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Wilkes-Barre residents raise concerns of dangerous driving in neighborhood

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — People in Luzerne County are concerned about dangerous driving behaviors going on in their neighborhood.

Officials say they've tried to slow drivers down, but some feel it isn't enough.

Many residents who live on this street want to see changes be made before it's too late.

One resident who 28/22 News spoke with even started a petition back in June hoping to receive some help.

Academy Street in Wilkes-Barre extends all the way from South Main Street to Old River Road, about three-quarters of a mile long.

Luzerne County pays the price after 2022 paper ballot shortage

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Luzerne County is paying the price for not having enough ballots on Election Day.

Two years ago, 16 polling stations in Luzerne County ran out of paper ballots.

PennDOT to hold special REAL ID service hours

At least two voters said they couldn't vote due to the shortage and sued.

Luzerne County will pay $30,000 to settle the lawsuit and will train its election workers on ordering sufficient amounts of ballots.

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