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2021

2021

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White Sox rookie Zavala hits 3 HRs; Indians rally, win 12-11

· August 1, 2021
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Votto inches from HR record, Báez helps Mets rally past Reds

· August 1, 2021
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Mexico to hold referendum on accountability of ex-presidents

· August 1, 2021
Life at Full Throttle: It’s not too late for a summer party
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Life at Full Throttle: It’s not too late for a summer party

I can t believe it s August. Don t let the beauty of summer pass you by without an outdoor get-together. It seems like the days are flying by, so better get planning. My motto is the easier the better

Our view: Keystone State Games’ return a reason to celebrate

Our view: Keystone State Games’ return a reason to celebrate

· July 31, 2021

The international Olympics have rightly garnered the bulk of sports attention this weekend, particularly with the drama of gymnast Simone Biles withdrawing herself from the all-around individual compe

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Golden dash: Dressel claims 4th gold, 7 medals for McKeon

· July 31, 2021
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Americans ousted by Canada in Olympic beach volleyball

· July 31, 2021
Going with the flow
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Going with the flow

To celebrate its 25th anniversary RiverFest made a return to near-normal at Nesbitt Park in Kingston this Saturday, after like so many major events taking a year off in 2020 due to the Coronavirus

United Way Helping Kids Thrive Drive concludes
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United Way Helping Kids Thrive Drive concludes

· July 31, 2021

The United Way of Wyoming Valley wrapped up its Helping Kids Thrive Drive on Friday.

Beyond the Byline: Baseball could use more like Christy Mathewson
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Beyond the Byline: Baseball could use more like Christy Mathewson

· July 31, 2021

Keystone College in La Plume and the town of Factoryville will come together to celebrate Christy Mathewson Day on Saturday, Aug. 7.

Members-only bar and social club receives LSA grant
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Members-only bar and social club receives LSA grant

· July 31, 2021

A members-only bar/social club in Avoca received two awards totaling $126,211 in the latest round of casino gambling funding, raising questions about whether officials are putting this annual windfall

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Pads star Tatis on 10-day injured list with shoulder trouble

· July 31, 2021
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LEADING OFF: Bryant set for SF debut, Tatis on injured list

· July 31, 2021
The soldier and his caregiver
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The soldier and his caregiver

· July 31, 2021

WILKES-BARRE Sometimes respect and love can be found in a warm blanket, or a simple thank you for your service.

Murray bids farewell to TL, and a lengthy career
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Murray bids farewell to TL, and a lengthy career

· July 31, 2021

WILKES-BARRE Mike Murray s 52-year career in the newspaper industry took him around the United States, with positions in some of the nation s biggest markets.

David A. Jolley: Wyoming Valley Country Club’s 125th anniversary highlights friendships made and community support along the way
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David A. Jolley: Wyoming Valley Country Club’s 125th anniversary highlights friendships made and community support along the way

Crystal Hritzik was a dear friend and golf fanatic. We worked together at Geisinger, but it was when we began co-chairing the Geisinger Wyoming Valley Golf Tournament long ago that we truly became fri

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2 more Brewers positive for virus; Strickland, Cousins out

· July 31, 2021
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Marlins manager Don Mattingly tests positive for COVID-19

· July 31, 2021
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Family: Zydeco musician Chris Ardoin shot while performing

· July 31, 2021
Friends of Osterhout sale will open on Monday
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Friends of Osterhout sale will open on Monday

· July 31, 2021

As Friends of the Osterhout Free Library got ready for this week s book sale, they predicted patrons will be quite happy with the event this year.