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The property tax rate remain (read more) Wilkes-Barre council wants to track blight progress WILKES-BARRE — City council members have asked for access to the city’s code enforcement and health code database so they and residents can track the status of problematic properties. The issue of blighted properties was raised at council’s work session o (read more) Grant will help Wilkes preserve Agnes flood history Wilkes University is using a grant from the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission for the preservation and digitization of material about the 1972 Agnes flood. The $4,839.85 grant includes money for supplies and outsourcing digitization to Backsta (read more) Former local newscaster Renick arrested again Former local newscaster and convicted child molester Jim Renick was again arrested for taking photos at a swim meet, this time at the University of Notre Dame. Renick, 70, of Beach Grove, Indiana, was charged Friday with a felony count of unlawful entry b (read more) Schott officials attend signing of trade deal Officials from Schott North America in Duryea went to the White House on Wednesday to watch President Donald Trump sign a new trade agreement. Robert Gomeau, site manager for Schott, said Schott has 10 manufacturing sites in the U.S., Mexico and Canada an (read more) TOP NEWS Cartwright takes aim at bullying Woman crashes into Wilkes-Barre business Ex-coach goes to prison for child porn Laflin man running for state House seat Pittston man attending State of the Union Address as Cartwright’s guest Vets for Trump groups disagree on candidate in 8th race This week in entertainment Get the latest music, dining out and art scene news from JumpStart! here. (read more) Share the love Send us your wedding, engagement and anniversary announcements for the chance to win. 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