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News from December 2023

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Luzerne County in week ending Dec. 30 2023?

By Luzerne Times | Dec 31, 2023

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Luzerne County was found at one gas station in the week ending Dec. 30 2023, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Which former Luzerne Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Jan. 1?

By Luzerne Times | Dec 30, 2023

This former Luzerne Times area high school standout will be in action in the week starting Mon Jan. 1.

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Luzerne Times area weekly mass times

By Luzerne Times | Dec 30, 2023

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

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Women outnumbered men in Luzerne County in 2021

By Luzerne Times | Dec 29, 2023

Of the 324,825 people living in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania in 2021, 50.2% (163,109) were women and 49.8% (161,716) were men, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by Luzerne Times.

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Cheapest regular gas in cities across Luzerne County in week ending Dec. 23 2023

By Luzerne Times | Dec 27, 2023

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Luzerne County was found at one gas station in the week ending Dec. 23 2023, according to GasBuddy.com.

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2 gas stations in cities throughout Luzerne County had the cheapest premium gas in week ending Dec. 23 2023

By Luzerne Times | Dec 26, 2023

The lowest price of premium gas in cities throughout Luzerne County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Dec. 23 2023, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Luzerne County in week ending Dec. 23 2023?

By Luzerne Times | Dec 25, 2023

The lowest price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Luzerne County was found at one gas station in the week ending Dec. 23 2023, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Luzerne County in week ending Dec. 23 2023?

By Luzerne Times | Dec 24, 2023

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Luzerne County was found at one gas station in the week ending Dec. 23 2023, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Which former Luzerne Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Dec. 25?

By Luzerne Times | Dec 23, 2023

This former Luzerne Times area high school standout will be in action in the week starting Mon Dec. 25.

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Luzerne Times area weekly mass times

By Luzerne Times | Dec 23, 2023

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

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Sens. Baker and Haywood’s Guardianship Legislation Signed into Law

By Luzerne Times | Dec 21, 2023

Legislation sponsored by Sens. Lisa Baker (R-20) and Art Haywood (D-4) to safeguard the dignity of adults in need of guardianship has been signed into law by Gov. Shapiro. Senate Bill 506, now Act 61 of 2023, aims to protect vulnerable adults from abuse, neglect, and exploitation within the guardianship system.The new law addresses the increasing frequency of guardianship appointments and strengthens requirements, procedures, and accountability to reduce the potential for fraud. It also provides options other than full guardianship when circumstances warrant a lesser...

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Cheapest regular gas in cities across Luzerne County in week ending Dec. 16 2023

By Luzerne Times | Dec 20, 2023

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Luzerne County was found at one gas station in the week ending Dec. 16 2023, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Baker, Pickett Announce $1.7 Million for Wyoming Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrade

By Luzerne Times | Dec 20, 2023

A state grant totaling $1,784,107 has been awarded to the Lake Winola Municipal Authority in Wyoming County for the upgrade of its wastewater treatment plant in Overfield Township. The grant was approved through the Commonwealth Financing Agency (CFA) COVID-19 ARPA H2O PA Water Supply, Sanitary Sewer, and Storm Water Projects Program (H2O PA). Sen. Lisa Baker and Rep. Tracy Pickett, who announced the grant, highlighted the importance of modern wastewater treatment capacity for smaller communities in rural areas. Sen. Baker stated, "Securing sufficient modern wastewater...

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1 gas station in cities throughout Luzerne County had the cheapest premium gas in week ending Dec. 16 2023

By Luzerne Times | Dec 19, 2023

The lowest price of premium gas in cities throughout Luzerne County was found at one gas station in the week ending Dec. 16 2023, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Baker, Fritz Announce Nearly $1.7 Million in Infrastructure Grants in Susquehanna County

By Luzerne Times | Dec 19, 2023

State grants totaling $1.69 million have been awarded to local projects in Susquehanna County, thanks to the efforts of Sen. Lisa Baker and Rep. Jonathan Fritz. The grants will be used to improve infrastructure systems, protect public health, upgrade water quality, and support future construction in the area."These grants will greatly assist moving forward on these priority projects," said Sen. Lisa Baker. "Three communities will realize needed improvements to their systems to protect public health, upgrade local water quality and ensure their ability to handle new...

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Baker, Ryncavage Announce Nearly $4 Million for 2 Local Projects

By Luzerne Times | Dec 19, 2023

Two local projects in Luzerne County have been awarded a total of $3.9 million in state grants, according to Sen. Lisa Baker and Rep. Alec Ryncavage. The grants aim to invest in public health, environmental protection, and job creation, while also reducing costs for local taxpayers and ensuring compliance with clean water requirements.Sen. Lisa Baker expressed the significance of these grants, stating, "The substantial money coming through these two grants is a crucial investment in public health, environmental protection, and job creation capacity. This lessens costs for...

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Watro Announces $4.6 Million in State Funding for Water, Sewer System Upgrades in Luzerne, Schuylkill Counties

By Luzerne Times | Dec 19, 2023

Dec. 19, 2023 - Rep. Dane Watro (R-Luzerne/Schuylkill) has announced the allocation of more than $4.6 million in state funding for water and sewer system improvement projects in Luzerne and Schuylkill counties. This funding will help address critical infrastructure needs and ensure a safe and reliable water system for the communities in these counties.Watro emphasized the importance of state funding in completing infrastructure improvements, stating, "Construction costs are on the rise for municipalities across the Commonwealth. That's why it's so important state funding...

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Luzerne County in week ending Dec. 16 2023?

By Luzerne Times | Dec 18, 2023

The lowest price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Luzerne County was found at one gas station in the week ending Dec. 16 2023, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Luzerne County in week ending Dec. 16 2023?

By Luzerne Times | Dec 17, 2023

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Luzerne County was found at one gas station in the week ending Dec. 16 2023, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Which former Luzerne Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Dec. 18?

By Luzerne Times | Dec 16, 2023

This former Luzerne Times area high school standout will be in action in the week starting Mon Dec. 18.