On this date in NEPA
75 years ago, at a state Liquor Control Board hearing, inspector Daniel Flood testified he was able to buy two 32-ounce beers at a tavern owned by Mary Chomko of Olyphant on a Sunday. Mrs. Chomko testified she did sell the beers, for 10 cents. She withdrew her application to prevent the LCB from pressing charges for Sunday sales.
50 years ago, Liquor Control Board agents raided a speak-easy at Elk Lake and arrested owners James and Florence McCarthy. Agents found 60 cases of beer in four refrigerators. The pair were charged with selling malt beverages without a license.
25 years ago, the state Department of Transportation announced it would widen two parts of Route 6 in Dickson City.
10 years ago, Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport officials said the Transportation Security Administration would install an explosive detection system at the airport.