WILKES-BARRE — The city of Wilkes-Barre will receive a no-interest loan of $500,000 from Luzerne County for sewer repairs. Wilkes-Barre’s “sewer system is in dire need of repairs,” according to a resolution unanimously approved Tuesday night by county council. “We stand at a critical juncture where the health and safety of our community in Luzerne
The raises are part of the fiscal budget year that starts July 1 Rutherford County Commission boosts public safety pay by at least 8% Rutherford County Commission Chairman Jeff Phillips talks about decision to boost public safety pay by at least 8%. All Rutherford government employees will see their pay tables increase by at least
Open this photo in gallery: Scotiabank is planning to deploy 90 per cent of its capital – up from 70 per cent in 2023 – to its key businesses in Canada, the U.S. and Mexico over the next few years.Fred Lum/the Globe and Mail Bank of Nova Scotia BNS-T has tapped a senior executive at
U.S. SECRETARY OF TRANSPORTATION Sean Duffy speaks during a news conference May 28 to provide a status update on Newark Liberty International Airport at the Department of Transportation in Washington. (AP Photo/Rod Lamkey Jr.) BOSTON (AP) — A federal judge Thursday blocked the Trump administration from withholding billions of dollars in transportation funds from states
Submitted Photo A bucket of golf balls is dropped from a helicopter as part of Trinity Health Foundation’s annual Chopper Drop event. The Chopper Drop and a golf tournament raise funds for the region’s fight against breast cancer. Trinity Health Foundation’s 27th Annual Building Hope Women’s Golf Tournament and 3rd Annual Chopper Drop on June
House Speaker Shekarchi describes priorities in new $14.3B RI budget House Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi describes the priorities in new $14.3B state budget The Rhode Island General Assembly wrapped up its 2025 session on Friday, June 20. An assault weapons ban, payday lending restrictions, and the state’s $14.3 billion budget all were approved. Rhode Island
House Speaker Shekarchi describes priorities in new $14.3B RI budget House Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi describes the priorities in new $14.3B state budget The Rhode Island General Assembly wrapped up its 2025 session in the early morning hours of Saturday, June 21. An assault weapons ban, payday lending restrictions, and the state’s $14.3 billion budget
The Orlando Dreamers say they’re pressing forward on their efforts to bring Major League Baseball to Orange County – even as their most immediate path to do so may be slipping away. Wealthy investors pushing for an Orlando club had eyes on the Tampa Bay Rays, but on Wednesday the team announced it was entering into
Anaheim has a new $2.4 billion budget the City Council approved Tuesday, relying on stop-gap funding to maintain services before the city sees a massive influx of freed-up cash in a few years. “This proposed budget upholds funding for all we do for our community,” City Manager Jim Vanderpool said. “It funds the most extensive
U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Administrator Kelly Loeffler At a visit to a river sports business in Pisgah National Forest, the Small Business Administration’s Kelly Loeffler pointed to its impact post-Helene. Small Business Administration leader Kelly Loeffler visited Pisgah National Forest June 19. Small Business Administration loans kept some businesses afloat post-Helene, one business owner