By Jennifer Learn-Andes jandes@timesleader.com
The Luzerne County Courthouse is seen in a file photo. Luzerne County Council postponed its appointment of manager search committee members Thursday and came up with a solution that erases eligibility barriers for five applicants.
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Luzerne County Council postponed its appointment of manager search committee members Thursday and came up with a solution that erases eligibility barriers for five applicants.
Council will advertise for volunteers to serve on the committee a second time, but it is no longer banning citizens employed or compensated by any individual or business serving as a contractor to the county or its boards/authorities/commissions.
Northeast Pennsylvania packs a whole lot into one corner of the state. From hiking trails and breathtaking vistas, to ski slopes and water parks, to craft breweries and eateries dishing out local flavor… the list goes on and on. That’s the idea behind 570 Day taking place on Friday, May 7.
#570Day is a new online initiative born through the combined creative efforts of the Rotary Club of Wilkes-Barre, the Greater Wyoming Valley Chamber of Commerce, and Visit Luzerne County. The day aims to spread positivity and local pride by celebrating the people and places within the 570 area code.
Being a part of 570 Day is easy. On May 7, organizers encourage people, businesses, schools, nonprofits, and organizations across Northeast Pennsylvania to use #570Day on social media to show what they love about living in the area. Post pictures, videos, and stories that highlight the natural beauty, businesses, and people “who make the 570 area so great.”
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Thirteen women who completed the University of Scranton Womenâs Entrepreneurship Center and Small Business Development Center StartUP fall program include, from top left: Donna Simpson, consultant manager, SBDC; Katelyn McManamon, special projects coordinator, SBDC; Chloe Burns and Hollyann Serp, WEC student interns; Peggy Doolittle, WEC administrative assistant; Emilee Barrett, Jordyn Lieber, Mollie Boyd and Nicole Freeman, WEC student interns; Michele Havrilchak, Tanya Crawford, Lonni Schmeckenbecher, Jasmine Benvenutti, Lori DeVoe, Laura Gilbody, Abigail Guziewicz, WEC student interns; Nohemi Garcia Tafoya, Crystal Perez, Yajaira Suarez-Babcock, Evelyn Barra and Jennifer Coleman.