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WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— New deputies are ready to serve in Luzerne County.

The sheriff's department held a swearing-in and awards ceremony Friday at the Luzerne County Courthouse.

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The newest members took their oath of office, while current deputies were honored for outstanding service.

Tenured Sheriff Brian Szumski also presented the first-ever "Deputy of the year" award.

He says the ceremony highlights his team's dedication to serving and protecting Luzerne County.

LEWISBURG — Prudent financial practices and lower debt levels of rural businesses can make them more resilient and better equipped to navigate economic uncertainties brought on by the current high-tariff environment, Christine Ngo, associate professor of economics at Bucknell University, said.

Nearly five years after the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, Valley test scores remain below grade level.

SUNBURY — Northumberland County officials say children and youth officials investigated 538 reports of suspected child abuse cases in 2023.

SELINSGROVE — The 79th season of the Selinsgrove Speedway will open April 11 with new promoters who have been working around the clock getting the track ready.

SUNBURY — Shikellamy has hired four new Reponse to Instruction and Intervention teachers.

SUNBURY — This weekend marks the start of the 2025 trout fishing season, and a spokesman for the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission expects more than 500,000 anglers will cast lines in area creeks and tributaries.

LEWISBURG — A Williamsport woman tried to punch a staff member and threatened employees at the emergency room at WellSpan Evangelical Community Hospital in Lewisburg on March 30, according to state police in Milton.