt pictures of a female juvenile inside a business is facing additional charges alleging he secretly took an upskirt picture of a woman inside a Geisinger rehabilitation facility. Plains Township police in…...
Son charged with stealing from elderly mother’s accounts
5+ day, 42+ min ago (295+ words) KINGSTON — A Wilkes-Barre man is facing charges he swindled nearly $90,000 from his mother to support a gambling addiction while she was in a nursing home, according to court records. Kingston police detectives in court records allege Orlando S. Blackwell, 41, of…...
Hanover Twp. man charged with threatening ex-girlfriend with firearm
5+ day, 21+ hour ago (253+ words) WILKES-BARRE — A Hanover Township man remained jailed Tuesday after being arrested Friday on allegations he threatened an ex-girlfriend with a firearm in Wilkes-Barre. Wilkes-Barre City police apprehended Jabri Mikah Henderson, 22, of Fellows Avenue, during a traffic stop in the area…...
3 charged following Evergreen Raceway altercation
6+ day, 17+ hour ago (189+ words) BUTLER TWP. — Butler Township police charged three people following an investigation into an alleged assault involving race participants at Evergreen Raceway in Drums. Police were dispatched to the raceway at about 11:30 p.m. on July 25 after receiving a report that several…...
Parking restrictions for street cleaning in Wilkes-Barre Sep. 8 – 11
1+ week, 2+ day ago (351+ words) Wilkes-Barre City Hall, 40 E. Market St. Street cleaning will take place in Wilkes-Barre City Tuesday, Sept. 8, through Friday, Sept. 11. “No Parking” signs, with the street sweeping day indicated, will be posted during street cleaning in each neighborhood. Vehicles will be ticketed…...
50th annual Polish Harvest Festival set for Sept. 13
1+ week, 3+ day ago (120+ words) Holy Mother of Sorrows Polish National Catholic Church will celebrate its 50th annual Polish Harvest Festival or “Dozynki” on Sunday, Sept. 13. Shown from left are Lois McHugh, Dozynki coordinator; the Very Rev. Zbigniew Dawid, pastor; Dave Petrosky, chairman; Rose Kazinetz, Dozynki…...