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Company takes control of former deaf school campus in Scranton, Dunmore
A company recently took control of the former Scranton State School for the Deaf campus in Green Ridge after completing a lengthy foreclosure.
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Police: Man kicks in door, punches ex-girlfriend
SCRANTON — A man punched his ex-girlfriend in the face after kicking in the door of her home, Scranton police charge. Wilson Jose Torres, 37, listed as homeless in court papers, is accused of assault and burglary. According to the...
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Taylor police: Man attacks girlfriend, resists officers
A Scranton man, upset over his broken vehicle, attacked his girlfriend as she was trying to emergency services, Taylor borough police charge. Chad Thomas, 30, of 533 Hemlock St., is facing charges of strangulation, assault and resisting arrest. According...
High School Sports
Weather continues to affect District 2 playoffs
Inclement weather continues to wreak havoc on the District 2 baseball and softball playoffs. Four games were postponed Wednesday as the tournaments are winding down and the PIAA playoffs are set to begin Monday. Three District 2 softball championship games...
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Here are some famous Yankees who had to go from beard to no beard
The New York Yankees have dropped their ban on beards, 49 years after it was imposed by owner George Steinbrenner. Current owner Hal Steinbrenner, son of The Boss, announced the change Friday before the team’s spring training opener. -
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Photos: Best and worst looks from the 2025 Met Gala
The gala paid tribute to Black fashion and designers and included a Rihanna pregnancy surprise
National News
Stylist says Cassie confided that Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs pressured her into sex marathons
A friend and former stylist of the R&B singer Cassie is the latest witness to...
World News
Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o, Kenyan author and dissident who became a giant of modern literature, dies at 87
He was a perennial candidate for the Nobel literature prize and a long-term artist in...
Business
Nvidia overcomes tariff-driven turbulence to deliver Q1 results that eclipsed projections
Its high-powered chips are making computers seem more human.
Opinion
Letter: Given Jewish history, how can Israel justify Gaza?
Given Jewish history, how can Israel justify Gaza? Editor: On the one hand, no one...
National Politics
Fired federal tech staffers file retaliation claim to a whose chairwoman Trump also fired
A group of roughly 80 fired federal employees appealed their terminations.
Things To Do
Recipes: Use blackberries to make a pie, tiny cakes and even a salad
Blackberries are a welcome addition to cheese platters, smoothies and fruit salads.
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Best one-piece swimsuits
Keep reading to find the best one-piece swimsuits, including a trio of our recommended items...
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Penn State trustees vote to close 7 branch campuses amid declining enrollments
The 25-8 vote by the Penn State trustees to close 7 branch campuses came after...