š± Will Dallas Township get funding for a new narcotics K-9 unit?
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- Will Dallas Township get funding for a new narcotics K-9 unit?
- How a Dallas teen became one of Americaās top javelin throwers
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š° News we're reading
ā¢ Luzerne County commission recommends three opioid settlement awards (timesleader.com) ā Luzerne Countyās opioid commission has recommended three projects for settlement funding and left a proposal from the Dallas Township Police Department on hold. The Dallas request seeks $130,000 for a narcotics-detection K-9, but officials want a clearer countywide picture of existing K-9 coverage before deciding, which could affect future drug enforcement resources in the township. 
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ā¢ Local javelin thrower wins Jav Fest after silver medal in states (2822news.com) ā Dallas javelin standout Hunter Pitcavage just captured gold at American Jav Fest, adding to a season that already includes a district title and state silver. The rising senior, who only picked up the javelin four years ago, now ranks among the top high school throwers ever and says heās determined to chase a national record and bring it home to Dallas. Ā Ā Ā
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Shavertown
- Balester trial on track for fall start (citizensvoice.com)
- Balester alleges botched searches, evidence collection (citizensvoice.com)
Luzerne
- Little League softball, baseball tournaments bring national attention, economic boom to Luzerne County (wvia.org)
- Luzerne County rail litigation settlement agreement released (timesleader.com)
- LCCC Hazleton, City of Hazleton awarded $1 million for nursing program (citizensvoice.com)
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