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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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Luzerne County property transfers from Aug. 14 through Aug. 21
18+ hour, 26+ min ago (1674+ words) The following are real estate transactions from Aug. 14 through Aug. 21: • 73 Sth Welles St. LLC to Oso Blanco LLC, $545,000, Wilkes-Barre. • Aden Properties LLC to 133 Maffett LLC, $640,000, Plains Township. • Thomas Patts and Donna Patts to 16 Maffett LLC, $345,000, Plains Township. • James J. Dougherty…...
Health insurance rates poised to rise again as Pa. regulators claim limited power to control increases
1+ day, 19+ hour ago (1108+ words) Jaxon White of Spotlight PA Members of the Affordable Healthcare for PA coalition rally for lower healthcare costs near Geisinger corporate headquarters in Danville. Courtesy of Affordable Healthcare for PA HARRISBURG — As health insurance companies propose some of the largest…...
PennDOT unveils plans for Huntsville Creek bridge replacement project
6+ day, 17+ hour ago (355+ words) PennDOT shows sketches for Huntsville Creek bridge replacement project Anthony Grkman, of SPK Engineering, presents plans for PennDOT’s Huntsville Creek bridge replacement project, expected to start construction in September 2028. Plans are displayed at the Dallas Township municipal building on Sept....
Capitol Roundup: Chobani’s $1.2B investment in Lehigh Valley plant a vote of confidence in Pa.
1+ week, 1+ day ago (878+ words) The Pennsylvania State Capitol in Harrisburg. U.S. Sen. Dave McCormick, R-Pittsburgh, this week welcomed Chobani’s $1.2 billion investment in a 1.5 million-square-foot manufacturing facility in Upper Macungie Township. The plant will bring 900 full-time jobs to the Lehigh Valley over the next five years and…...
Pennsylvania American Water to conduct door-to-door canvassing in Wilkes-Barre, Dickson City
1+ week, 5+ day ago (282+ words) WILKES-BARRE — Pennsylvania American Water announced door-to-door canvassing in Wilkes-Barre and Dickson City to assist nearly 12,000 customers in identifying the material of their home’s water service line. A water service line is a pipe that connects a home or business to…...
Wilkes-Barre POWER! partners with Best Cigar Pub for networking event
1+ week, 6+ day ago (146+ words) The guest speaker at the Wilkes-Barre Power meeting was Taryn Talacka, board member and social media manager for AAF NEPA. Wilkes-Barre POWER! partnered with Best Cigar Pub for its August networking event at Best Cigar Pub, 3 Hillside Drive, Drums. The…...
Legislative Roundup: 2026 Little League World Series generated an estimated $40M for Pa.’s economy
2+ week, 2+ day ago (769+ words) The Pennsylvania State Capitol in Harrisburg. The two weeks of Little League World Series games, played from Aug. 19-30, are expected to attract 70,000 visitors from across the globe to North-central Pennsylvania. WILKES-BARRE — More than 70,000 players, coaches, and fans traveled to Williamsport…...
PennDOT announces I-81 utility work, 2 bridge plans proposals
2+ week, 6+ day ago (456+ words) WILKES-BARRE — Motorists traveling Interstate 81 near Hazleton should expect lane restrictions Tuesday and Wednesday as PennDOT conducts utility work. Luzerne County communities will also have the opportunity to review plans for two proposed bridge replacement projects in the Dallas and Harveys…...
Data center developers are pushing Pa. government officials to sign secrecy agreements. At least some are saying yes.
3+ week, 20+ hour ago (1687+ words) Kate Huangpu of Spotlight PA HARRISBURG — When Talen Energy reached out to Anthony Township Supervisor Craig High about rezoning, he was surprised. In his role, he’s occasionally contacted by companies planning to build within the township. But Montour County, where…...
GreaterWyoming Valley Chamber announces ATHENA Award winner
3+ week, 4+ day ago (218+ words) At the ATHENA Award luncheon, seated, from left: Elizabeth Graham, Sarah Borland, Stacey Kile, and Lindsay Griffin-Boylan. Standing, from left: Zubeen Saeed, Ruth Corcoran, Kathi Bankes, Barbara Maculloch, Ruth Borland, Mary Erwine, Lissa Bryan-Smith, Katie McCarthy Lambert, and Sen. Lisa…...