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2021

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Nation/World

Hundreds of volunteers help crews tackling Turkey wildfires

· August 6, 2021
Nation/World

Thousands jam Philippine vaccination sites over false news

· August 6, 2021
Nation/World

US likely enjoyed hiring spree in July as economy rebounds

· August 6, 2021
Nation/World

Americans win beach gold medal, and Ross completes the set

· August 6, 2021
KISS Theatre to present ‘Newsies’
Features

KISS Theatre to present ‘Newsies’

· August 6, 2021

Go ahead and ask the young actors who are getting ready to present Disney s Newsies: The Broadway Musical at KISS Theatre if they would have enjoyed a real-life job hawking newspapers back in 1899.

Jury selection set for Monday for homicide trial
News

Jury selection set for Monday for homicide trial

· August 6, 2021

WILKES-BARRE A jury is scheduled to be selected Monday at the Luzerne County Courthouse to decide the fate of Zien Nathaniel Council, charged with an open count of criminal homicide in the fatal sho

Luzerne County Council holds second round of search committee interviews
News

Luzerne County Council holds second round of search committee interviews

· August 6, 2021

WILKES-BARRE While Luzerne County Council initially planned on interviewing eight more candidates for the search committee that will find the next county manager, only four were interviewed on Thurs

Assault charges withdrawn in road rage incident
News

Assault charges withdrawn in road rage incident

· August 6, 2021

WILKES-BARRE A tractor-trailer driver from Mount Pocono accused of shoving a state police trooper investigating a road rage incident on Interstate 81 had the most serious charges withdrawn on Thursd

New commercial office space coming to Nanticoke
News

New commercial office space coming to Nanticoke

· August 6, 2021

NANTICOKE The Nanticoke Municipal Authority Thursday announced it has sold the former Nanticoke Villa Personal Care Home property, located at the corner of East Main and Walnut Street, to FCLN Real

Federal sentencing in auto warranty fraud scheme
News

Federal sentencing in auto warranty fraud scheme

· August 6, 2021

SCRANTON The U.S. Attorney s Office Thursday said a Rhode Island man was sentenced to 18 months in prison for his role in an automobile warranty fraud scheme.

Warrant issued for man accused of sexual assault
News

Warrant issued for man accused of sexual assault

· August 6, 2021

SHICKSHINNY A Hunlock Township man is wanted on allegations he sexually assaulted a girl.

Fun, and a few wishes as ‘STEP UP to the Pack’ holds final day
News

Fun, and a few wishes as ‘STEP UP to the Pack’ holds final day

· August 6, 2021

WILKES-BARRE Brie Fisher and Nia Harris gushed as they showed of the details of their Getsporty cafe model: A garbage can with Play Doh bananas, a baby riding a skateboard, a ladder leading to an

Pittston Tomato Festival line painting scheduled
News

Pittston Tomato Festival line painting scheduled

PITTSTON It s that time of the year where people in Greater Pittston wait for the annual Tomato Festival, which begins on the evening of Thursday, Aug. 19.

Nation/World

Steelers use strong 2nd half to beat Cowboys 16-3

· August 5, 2021
Nation/World

Bauer's administrative leave extended through Aug. 13

· August 5, 2021
Nation/World

Hiroshima marks 76th anniversary of US atomic bombing

· August 5, 2021
Your view: Don’t forget Griffith’s position on masks, election
Letters

Your view: Don’t forget Griffith’s position on masks, election

· August 5, 2021

I can t decide which is worse, stupidity or ignorance?

Nation/World

California to mandate COVID-19 vaccines for health workers

· August 5, 2021
State

Lycoming County, Pennsylvania Pursues Digital Transformation

· August 5, 2021
Nation/World

Cousins returns to Vikings quarterback room after quarantine

· August 5, 2021