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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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Abingtons Flag Day: Abington Memorial VFW Post 7069, Clarks Summit, Flag Day ceremony, June 14, 11 a.m., Veterans Park monument on South State Street, Clarks Summit. Moscow Yard sale: Moscow Methodist Church, 126 Church St., spring yard sale, Saturday and...
High School Sports
D2 CLASS 5A BASEBALL CAPSULE: Abington Heights vs. Pittston Area
Class 5A 1-Pittston Area (21-0) vs. 2-Abington Heights (17-4) When: Thursday, 4:30 p.m. Where: Wilkes University ission: Tickets must be purchased online through Hometown Ticketing. Go to piaad2.org, click on the link and find the game you’d like to attend....
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Here are some famous Yankees who had to go from beard to no beard
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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
Judge considers whether Florida’s attorney general should be held in contempt over immigration law
A federal judge was considering whether Florida’s attorney general disobeyed her temporary order.
World News
Trump’s envoy has ‘good feelings’ about Gaza ceasefire talks. Here’s where things stand
U.S. President Donald Trump’s Mideast envoy expressed optimism about brokering an agreement to halt the...
Business
CEO pay rose nearly 10% in 2024 as stock prices and profits soared
The typical compensation package for chief executives who run companies in the S&P 500 jumped...
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
$14 billion in clean energy projects have been canceled in the US this year, analysis says
Companies are concerned that clean energy projects will be in jeopardy.
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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Pennsylvania News
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...