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2020

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Pa. DEP reaches agreement with Keystone Landfill for violations
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Pa. DEP reaches agreement with Keystone Landfill for violations

· December 13, 2020

The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection Friday said it reached an agreement with Keystone Sanitary Landfill in Lackawanna County for violations related to leachate management and groun

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The Latest: Henry posts NFL-most 200-yard games with 2 TDs

· December 13, 2020
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Terry Kay, author of 'To Dance With the White Dog,' dies

· December 13, 2020
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Colts have left tackle Castonzo, LB Okereke vs. Raiders

· December 13, 2020
Times Leader P.M. Update: Sunday, Dec. 13
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Times Leader P.M. Update: Sunday, Dec. 13

· December 13, 2020

Kevin Carroll is here with your P.M. Update: NFL action, Luzerne County notebook and a very special edition of Bill O Boyle s Beyond the Byline.

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The Latest: Mahomes off to rough start vs. Dolphins' defense

· December 13, 2020
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After battling virus, Algerian leader suddenly reappears

· December 13, 2020
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Illinois fires coach Lovie Smith after 5 seasons

· December 13, 2020
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DOJ probe of Catholic church abuse goes quiet 2 years later

· December 13, 2020
Beyond the Byline: A Santa tale worth retelling
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Beyond the Byline: A Santa tale worth retelling

· December 13, 2020

The holidays are filled with traditions and stories of holiday memories that warm our hearts every year.

Wreaths honor veterans
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Wreaths honor veterans

· December 13, 2020

DALLAS Wreaths were laid and a prayer said at 16 cemeteries around the Wyoming Valley as members from a number of American Legions and motorcycle clubs around the county banded together to ensure th

Look Back: Judge Kosek, 46, died of heart attack in 1928
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Look Back: Judge Kosek, 46, died of heart attack in 1928

· December 13, 2020

When news of the death of Luzerne County Judge John V. Kosek reached the courthouse on Dec. 3, 1928, Judge John S. Fine paid tribute to his friend and adjourned all court proceedings.

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El Paso elects former mayor, defeating incumbent in runoff

· December 13, 2020
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Protesters in Belarus keep pushing for leader's resignation

· December 13, 2020
Virtual Luzerne County Courthouse tree lighting nixed
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Virtual Luzerne County Courthouse tree lighting nixed

· December 13, 2020

Due to rising coronavirus cases, Luzerne County Manager C. David Pedri scrapped plans to hold a scaled back virtual tree lighting ceremony, he said in a recent memo to county workers.

344 new cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Luzerne County; death count at 362
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344 new cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Luzerne County; death count at 362

· December 13, 2020

WILKES-BARRE The Pennsylvania Department of Health on Sunday reported 344 new cases of COVID-19 in Luzerne County. The death count is now at 362.

Sugar Notch man arrested after woman, 60, found dead inside home
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Sugar Notch man arrested after woman, 60, found dead inside home

· December 13, 2020

SUGAR NOTCH State police at Wyoming arrested Erik Michael Watkins after a 60-year-old woman was found dead inside a residence early Sunday morning.

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GOP voters ready for Georgia runoffs despite Trump's claims

· December 13, 2020
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Shock win for No. 41 starter Cater in World Cup downhill

· December 13, 2020
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Trump appoints flurry of allies as presidency winds down

· December 13, 2020