Roger DuPuis
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Former state Rep. Thom Welby will take the oath of office Tuesday as a Lackawanna County commissioner:
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Welby scheduled to take oath of office as Lackawanna County commissioner on Tuesday
Former state Rep. Thom Welby won a special election for Lackawanna County commissioner on Nov. 4 and will take the oath of office Tuesday.
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November 21, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Former state Rep. Thom Welby will take the oath of office Tuesday as a Lackawanna County commissioner:
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The busy thoroughfare in South Wilkes-Barre has been closed for nearly five months when the first of two sinkholes opened up in the road.
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Wilkes-Barre Mayor Brown says Horton Street reopening pushed back to Nov. 26
The busy thoroughfare in South Wilkes-Barre, which has been closed for nearly five months after two sinkholes opened up this summer, is now expected to reopen next week.
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November 21, 2025 at 8:18 PM
The busy thoroughfare in South Wilkes-Barre has been closed for nearly five months when the first of two sinkholes opened up in the road.
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ESPN gave the University of Scranton women’s basketball team a .1% chance of beating the University of Pittsburgh on Sunday. Scranton entered Pitt’s arena as the underdog — and left with an upset and the attention of national media and new fans.
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University of Scranton women's basketball thrust into national spotlight after 'improbable' win over Division I Pitt
ESPN gave the University of Scranton women’s basketball team a .1% chance of beating the University of Pittsburgh on Sunday. Scranton entered Pitt’s arena as the underdog — and left with an upset and ...
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November 19, 2025 at 5:46 PM
ESPN gave the University of Scranton women’s basketball team a .1% chance of beating the University of Pittsburgh on Sunday. Scranton entered Pitt’s arena as the underdog — and left with an upset and the attention of national media and new fans.
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For Plains Township Commissioner Peter Biscontini, early November’s grave robbery at Good Shepherd Memorial Park isn’t just immoral, it’s personal.
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Body thefts at Good Shepherd Memorial Park a personal tragedy for Plains Twp. commissioner
For Plains Township Commissioner Peter Biscontini, early November’s grave robbery at Good Shepherd Memorial Park isn’t just immoral, it’s personal.
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November 15, 2025 at 12:46 AM
For Plains Township Commissioner Peter Biscontini, early November’s grave robbery at Good Shepherd Memorial Park isn’t just immoral, it’s personal.
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Lackawanna County Detective Colleen Catanese charged Kathie Sico and her son, Michael Sico, with writing on ballots so she could get election judge of elections
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Lackawanna County detective charges two with illegally writing on ballots on Election Day
Lackawanna County Detective Colleen Catanese charged Kathie Sico and her son, Michael Sico, with writing on ballots so she could get election judge of elections.
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November 14, 2025 at 11:41 PM
Lackawanna County Detective Colleen Catanese charged Kathie Sico and her son, Michael Sico, with writing on ballots so she could get election judge of elections
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The record-breaking federal government shutdown ended Wednesday, restoring SNAP benefits to more than 42 million Americans who rely on the food assistance program, including more than 2 million people in Pennsylvania.
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Pa. DHS says full SNAP benefits have been restored to more than 2 million Pennsylvanians
The record-breaking federal government shutdown ended Wednesday, restoring Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, benefits to more than 42 million Americans who rely on the food assistanc...
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November 14, 2025 at 9:13 PM
The record-breaking federal government shutdown ended Wednesday, restoring SNAP benefits to more than 42 million Americans who rely on the food assistance program, including more than 2 million people in Pennsylvania.
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Temple University’s dental school in partnership with the Tamaqua Area Community Partnership, located a site on Center Street for a proposed rural dentistry campus, which is set to open for students in time for the Fall 2026 semester.
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Temple University, Tamaqua Area Community Partnership announce location for rural dentistry campus
Temple University’s dental school in partnership with the Tamaqua Area Community Partnership, located a site on Center Street for a proposed rural dentistry campus, which is set to open for students i...
