1+ day, 1+ hour ago   (204+ words) The Citizens' Voice Luzerne County Community College celebrated the accomplishments of its newest paramedic graduates during a graduation ceremony Aug. 14 at the Educational Conference Center on the college’s main campus in Nanticoke. The evening was a proud milestone for the…...

1+ day, 1+ hour ago   (288+ words) The Citizens' Voice Avery Pisano, Crestwood High School Future Business Leaders of America president and member of the Class of 2026, represented Crestwood FBLA at the FBLA National Leadership Conference in San Antonio, Texas, June 28 through July 2. Pisano was recognized nationally…...

2+ day, 10+ hour ago   (254+ words) WILKES-BARRE — Luzerne County is allocating $451,112 in opioid settlement funds to four requesters. County council voted Sept. 8 to allocate the funding from a litigation settlement with opioid manufacturers and distributors. Since 2023, council has approved allocations of more than $12.3 million in opioid…...

3+ day, 10+ hour ago   (287+ words) With flu season quickly approaching, Geisinger is making it easy to get vaccinated at Saturday drive-through events. The first event will be this Saturday, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The second Saturday flu shot clinic is scheduled for Oct. 17. “The flu can lead…...

4+ day, 9+ hour ago   (315+ words) As part of a phased implementation of entrance security screenings at each of Geisinger’s hospitals, Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center will introduce security screenings on Sept. 12. Weapons of any kind, including firearms and knives, are prohibited from all Geisinger facilities....

5+ day, 7+ hour ago   (132+ words) The Citizens' Voice The Epilepsy Foundation Eastern Pennsylvania is holding its annual Walk for Epilepsy from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Sept. 26, at Kirby Park’s Pavilion 1, 160 Market St., Wilkes-Barre. There will be activities for children as well as entertainment for all. The…...

5+ day, 14+ hour ago   (423+ words) Luzerne County officials on Tuesday issued a warning about a recent uptick in fatal overdoses in the county, saying the deadly opioids fentanyl is finding its way into cocaine and methamphetamine concoctions without users’ knowledge. During a press conference at…...

6+ day, 1+ hour ago   (228+ words) GFWC West Side Women’s Club fall mum fundraiser: Now through Sept. 28. Eight-inch potted mums, $12 each plant; Checks should be made payable to GFWC West Side. Receive a voucher to claim at Edward’s Garden Center, 525 River St., Forty Fort. Order through…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (566+ words) “I can never say no to you,” I told Katie Tobias when she asked if I’d devote a column to an upcoming fundraiser. “In fact,” I added, “that will be the first sentence I write.” Let me introduce you to…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (141+ words) The Citizens' Voice Luzerne County Community College Surgical Technology program celebrated the graduation of its Class of 2026 on Aug. 7 at the Educational Conference Center on the college’s main campus in Nanticoke. The graduates completed rigorous training designed to prepare them…...