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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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Beyond the Byline: Come out for a ‘Hall’ of a good time
16+ hour, 4+ min ago (689+ words) By Bill OBoyle Beyond the Byline On Saturday, Oct. 3, the Luzerne County Arts & Entertainment Hall of Fame will induct its fourth class — another remarkable group that will join the members of the first three classes in what truly is…...
Legislative Roundup: 30 minutes of daily recess secured for every Pa. K-5 student in 2026-27 budget
16+ hour, 6+ min ago (1108+ words) The Pennsylvania State Capitol in Harrisburg. The 2026–27 budget invests $678 million in additional funding for Pennsylvania’s students — bringing total increases for public schools to more than $3 billion. Gov. Josh Shapiro and Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis this week highlighted historic investments in…...
In an age of instant answers, educators say there’s a case for letting kids struggle a little
2+ day, 15+ hour ago (778+ words) By CHEYANNE MUMPHREY Associated Press In an age of instant answers, let kids ponder a little When children forget their lunch, can’t solve a math problem or don’t know how to get somewhere, the instinct for parents can be to…...
King’s College remembers 9/11
2+ day, 18+ hour ago (812+ words) Local school lost 3 alumni, CSC lost a priest During a 25th anniversary Memorial Service at King’s College in downtown Wilkes-Barre, City Fire Chief Jay Delaney talks about encountering firefighters at the ruins of the World Trade Center shortly after the events…...
Loop talks of 9/11 lessons she doesn’t want to ever forget
3+ day, 15+ hour ago (791+ words) as she struggles to forget ‘that horrific day’ WILKES-BARRE — Twenty-five years ago, the world changed. It’s been a quarter century since the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks, and Americans remember a shared promise — to never forget, so those born after 9/11/2001 learn its significance…...
King’s College celebrates 80 years with Anniversary Mass
5+ day, 16+ hour ago (548+ words) Bishop presides over con-celebrated Mass in chapel Flanked by two acolytes holding lit candles, the Rev. Thomas P. Looney CSC, president of King’s College, reads the gospel Tuesday afternoon during the 80th Anniversary Mass. A long line of attendees, including students, faculty,…...
Libraries continue to evolve as vital community spaces
6+ day, 20+ hour ago (197+ words) By Rick Miller Executive Director, Osterhout Free Library When you visit the Back Mountain Memorial Library, Theopholis Bartholomule will be waiting to welcome you. As National Library Card Sign-Up Month arrives, Luzerne County’s libraries are highlighting a message that has…...
Beyond the Byline: Of Labor Day, school clothes, picnics, and Pencil Pete
1+ week, 15+ hour ago (965+ words) By Bill OBoyle Beyond the Byline And picnics and Pencil Pete Have we forgotten what Labor Day is all about? These days, many people view Labor Day as a day to take advantage of a retail sale or the…...
Legislative Roundup: Bloomsburg Area SD students start their day with healthy, free breakfast
1+ week, 16+ hour ago (772+ words) The Pennsylvania State Capitol in Harrisburg. Secretary of Education Dr. Carrie Rowe and Secretary of Agriculture Russell Redding this week helped Bloomsburg Area School District students start their day on the right foot with a healthy, free breakfast at Memorial…...
Wilkes-Barre driving academy celebrates 20 years
1+ week, 1+ day ago (456+ words) Customers Alexandra, left, and Madison, right, with their father James Geiger. Customers Yohanna and Omarri Lake-Smith smile after taking a Quad A class. Customer Beverly Benson smiles after taking a Quad A class. Quad A Driving Academy, a locally owned…...