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Michael Henry donates $250 to Teddy Daniels' campaign committee in June

By Luzerne Times | Aug 22, 2021

Michael Henry donated $250 to Teddy Daniels during June.

No new teachers in Mountain Top sign pledge in week ending Aug. 21 to teach Critical Race Theory

By Luzerne Times | Aug 22, 2021

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

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Luzerne Times area weekly mass times

By Luzerne Times | Aug 21, 2021

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

Mary Kondash donates $200 to Teddy Daniels' campaign committee in June

By Luzerne Times | Aug 21, 2021

Mary Kondash donated $200 to Teddy Daniels during June.

Kate Pierson donates $500 to Teddy Daniels' campaign committee in June

By Luzerne Times | Aug 20, 2021

Kate Pierson donated $500 to Teddy Daniels during June.

Float and Feast on August 26

By Press release submission | Aug 19, 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.

Paddle and Pizza Wednesdays on August 25

By Press release submission | Aug 19, 2021

Offered each Wednesday and every Wednesday May 8th thru September 25th.

Board of Education Meeting on August 30

By Press release submission | Aug 19, 2021

OFFICIAL NOTICE is hereby given that the WILKES-BARRE AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF EDUCATION WILL hold a Committee Meeting on MONDAY, AUGUST 30, 2021 at 5:00 PM and the Regular Board Meeting will be held on MONDAY, AUGUST 30, 2021 at 6:00 PM.

Let’s Talk about Your Vison For YOUR Everyday Life! A SAPNA event on August 25

By Press release submission | Aug 19, 2021

Let’s Talk about Your Vison For YOUR Everyday Life! A SAPNA event on August 25.

Mayor George C. Brown Announces White Goods Collection

By Press release submission | Aug 19, 2021

Mayor George C. Brown announced the upcoming 2021 White Goods curbside pick-up program for Wilkes-Barre City residents.

Kistler Students Enjoy Walkitecture Tour

By Press release submission | Aug 19, 2021

Students from Dr. David W. Kistler Elementary School took steps through history when they recently embarked on the Wilkes-Barre City Health Department’s Walkitecture tour.

Dedication Ceremony for the Ron & Rhea Simms Center on Main Celebrated on Aug. 11

By Press release submission | Aug 19, 2021

The Simms family gathers after the dedication of the Ron & Rhea Simms Center on Main. From left: David Kluger, Rhea Simms, Ron Simms, Margaret Simms, Emma Kluger, Virginia Rose, Ricky Rose and Rick Rose.

Jenkins Township Residential Paper Shredding Event on August 25

By Press release submission | Aug 19, 2021

Acceptable items: 3-box limit per vehicle, Invoices, Personal Information, Tax Returns, Confidential Papers. Unacceptable Items: 3-Ring Binders, Magazines, Cardboard, Newspapers, Plastic Sheet Protectors, Batteries, Binder Clips, Cell Phones, Shredded Paper, Metals, Trash.