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ChristianaCare Raises Minimum Wage to $16.50 an Hour
ChristianaCare increased its minimum wage to $16.50 an hour effective July 21, 2024. The new $16.50 per hour minimum wage exceeds federal, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey and Pennsylvania minimum wage rates. Interested in a career at ChristianaCare? Click here. “At ChristianaCare, we are committed to creating health so that people can flourish, and that begins […] The post ChristianaCare Raises ... Read More
47 Pennsylvania residents charged with defrauding public assistance in June
(WJET/WFXP) — The office of Pennsylvania’s inspector general has charged more than 40 people for allegedly committing felony public assistance fraud this past month. PA Inspector General Lucas Miller announced Tuesday that 47 people were charged with attempting to defraud public assistance programs during the month of June with $228,772 being owed to the Commonwealth […]
Berks Book Bonanza to Hold Mini Sale This September
Berks Book Bonanza will once again open its doors to the public for the annual gently used book sale scheduled to run Friday, Sept. 20, through Sunday, Sept. 22, at the County of Berks South Campus location, 400 E. Wyomissing Ave., Mohnton. This will be the organization’s first sale since 2021 when it left its temporary residence at the Berkshire Mall.
Man accused of retail theft at two stores in Luzerne County
WILKES-BARRE TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police are searching for a man who they say stole from two stores in Luzerne County. According to the Wilkes-Barre Township Police Department, officers are trying to identify the man caught on camera who stole items from Target and Home Depot. The suspect fled in a White Kia Soul, […]
Nickol family reunion held at Frances Slocum State Park
On Saturday, July 13, descendants of the late Raymond Edward Nickol of Wilkes-Barre and his wife, Jeanette “Jenny” McDermott of Plymouth, held a family reunion at Frances Slocum State Park in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. Approximately 70 family members were in attendance. Families arrived from as far as Florida,...
St. Clair Woman Faces Assault Charges
St. Clair woman faces assault charges after alleged stabbing. According to St. Clair Police, on Tuesday, July 16th, 2024, police were dispatched to the 500 Unit Block of South Mill Street for a report of a stabbing during a domestic dispute. When police arrived, they found a female victim with...
New officers elected to lead the PA Fish and Boat Commission board
(WJET/WFXP) — New officers have been promoted to the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission board, according to a release. Daniel Pastore, the vice president for PFBC and commissioner for District 1, was elected as the board’s president. He will replace current President William Gibney, of Honesdale, Wayne County. He was previously appointed as District 1’s commissioner […]
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