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2021

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For Afghan refugees in India, hopes dim for returning home

· August 23, 2021
Nation/World

Hilary Knight ties goal record, US beats Finland 3-0

· August 23, 2021
CoronaVirus Wire

COVID concerns have Cup drivers worried ahead of playoffs

· August 23, 2021
Applications open for Chamber’s diversity mentorship program
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Applications open for Chamber’s diversity mentorship program

· August 23, 2021

WILKES-BARRE The Greater Wyoming Valley Chamber of Commerce DEI Council has just launched a new Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Mentorship Program.

Lori Piazza Timchack joins Lewis, Litwinsky & Associates
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Lori Piazza Timchack joins Lewis, Litwinsky & Associates

· August 23, 2021

WILKES-BARRE Lewis, Litwinsky & Associates of The Princeton Group welcomes the addition of financial advisor Lori Piazza Timchack.

Marion Munley again recognized by Best Lawyers
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Marion Munley again recognized by Best Lawyers

· August 23, 2021

SCRANTON Munley Law is pleased to announce that Marion Munley has been named Lawyer of the Year, Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs, Northeastern Pennsylvania, by Best Lawyers.

Gertrude C. McGowan, Esq. joins Creative Benefits, Inc.
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Gertrude C. McGowan, Esq. joins Creative Benefits, Inc.

· August 23, 2021

KINGSTON Creative Benefits, Inc. this week announced that Gertrude C. McGowan, Esq. has been named a benefits consultant.

CoronaVirus Wire

COVID concerns have Cup drivers worried ahead of playoffs

· August 22, 2021
Nation/World

Quantrill, Indians beat Angels 3-0 in Little League Classic

· August 22, 2021
Nation/World

Protesters clash in Portland after opposing gatherings

· August 22, 2021
Nation/World

Harris to meet with Singapore officials to begin Asia visit

· August 22, 2021
Blaney takes lead on final restart, holds on to win Michigan
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Blaney takes lead on final restart, holds on to win Michigan

BROOKLYN, Mich. Ryan Blaney needed a push to pass William Byron on Sunday.

Duryea levee plan now before Luzerne County Council
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Duryea levee plan now before Luzerne County Council

· August 22, 2021

Duryea Mayor Keith Moss said his borough needs help getting its levee up to standard and maintained, and he is hopeful Luzerne County Council will grant required procedural clearance.

Drug overdose deaths rising in Luzerne County
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Drug overdose deaths rising in Luzerne County

· August 22, 2021

Luzerne County had 128 likely drug overdose deaths by the end of July this year 97 confirmed and 31 pending toxicology test results, according to the latest county division head report.

Nation/World

Rod Gilbert, Hall of Famer for New York Rangers, dies at 80

· August 22, 2021
CoronaVirus Wire

COVID concerns have Cup drivers worried ahead of playoffs

· August 22, 2021
Nation/World

PGA Tour hopes for best after rain soaks Liberty National

· August 22, 2021
Tropical Storm Henri drenches Northeast
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Tropical Storm Henri drenches Northeast

· August 22, 2021

WESTERLY, R.I. Tropical Storm Henri socked the Northeast with heavy wind and rain as it made landfall Sunday on the coast of Rhode Island, knocking out power to over 100,000 homes and causing deluge

Crush at Kabul airport kills 7 as Afghans try to flee
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Crush at Kabul airport kills 7 as Afghans try to flee

KABUL, Afghanistan At least seven Afghans died in a panicked crush of people trying to enter Kabul s international airport, the British military said Sunday, as thousands were still trying to flee t

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Keenum throws TD, Browns beat Giants in matchup of reserves

· August 22, 2021