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Gov. Shapiro speaks in support of Harris at Wilkes rally
Bill O’BoyleWILKES-BARRE — Every rally needs cheerleaders, and Friday’s rally for Vice President Kamala Harris had several — and to no one’s surprise, the captain of the Harris-Walz team was Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro.
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Proposed Luzerne County ‘election worker protection ordinance’ advances
Jennifer Learn-AndesA proposed Luzerne County “election worker protection ordinance” received the four of 11 council votes required to keep it under consideration Tuesday, and Councilwoman Joanna Bryn Smith, the ordinance author, said she already has submitted a revised version to address some concerns.
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Luzerne County’s Housing Authority Board tables decision on mail ballot drop box agreement
Jennifer Learn-AndesLuzerne County’s Housing Authority Board voted Tuesday to table a decision on a mail ballot drop box agreement for its Wright Manor senior living building.
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Election protection ordinance before Luzerne County Council
Jennifer Learn-AndesLuzerne County Councilwoman Joanna Bryn Smith has proposed an ordinance focused on election worker protection that is prompting criticism from some.
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Times Leader reporter pens book on notorious Hugo Selenski case
Bill O’BoyleWILKES-BARRE — In February 2015, after nearly 12 years of trying, investigators and prosecutors finally convicted Hugo Selenski of the strangling deaths of pharmacist Michael Kerkowski and Tammy Fassett.
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New unit to replace Pa. National Guard 109th Field Artillery
Hazleton TimesFORT INDIANTOWN GAP — The 28th Infantry Division’s artillery force structure will see several major changes in 2025 as part of an Army-mandated reorganization.
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Luzerne County officials mark completion of road project
Jennifer Learn-AndesLuzerne County officials held a ribbon-cutting Friday morning to mark completion of the $1.6 million West County Road project in Sugarloaf Township.
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Tickets available for Luzerne County Arts & Entertainment Hall of Fame event
Hazleton TimesWILKES-BARRE — The Luzerne County Arts & Entertainment Hall of Fame announced tickets are available for the organization’s second annual induction ceremony, which will take place on Friday, Nov. 8, at the F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre.
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Neighborhood Assistance Program funding doubled
Bill O’BoyleWILKES-BARRE — Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Rick Siger on Thursday said the Shapiro Administration is committed to investing to strengthen Pennsylvania’s communities.
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Luzerne County lacks video footage of Wright Manor drop box from April primary
Jennifer Learn-AndesLuzerne County has no video surveillance recording of the Wright Manor drop box from the April 23 primary election, largely due to a miscommunication about the duration footage could be preserved, officials said.