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Raises for Luzerne County non-union workers rejected by council
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Raises for Luzerne County non-union workers rejected by council

· December 9, 2020

Despite a passionate push by Luzerne County Manager C. David Pedri, 10 of 11 county council members removed non-union raises from the proposed 2021 budget Tuesday.

Outside help sought for Wilkes-Barre budget problems
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Outside help sought for Wilkes-Barre budget problems

· December 9, 2020

WILKES-BARRE Mayor George Brown on Wednesday said he brought representatives from the entities that provided financial management assistance to the city in the past up to speed on the budget situati

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Minneapolis eyes deep police cuts after Floyd's death

· December 9, 2020
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New Zealand marks one year since volcanic eruption killed 22

· December 9, 2020
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Royals, 1B Carlos Santana agree to $17.5M,. 2-year deal

· December 9, 2020
Your view: The solution to the two-party system
Op-Ed

Your view: The solution to the two-party system

· December 8, 2020

The recently held elections in this nation has brought to contrast an absurdity of our system, its complete domination by two parties.

Martin Schram: GOP leaders — don’t wait ‘til the morning after!
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Martin Schram: GOP leaders — don’t wait ‘til the morning after!

· December 8, 2020

Attention, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and all the Republican leaders who are your followers:

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DoorDash sets share price at $102 ahead of Wednesday IPO

· December 8, 2020
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NBA coaches attire: Masks are in, jackets are optional

· December 8, 2020
Lombardo household named 36th recipient of Kingston Holiday Water Heater
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Lombardo household named 36th recipient of Kingston Holiday Water Heater

· December 8, 2020

KINGSTON On a chilly Tuesday evening, a few minutes before 9 p.m., a Kingston tradition continued with the much anticipated delivery of the cherished Kingston Holiday Water Heater.

COVID cancels Michigan game vs. Ohio State
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COVID cancels Michigan game vs. Ohio State

ANN ARBOR, Mich. Citing a rising number of COVID-19 cases in its program, Michigan canceled its annual showdown with Ohio State on Tuesday as college football lurches toward the end of the season wi

Penn State acknowledges sacrifices made by players, staff to play 2020 season
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Penn State acknowledges sacrifices made by players, staff to play 2020 season

· December 8, 2020

As an exhausting year winds to a close, James Franklin had to take a moment or two to consider a question he was asked Tuesday.

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AP sources: Biden picks Fudge for housing, Vilsack for USDA

· December 8, 2020
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The Latest: UNLV basketball cancels game against E. Wash.

· December 8, 2020
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Pandemic tames health care cost growth for some employers

· December 8, 2020
Downtown Wilkes-Barre Dunkin’ suddenly shutters
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Downtown Wilkes-Barre Dunkin’ suddenly shutters

· December 8, 2020

WILKES-BARRE Suddenly, there s one fewer place to get coffee in downtown Wilkes-Barre, with the Public Square location of Dunkin shuttering this week.

Eagles bench Carson Wentz, will start rookie Jalen Hurts vs. Saints
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Eagles bench Carson Wentz, will start rookie Jalen Hurts vs. Saints

PHILADELPHIA Jalen Hurts will start for the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, sending Carson Wentz to the bench.

Keeping safe while celebrating Christmas
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Keeping safe while celebrating Christmas

· December 8, 2020

TUNKHANNOCK Although some of its activities were canceled this year, the Tunkhannock Business & Professional Association (TBPA) still kept the tradition of Christmas in our Hometown on Saturday, Dec

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Georgia secretary of state wins praise from Schwarzenegger

· December 8, 2020
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Mike Schmidt recalls ovation Dick Allen got in Philly return

· December 8, 2020