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2021

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Florida breaks record with more than 21,000 new COVID cases

· July 31, 2021
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'Vote them out': Willie Nelson headlines Texas protest rally

· July 31, 2021
Nation/World

Troy being Troy: Polamalu carves singular path to Hall

· July 31, 2021
Times Leader P.M. Update: 7/31/21
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Times Leader P.M. Update: 7/31/21

· July 31, 2021

Kevin Carroll is here with your P.M. Update: He was back out at the Keystone Games today, so watch for coverage in sports; also, we look at a members-only social club that received gaming grant money,

Pennsylvania court vacancies allow voters to shape judiciary
News · Wire

Pennsylvania court vacancies allow voters to shape judiciary

HARRISBURG Six sitting judges and two lawyers hope Pennsylvania voters this fall will issue a favorable verdict of their own and elevate them to one of the four state appeals court seats that are up

Your view: Tax those that have benefited from the national debt
Op-Ed

Your view: Tax those that have benefited from the national debt

· July 31, 2021

Did you know that the only time the U.S. federal government was completely debt free was in 1835 when Andrew Jackson, a Democrat, was president? That s right, and the last time the federal government

Capitol Roundup: Wolf announces $520,000 to clean up and renew Ashley Rail Yard
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Capitol Roundup: Wolf announces $520,000 to clean up and renew Ashley Rail Yard

· July 31, 2021

WILKES-BARRE Gov. Tom Wolf this week announced the approval of new funding through the Industrial Sites Reuse Program (ISRP) to the Greater Wilkes-Barre Industrial Fund for environmental remediation

Larksville PD investigating reported gunfire
News

Larksville PD investigating reported gunfire

· July 31, 2021

LARKSVILLE The Larksville Borough Police Department is investigating reported gunfire that occurred in the borough early Friday morning.

State

Pennsylvania court vacancies allow voters to shape judiciary

· July 31, 2021
Nation/World

Still standing: Falcons' Ryan embraces elder statesman role

· July 31, 2021
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Germany's Laschet attends WWII revolt observances in Poland

· July 31, 2021
Nation/World

Wildfire in western Greece forces village, beach evacuations

· July 31, 2021
Around Town: It’s always fun to celebrate a friends birthday
Features

Around Town: It’s always fun to celebrate a friends birthday

· July 31, 2021

I usually write this column on Friday mornings.

Penn State closes out big July with commitment from Maryland defensive back
PSU

Penn State closes out big July with commitment from Maryland defensive back

· July 31, 2021

There were still another 10 hours or so left in July. Plenty of time for Penn State to add yet another commitment to close out a crazy month of recruiting.

‘Some incredible players here:’ Table tennis tournament takes off at Keystone Games
Sports

‘Some incredible players here:’ Table tennis tournament takes off at Keystone Games

· July 31, 2021

NANTICOKE The air was filled with the unmistakable sound of ball hitting paddle as the Keystone States Games Table Tennis tournament provided fast action and high drama at the Nanticoke Table Tennis

Nation/World

Chinese-Canadian pop star detained on suspicion of rape

· July 31, 2021
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Thompson-Herah breaks Flo Jo's Olympic record in women's 100

· July 31, 2021
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US women's Olympic hoops team adjusting to styles of play

· July 31, 2021
Delivery apps expand reach to meet customer demands
Business · Wire

Delivery apps expand reach to meet customer demands

Spurred by skyrocketing consumer demand during the pandemic, restaurant delivery companies like DoorDash and Uber Eats are rapidly expanding their services to grocers, convenience stores, pharmacies,

Liz Weston: How to have a retirement worth saving for
Business · Wire

Liz Weston: How to have a retirement worth saving for

Most advice about retirement planning focuses on how to save enough money to replace your paycheck.