Luzerne NewsLocal news for Luzerne, PA continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.W-B school taxes go up 4.3 percent- June 29, 2008 The real estate tax increase to 310 mills will add about $38 to the average property owner's tax bill.http://www.topix.net/city/luzerne-pa/2008/06/w-b-school-taxes-go-up-4-3-percent?fromrss=1 State Senate approves gas-testing measure- June 27, 2008 Pennsylvania has moved one step closer to having a law that protects consumers from gasoline stations that might sell tainted or lower-grade gasoline than advertised to take advantage of soaring fuel prices.http://www.topix.net/city/luzerne-pa/2008/06/state-senate-approves-gas-testing-measure?fro... Lightning likely cause of Kingston blaze- June 25, 2008 Cannon said firefighters responded to the apartment building blaze around 1 a.m. Initial reports stated seven people were trapped inside the building causing a second alarm for firefighters in Courtdale, ...http://www.topix.net/city/luzerne-pa/2008/06/lightning-likely-cause-of-kingston-blaze?from... News for Veterans- June 24, 2008 KINGSTON: The Sons of the American Legion, Squadron 395 of Kingston, will meet at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday at the Post home.http://www.topix.net/city/luzerne-pa/2008/06/news-for-veterans?fromrss=1 Diocese opposes teacher benefits in Pennsylvania bill- June 22, 2008 The Pittsburgh Catholic Diocese opposes a bill in the state Legislature that would give teachers in Catholic schools more rights under state labor laws.http://www.topix.net/city/luzerne-pa/2008/06/diocese-opposes-teacher-benefits-in-pennsylva... Ciavarella, Conahan not alone- June 20, 2008 They're the only 2 of the 11 Luzerne jurists with for-profit ties, but practice not uncommon, expert says.http://www.topix.net/city/luzerne-pa/2008/06/ciavarella-conahan-not-alone?fromrss=1 State must monitor, be ready to repair troubling erosion of lottery revenue- June 18, 2008 When Pennsylvania legalized slot-machine casinos in 2004, supporters said they did not believe that they would cut into the revenue raised by the very successful state lottery.http://www.topix.net/city/luzerne-pa/2008/06/state-must-monitor-be-ready-to-repair-troubli... Housing authority eyes modernization- June 14, 2008 Board OKs negotiation for contracts for improvements, repairs, security cameras.http://www.topix.net/city/luzerne-pa/2008/06/housing-authority-eyes-modernization?fromrss=... Homage for homeless woman- June 12, 2008 BARRE Friends of Karen Heisler say she mattered. The 47-year-old woman was homeless at the time of her death, and friends who gathered around the chancel to join the Rev.http://www.topix.net/city/luzerne-pa/2008/06/homage-for-homeless-woman?fromrss=1 Tax breaks would benefit fire companies- June 10, 2008 With volunteer fire companies and ambulance crews struggling to find volunteers, the Senate approved three bills Monday aimed at making it more appealing to join.http://www.topix.net/city/luzerne-pa/2008/06/tax-breaks-would-benefit-fire-companies?fromr... |