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News from August 2021

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1 more Wilkes-Barre teacher sign Critical Race Theory pledge in week ending Aug. 28

By Luzerne Times | Aug 31, 2021

Critical Race Theory will be taught by one more teacher in Wilkes-Barre, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

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1 new teacher in Shavertown pledges to teach controversial Critical Race Theory in week ending Aug. 28

By Luzerne Times | Aug 30, 2021

Critical Race Theory will be taught by one more teacher in Shavertown, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

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Number of teachers pledging to teach Critical Race Theory in Mountain Top stagnates at one in week ending Aug. 28

By Luzerne Times | Aug 29, 2021

There were no new teachers in Mountain Top who signed the pledge in week ending Aug. 28, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

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Luzerne Times area weekly mass times

By Luzerne Times | Aug 28, 2021

The following parishes in the Luzerne Times coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Work Study Job Fair on September 2

By Press release submission | Aug 27, 2021

Wilkes University students, find your new work study position!

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Paddle and Pizza Wednesdays on September 1

By Press release submission | Aug 27, 2021

Paddle and Pizza Wednesdays on September 1.

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Act 80/Professional Development on September 7

By Press release submission | Aug 27, 2021

Act 80/Professional Development on September 7.

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Staff Preparation Day on September 8

By Press release submission | Aug 27, 2021

Staff Preparation Day on September 8.

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Mayor George C. Brown Announces Electronics Recycling Event for City Resident

By Press release submission | Aug 27, 2021

The City of Wilkes-Barre has partnered with Responsible Recycling Solutions (RSS) to host a drive-through, Electronics Recycling Event for City Residents in October.

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Farmers Market on September 2

By Press release submission | Aug 27, 2021

Farmers Market on September 2.

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Funday Sunday August 29th, Raffle Winners to be Chosen

By Press release submission | Aug 27, 2021

Dupont Neighborhood Crime Watch events to raise funds to purchase cameras for the park.

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Wilkes University Awarded $1.1 Million Collaborative National Science Foundation Grant For Climate Change Research

By Press release submission | Aug 27, 2021

A Wilkes research team in the Arctic in 2016.

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Wyoming Borough Residential Paper Shredding Event on September 9

By Press release submission | Aug 27, 2021

Acceptable items: 3 Box Limit Per Resident, Confidential and Sensitive Materials, Bank Statements, Invoices, Bills. Unacceptable items: Magazines, Newspapers, 3 Ring Binders, Plastics or Cardboard, Metal, Batteries, Hard Cover Books, Shredded Paper.

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Float and Feast on September 2

By Press release submission | Aug 27, 2021

If you have your own kayak, jump in the river at Tunkhannock or Whites Ferry, no later than 4 from Tunkhannock or 6 from Whites Ferry, and exit at West Falls where we will pick you up upon your call, we will pick up your craft while you are dining in our restaurant.

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William Wilson donates $100 to Teddy Daniels' campaign committee in June

By Luzerne Times | Aug 26, 2021

William Wilson donated $100 to Teddy Daniels during June.

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Victoria I. Ford donates $250 to Teddy Daniels' campaign committee in June

By Luzerne Times | Aug 25, 2021

Victoria I. Ford donated $250 to Teddy Daniels during June.

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Richard Marx donates $300 to Teddy Daniels' campaign committee in June

By Luzerne Times | Aug 24, 2021

Richard Marx donated $300 to Teddy Daniels during June.

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No new teachers in Wilkes-Barre sign pledge in week ending Aug. 21 to teach Critical Race Theory

By Luzerne Times | Aug 24, 2021

There were no new teachers in Wilkes-Barre who signed the pledge in week ending Aug. 21, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

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Norbert Dengler donates $250 to Teddy Daniels' campaign committee in June

By Luzerne Times | Aug 23, 2021

Norbert Dengler donated $250 to Teddy Daniels during June.

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Number of teachers pledging to teach Critical Race Theory in Shavertown stagnates at three in week ending Aug. 21

By Luzerne Times | Aug 23, 2021

There were no new teachers in Shavertown who signed the pledge in week ending Aug. 21, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.