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November 14, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Temple University’s dental school in partnership with the Tamaqua Area Community Partnership, located a site on Center Street for a proposed rural dentistry campus, which is set to open for students in time for the Fall 2026 semester.
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Thom Shubilla resigned as party chairman after the Luzerne County Democratic Party overwhelmingly voted no confidence in him at a meeting Wednesday evening.
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Shubilla steps down as chairman of Luzerne County Democrats after no-confidence vote
Thom Shubilla resigned as party chairman after the Luzerne County Democratic Party overwhelmingly voted no confidence in him at a meeting Wednesday evening.
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November 13, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Thom Shubilla resigned as party chairman after the Luzerne County Democratic Party overwhelmingly voted no confidence in him at a meeting Wednesday evening.
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Leaders in Harrisburg appear to have agreed on the basics of a state budget deal, as both the state House and Senate prepared to meet Wednesday morning.
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Harrisburg leaders nearing $50.1B budget deal, more than four months late
Leaders in Harrisburg appear to have agreed on the basics of a state budget deal, as both the state House and Senate prepared to meet Wednesday morning. But environmental advocates say they're on high...
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November 12, 2025 at 5:30 AM
Leaders in Harrisburg appear to have agreed on the basics of a state budget deal, as both the state House and Senate prepared to meet Wednesday morning.
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PennDOT will host separate meetings this week on two upcoming bridge projects in Wilkes-Barre. The agency is planning major work on the Market Street Bridge, and replacing the Blackman Street bridge over a rail line in the city.
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PennDOT to host Wilkes-Barre meetings on Market Street, Blackman Street bridge projects
PennDOT will host separate meetings this week on two upcoming bridge projects in Wilkes-Barre. The agency is planning major work on the Market Street Bridge, and replacing the Blackman Street bridge o...
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November 11, 2025 at 8:08 PM
PennDOT will host separate meetings this week on two upcoming bridge projects in Wilkes-Barre. The agency is planning major work on the Market Street Bridge, and replacing the Blackman Street bridge over a rail line in the city.
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With some districts refusing to pay charter school bills amid financial strife — and with no budget subsidies for the state to pull from — Pennsylvania charter schools have no revenue.
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'Lights can't stay on' at NEPA charter schools if state budget impasse continues
Bear Creek Community Charter School could run out of money for payroll or be forced to temporarily close if the state budget impasse reaches into the new year. While school districts statewide deplete...
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November 10, 2025 at 9:31 PM
With some districts refusing to pay charter school bills amid financial strife — and with no budget subsidies for the state to pull from — Pennsylvania charter schools have no revenue.
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Mark Duda's football program at Lackawanna College changes lives. The former NFL player announced this week that a diagnosis of Parkinson's disease has caused him to retire after this season.
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Legendary coach Mark Duda, who built Lackawanna College football program and changed lives, to retire after Parkinson's diagnosis
Mark Duda's football program at Lackawanna College changes lives. The former NFL player announced this week that a diagnosis of Parkinson's disease has caused him to retire after this season.
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November 7, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Mark Duda's football program at Lackawanna College changes lives. The former NFL player announced this week that a diagnosis of Parkinson's disease has caused him to retire after this season.
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Democrats rode to victory in the race for Luzerne County Council Tuesday night, reclaiming the body's majority, while voters handed the county controller's office to another member of their party and rejected proposed changes to the county's home rule charter.
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Democrats ride to victory in key Luzerne County races, proposed charter changes rejected
Democrats rode to victory in the race for Luzerne County Council Tuesday night, reclaiming the body's majority, while voters handed the county controller's office to another member of their party and ...
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November 5, 2025 at 5:33 AM
Democrats rode to victory in the race for Luzerne County Council Tuesday night, reclaiming the body's majority, while voters handed the county controller's office to another member of their party and rejected proposed changes to the county's home rule charter.
