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2020

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Nation/World

Jury of 7 men, 5 women selected for Weinstein's rape trial

· January 17, 2020
Luzerne County manager not interested in relocating county prison to SCI Retreat
News

Luzerne County manager not interested in relocating county prison to SCI Retreat

· January 17, 2020

Luzerne County Manager C. David Pedri said Friday he is not eyeing the closing State Correctional Institution at Retreat in Newport Township as a potential new county prison.

Community / People

McCarthy Tire Service hosts food drive Jan. 19 to Jan. 25

· January 17, 2020

WILKES-BARRE In the spirit of service, McCarthy Tire Service will host a week-long MLK Honor the Dream Food Drive to help those with food insecurity in our community.

Wilkes-Barre fire victim dies from burns
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Wilkes-Barre fire victim dies from burns

· January 17, 2020

A Wilkes-Barre woman critically burned in a fire at her Kidder Street home earlier this month died Thursday at Lehigh Valley Hospital Cedar Crest in Allentown, the Lehigh County Coroner s Office & For

Christine M. Flowers: I don’t like Meghan Markle. That doesn’t make me racist
Op-Ed · Wire

Christine M. Flowers: I don’t like Meghan Markle. That doesn’t make me racist

When Prince Harry and Meghan Markle announced that they were stepping back from their duties as senior royals, it triggered a number of interesting reactions on this side of the pond.

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Legislators look for ways to minimize impact of SCI Retreat closure

· January 17, 2020

NANTICOKE Beyond the disappointment of Gov. Tom Wolf s decision to close the State Correctional Institution at Retreat, state Sen. John Yudichak said he feels the governor is sincere in saying he wi

Nation/World

Virginia AG urges justices to prevent tragic rally violence

· January 17, 2020
Nation/World

Portrait found in gallery's walls verified as missing Klimt

· January 17, 2020
Nation/World

Banks, communications companies lead stocks higher at midday

· January 17, 2020
Your view: Here’s what Trump has accomplished
Letters

Your view: Here’s what Trump has accomplished

· January 17, 2020

Due to medical issues, my wife and I reluctantly left our beloved home in Carverton to relocate to a retirement home in West Chester, in close proximity to our children and grandchildren. In order to

The Medicine Shoppe in Luzerne to close Tuesday
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The Medicine Shoppe in Luzerne to close Tuesday

· January 17, 2020

LUZERNE After 22 years, The Medicine Shoppe on Main Street will close.

Gov. Wolf announces decision to close SCI Retreat
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Gov. Wolf announces decision to close SCI Retreat

· January 17, 2020

Gov. Tom Wolf on Friday announced that he agrees with a recommendation calling for closure of the State Correctional Institution at Retreat due to budgetary constraints and a declining prison populati

Wilkes-Barre man arrested for peddling cocaine, date rape drug
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Wilkes-Barre man arrested for peddling cocaine, date rape drug

· January 17, 2020

WILKES-BARRE A city man was arrested after city police and state police seized quantities of cocaine, MDMA and marijuana.

Police: Hazleton man arrested after six pounds of meth seized
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Police: Hazleton man arrested after six pounds of meth seized

· January 17, 2020

HAZLETON City police say they arrested a man after seizing nearly six pounds of methamphetamine earlier this month.

Nation/World

Michael Bloomberg outlines plans for cleaner buildings, cars

· January 17, 2020
Nation/World

Painting found in Italian gallery's walls verified as Klimt

· January 17, 2020
Nation/World

US agency examining Tesla unintended acceleration complaint

· January 17, 2020
Nation/World

Libya's rival military commander seeks support in Greece

· January 17, 2020
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Global stocks inspired by US rally, hopes for Chinese growth

· January 17, 2020
Nation/World

Locust outbreak, most serious in 25 years, hits East Africa

· January 17, 2020