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FORTY FORT — Residents of the borough will be talking trash over the next week. Read moreForty Fort leaders to debate trash collection options at council meeting 💬
Luzerne County opposes counting of write-in votes in GOP primary for 117th District state House seat
The Luzerne County office of law filed a legal brief in county court on Monday, requesting the court deny a petition from state Rep. Mike Cabe… Read moreLuzerne County opposes counting of write-in votes in GOP primary for 117th District state House seat 💬
The Northeast Pennsylvania Cricket Club, established in 2010, held its annual event Sunday at the club's grounds on Terrace Street in Forty Fort. Read moreNEPA Cricket Club hosts community event 💬
A registered sex offender who started a sexually explicit online chat with the purported parent of a teenage girl was arrested over the weeken… Read moreSex offender snared in undercover child sex sting 💬
Luzerne County Council is scheduled to vote Tuesday on the appointment of a county resident to fill the citizen seat on the newly formed Commi… Read moreLuzerne County Council to appoint citizen to opioid commission, vote on airport consultant Tuesday 💬
State treasurer Stacy Garrity announced that more than $59.3 million of unclaimed property — including four military decorations — is owed to … Read moreGarrity announces more than $59M is owed to Luzerne County residents 💬
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SCRANTON — His steps were spot-on. Seth Berry hit the board and ripped through the cool wind inside Scranton Veterans Memorial Stadium. Read moreD2 TRACK & FIELD: WVC claims 12 gold medals on Day 1 💬
The Misericordia University baseball team knew it was heading to the NCAA Division III tournament. That much was certain after the Cougars received an automatic bid following their Freedom Con… Read moreMisericordia baseball selected to host regional beginning Friday 💬
James Bottger began his week with a complete-game five-hitter with 12 strikeouts in a win over Valley West. Not only did he set the tone on the mound for the Wolfpack, Bottger, who also plays … Read moreAthlete of the Week: James Bottger 💬
Top-ranked teams are still alive as the District 2 Tennis Championships are winding down. Read moreD2 TENNIS: Doubles teams advance to semifinal of championship tournament 💬
The Wilkes University baseball team had five players selected to the 2024 All-Landmark baseball team. Read moreCOLLEGE ROUNDUP: Five Wilkes baseball players receive Landmark Conference honors 💬
Abington Heights and Scranton Prep will take their best shots at dethroning mighty Crestwood in the District 2 girls lacrosse postseason. Read moreD2 GIRLS LACROSSE: Contenders chasing Crestwood in Class 2A 💬
Max Kranick is coming home, in more ways than one. Read moreKranick clears waivers, could lead to RailRiders meeting next week 💬
Lakeland got off to a fast start and captured a pair of gold medals during a frantic afternoon session at the District 2 Track and Field Championships on Monday at Scranton Veterans Memorial Stadium. Read moreMONDAY'S HS TRACK: Lakeland girls get off to good start at D2 Class 2A championships 💬
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