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Trump’s latest pardons benefit an array of political allies 564z3v

Luzerne County court lease presented and debated 694n2

LCCC hosts commencement ceremony 2d3k5q

Officials: North Washington Street Bridge rebuild can move forward, poses no environmental impact 21x1h

Wilkes-Barre announces street cleaning schedule for Tuesday through Friday v4c3v

3 veterans presented Quilts of Valor at Glen Lyon American Legion w726h

Airport director about Breeze Airlines: ‘Good things happen to those who wait’ 2k484s

Road work in Wilkes-Barre scheduled for new water main installation f4z3s

Ford recalls more than a million vehicles 2a1n3k

Luzerne County court lease presented and debated 694n2

Luzerne County Court Paul Hindmarsh made a fervent plea for county council to approve a 15-year property lease needed to house family court under one roof.

LCCC hosts commencement ceremony 2d3k5q

Luzerne County Community College hosted its 56th commencement ceremony Thursday, May 29, at Mohegan Arena in Wilkes-Barre Township.

Harvard grads cheer commencement speakers who call for the school to stand strong 691y14

CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (AP) — Harvard graduates celebrated commencement on Thursday at a pivotal time for the Ivy League school, cheering speakers who stressed the importance of maintaining a diverse and international student body while standing up for the truth at a time the esteemed university is under threat by the Trump istration.

Dallas 2017 school shooting fabricated by 2020 graduate 5x6d6j

A story in a Kentucky newspaper published online Feb. 12 included quotes from a Dallas School District graduate claiming he survived a school shooting at the high school in 2017.

Dr. Richard Abbas Alley Gives $2 Million to Wilkes University School of Education j3p2b

Wilkes University has received a $2 million gift to its School of Education. The gift, given by local physician and philanthropist Dr. Richard Abbas Alley, will be used to the University’s...

Earth Conservancy secures $6.7M grant for land reclamation and park development 2j662y

HANOVER TWP. — A former strip mine once used for debris disposal from Hurricane Agnes in 1972 will be transformed into a vibrant community park, thanks to a $6.7 million grant from the PA Department of Environmental Protection, Terry Ostrowski, president/CEO at Earth Conservancy, announced Wednesday.

Luzerne County Council votes to buy historic train station and initiate litigation over rail line debt 3k4d25

A Luzerne County Council majority voted Tuesday to purchase the historic train station property in downtown Wilkes-Barre for $615,000 and initiate litigation against the county Redevelopment Authority over an outstanding debt related to its rail line.

Luzerne County Flood Protection Authority, Wilkes-Barre City officials give tour of new Kirby Park maintenance facility 5f2m5z

WILKES-BARRE — Nearly a year after the completion of a new maintenance and storage facility in Kirby Park, of the Luzerne County Flood Protection Authority (LCFPA) and officials from Wilkes-Barre on Wednesday gave a tour of the building, which was a t project between the two entities.

Protesters rally against Rep. Bresnahan’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ vote c3729

FORTY FORT — Frustrated constituents of U.S. Rep. Rob Bresnahan gathered outside of his 900 Rutter Avenue office in Luzerne County to protest the freshman congressman’s vote in favor of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which will almost certainly result in cuts to Medicaid should it become law.

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Penn State’s 2025 White Out set for Sept. 27 in primetime against Oregon 526572

On the Money: Take the over in Friday’s World Series rematch 6q1z4k

Kellum’s MVP performance lifts Pioneers to win in UNICO game 35714u

Pacers a win away from NBA Finals as Knicks need another playoff comeback 6y1j5v

Worcester’s ninth-inning homer break tie, sinks RailRiders 23525b

H.S. Softball/Baseball: District 2 championship games rained out on Wednesday 2gw50

MLB: Harper survives injury scare as Phillies defeat Braves 6u29x

H.S. Baseball: MMI Prep routs Susquehanna for D2-A title 5b3m6i

SCRANTON – Adam Frask had just completed hitting for the cycle in the minimum four at-bats, but he was not finished yet.

Djokovic bothered by the weather more than anything in 1st-round win f2x2j

PARIS (AP) — Novak Djokovic experienced the lowest of lows — pulling out of the French Open after tearing the meniscus in his right knee — and the highest of highs — winning a long-sought Olympic gold medal for Serbia — at Roland-Garros last year. This trip to the site went smoothly, once he got going.

H.S. Softball: Wilkes-Barre Area’s season ends with title game loss 5v3d6j

EDWARDSVILLE —Kayce Martin crushed a two-run home run to center in the first inning. Jordan Prushinski blasted a solo homer to the same spot in the seventh.

Late surge leads Redeemer softball to District 2 championship c222v

SCRANTON — Holy Redeemer never had an issue getting runners aboard on Tuesday, but through the first four innings the Royals couldn’t figure out how to bring those runners home.

H.S. Football: UNICO All-Star Football Classic set for Wednesday night 4k6r2c

District 2 is in the middle of baseball and softball championship games, but here comes a peek into the fall sports season.

Hurricanes avoid another sweep, stave off elimination by beating Panthers 3-0 in Game 4 6oy3y

SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — With their season on the line, the Carolina Hurricanes found a way to play their best hockey.

Thunder fend off T-wolves 128-126 to take 3-1 lead behind SGA’s 40-point game 8622l

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 40 points, 10 rebounds and nine assists in a steely performance befitting the NBA MVP, and the Oklahoma City Thunder snapped back from a 42-point loss by beating the Minnesota Timberwolves 128-126 in Game 4 on Monday night to take a 3-1 lead in the Western Conference finals.

Fever star Caitlin Clark out at least 2 weeks with left quad strain 4d2d3v

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark will miss at least two weeks after straining her left quadriceps during Saturday’s 90-88 loss to the defending WNBA champion New York Liberty.

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