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2022: 25.2% of Luzerne County students played sports on collegiate teams

By Luzerne Times | May 30, 2024

Luzerne County universities had 25.2% of its student body playing sports on collegiate teams in 2022.

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Cheapest regular gas in cities across Luzerne County in week ending May 18

By Luzerne Times | May 30, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Luzerne County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 18, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Luzerne Times area weekly mass times

By Luzerne Times | May 30, 2024

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

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on premium gas in cities in Luzerne County in week ending May 25?

By Luzerne Times | May 28, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Luzerne County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 25, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Luzerne County in week ending May 25?

By Luzerne Times | May 27, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Luzerne County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 25, according to GasBuddy.com.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Luzerne County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending May 25

By Luzerne Times | May 26, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Luzerne County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 25, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Local legislators announce over $900,000 for community projects

By Luzerne Times | May 22, 2024

HARRISBURG – "These are significant community priorities that often don’t align with existing operating budgets. Local officials and community leaders frequently bring up these projects during our discussions," said Baker. "The local share funds from gaming revenues enable a diverse range of initiatives – such as equipment acquisition, facility renovations, infrastructure expansion, and community protection upgrades – to progress more swiftly. These competitive awards acknowledge that these communities are well-managed and that the proposed projects are both practical and...

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State allocates nearly $1.75 million in grants to 117th legislative district

By Luzerne Times | May 22, 2024

Rep. Mike Cabell (R-Luzerne) announced the allocation of nearly $1.75 million in state funding for various municipal projects and purchases within the 117th Legislative District. Cabell played a pivotal role in securing 14 Local Share Account (LSA) grants.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on premium gas in cities in Luzerne County in week ending May 18?

By Luzerne Times | May 21, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Luzerne County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 18, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Local legislators announce over $3 million in state grants for community projects

By Luzerne Times | May 21, 2024

State grants totaling $3,183,890 were awarded to local projects through the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA), according to Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20) and Reps. Mike Cabell (R-117), Aaron Kaufer (R-120), and Alec Ryncavage (R-119).

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Luzerne County in week ending May 18?

By Luzerne Times | May 20, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Luzerne County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 18, according to GasBuddy.com.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Luzerne County had the cheapest diesel in week ending May 18

By Luzerne Times | May 19, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Luzerne County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 18, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Luzerne Times area weekly mass times

By Luzerne Times | May 18, 2024

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

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Cheapest regular gas in cities across Luzerne County in week ending May 11

By Luzerne Times | May 17, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Luzerne County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 11, according to GasBuddy.com.

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5.9% of citizens unemployed in Luzerne County in 2021

By Luzerne Times | May 17, 2024

The unemployment rate in Luzerne County hit 5.9% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021.

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Sen. Lisa Baker Advocates for Preservation of AM Radio

By Luzerne Times | May 16, 2024

In the face of rapid digital advancements, Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20) emphasizes the enduring importance of AM radio in our society, not just as a nostalgic artifact but as a crucial element for public safety and free speech.

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Joe Peters, former Dallas Senior High School baseball player will compete with his collegiate team for the NCAA D3 Baseball Championship

By Luzerne Times | May 16, 2024

His team enters the tournament as a number one seed.

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AJ Bednar, former Dallas Senior High School baseball player will compete with his collegiate team for the NCAA D3 Baseball Championship

By Luzerne Times | May 16, 2024

They open the tournament against Randolph-Macon Yellow Jackets.

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Alison Keener, former Greater Nanticoke Area Senior High School softball player will compete for a chance to play for the College World Series

By Luzerne Times | May 16, 2024

Her team enters the tournament as a number 10 seed.

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Kristen Austra, former Wyoming Valley West Senior High School softball player will compete with her collegiate team for the NCAA D3 Softball Championship

By Luzerne Times | May 15, 2024

Her team enters the tournament as a number four seed.