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Gibson excels in Phils debut; Realmuto, Harper pound Pirates
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Gibson excels in Phils debut; Realmuto, Harper pound Pirates

· August 1, 2021

PITTSBURGH Kyle Gibson pitched into the seventh inning in his Phillies debut and got plenty of support as Philadelphia avoided a series sweep by pounding the Pittsburgh Pirates 15-4 on Sunday.

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Mets fail to sign Kumar Rocker, 10th overall draft pick

· August 1, 2021
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Will Trump be spoiler as California GOP seeks Newsom recall?

· August 1, 2021
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Heim hits walk-off HR again, Rangers rally past Mariners 4-3

· August 1, 2021
Friedman Hospitality Group offering gift cards to get vaccinated
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Friedman Hospitality Group offering gift cards to get vaccinated

· August 1, 2021

A local restaurateur is offering some incentive for anyone who has yet to get the COVID-19 vaccine.

WVW tax bill collection to begin Wednesday
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WVW tax bill collection to begin Wednesday

· August 1, 2021

FORTY FORT Thomas Alexander, tax collector of Forty Fort Borough, announces the 2021 Wyoming Valley West School District tax bills were issued as of July 26. Collection will begin at the office loca

‘Hey Chicago’: Fleury commits to playing for Blackhawks
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‘Hey Chicago’: Fleury commits to playing for Blackhawks

Goalie Marc-Andre Fleury has committed to playing for the Chicago Blackhawks this season, setting aside his reservations about leaving Vegas.

Sharks’ Kane denies game-fixing allegations from wife
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Sharks’ Kane denies game-fixing allegations from wife

San Jose Sharks forward Evander Kane denied allegations his wife made on social media that he bet on NHL games, including against his own team.

It’s in - and big: Senators produce $1T infrastructure bill
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It’s in - and big: Senators produce $1T infrastructure bill

WASHINGTON (AP) After much delay, senators unveiled a nearly $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure package, wrapping up days of painstaking work on the inches-thick bill and launching what is certai

PA Accelerated claims KSG field hockey gold
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PA Accelerated claims KSG field hockey gold

· August 1, 2021

KINGSTON After two days of action featuring some of the best travel field hockey teams that Pennsylvania has to offer, the gold medals in the Keystone State Games stayed in Luzerne County.

NEPIRC launches regional manufacturer job board
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NEPIRC launches regional manufacturer job board

· August 1, 2021

WILKES-BARRE The Northeastern Pennsylvania Industrial Resource Center (NEPIRC) recently launched the region s first manufacturer job board to connect job seekers throughout northeastern, central and

Kids get backpacks, school supplies
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Kids get backpacks, school supplies

EDWARDSVILLE A line formed early around the Verizon store in Edwardsville just before 1 p.m. on Sunday afternoon, with dozens of families waiting to pick up a free backpack filled with notebooks, pe

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‘Jungle Cruise’ sails atop box office despite COVID concerns

· August 1, 2021
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Ocon wins chaotic Hungarian GP, Hamilton takes F1 lead

· August 1, 2021
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Berlin protesters decry coronavirus measures; 600 detained

· August 1, 2021
Cornhole a hit with Keystone State Games competitors
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Cornhole a hit with Keystone State Games competitors

· August 1, 2021

PITTSTON One of the Keystone State Games newest additions to the schedule drew a big crowd to the Susquehanna Brewing Company on Sunday, as 15 teams from around the area tried their luck at bringin

Police: Man stole items, locked himself in restroom
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Police: Man stole items, locked himself in restroom

· August 1, 2021

ASHLEY Borough police arrested a man who allegedly locked himself inside of a Family Dollar bathroom after stealing merchandise from the store.

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UK Windrush victims demand compensation on Emancipation Day

· August 1, 2021
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North Dakota man to stand trial in attack that killed 4

· August 1, 2021
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DaBaby booted from Lollapalooza after homophobic comments

· August 1, 2021