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Former state Rep. Thom Welby, a Democrat, easily defeated two challengers to win the right to finish out the term of former Lackawanna County Commissioner Matt McGloin.
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Thom Welby wins special election for Lackawanna County commissioner
Former state Rep. Thom Welby, a Democrat, easily defeated two challengers to win the right to finish out the term of former Commissioner Matt McGloin.
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November 5, 2025 at 3:50 AM
Former state Rep. Thom Welby, a Democrat, easily defeated two challengers to win the right to finish out the term of former Lackawanna County Commissioner Matt McGloin.
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PennDOT mourns death of 'steady, reliable' District 4 Executive Richard N. Roman
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PennDOT mourns death of 'steady, reliable' District 4 Executive Richard N. Roman
Richard N. Roman, a longtime Pennsylvania Department of Transportation official who had led PennDOT's District 4 since 2019, has died, the agency said Monday.
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November 3, 2025 at 8:29 PM
PennDOT mourns death of 'steady, reliable' District 4 Executive Richard N. Roman
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ICE identifies Honduran father taken into custody in Dunmore, gives background on case
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ICE identifies Honduran father taken into custody in Dunmore, gives background on case
ICE says Concepción Castro-Delcid and his minor daughter, who was not identified, were facing final removal orders and are being returned to Honduras.
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October 31, 2025 at 6:06 PM
ICE identifies Honduran father taken into custody in Dunmore, gives background on case
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'This wasn’t some violent criminal,' Dunmore mayor says after man, daughter arrested by ICE agents
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'This wasn’t some violent criminal,' Dunmore mayor says after man, daughter arrested by ICE agents
Dunmore Mayor Max Conway confirms what he has learned about the arrest of a Honduran single father and his daughter Wednesday morning in the borough.
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October 30, 2025 at 9:01 PM
'This wasn’t some violent criminal,' Dunmore mayor says after man, daughter arrested by ICE agents
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Government shutdown watch: SNAP benefits on pause for more than 2 million Pennsylvanians
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Government shutdown watch: SNAP benefits on pause for more than 2 million Pennsylvanians
November’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, benefits will not be paid to Pennsylvanians due to the federal government shutdown. The U.S. Department of Agriculture notified states ea...
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October 30, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Government shutdown watch: SNAP benefits on pause for more than 2 million Pennsylvanians
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Commonwealth Health System and Tenor Health Foundation on Friday signed a purchase agreement for the sale of Commonwealth's three NEPA hospitals. The deal is expected to close by the end of the year, subject to funding and regulatory review.
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Officials confirm CHS, Tenor Health sign deal for sale of Scranton, Wilkes-Barre hospitals
Commonwealth Health System and Tenor Health Foundation on Friday signed a purchase agreement for the sale of Commonwealth's three NEPA hospitals. The deal is expected to close by the end of the year, ...
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October 24, 2025 at 10:52 PM
Commonwealth Health System and Tenor Health Foundation on Friday signed a purchase agreement for the sale of Commonwealth's three NEPA hospitals. The deal is expected to close by the end of the year, subject to funding and regulatory review.
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Wilkes-Barre police: Scranton man points gun at 'No Kings' rally protesters on Public Square
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Wilkes-Barre police: Scranton man points gun at 'No Kings' rally protesters on Public Square
Police arrested Michael Kolarik, of Scranton, on Saturday for allegedly pointing a gun at two women attending the anti-Trump rally on Wilkes-Barre Public Square.
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October 20, 2025 at 7:59 PM
Wilkes-Barre police: Scranton man points gun at 'No Kings' rally protesters on Public Square
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600 miles. 4.5 hours each way through 4 states. Great day for road trip to the famous Buc-ee's in Rockingham, Virginia for some brisket, beef jerky, swag and a meet up with the beaver mascot:
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NANTICOKE NEWSROOM via Buc-ee's in Rockingham, Virginia. Brisket, beef jerky and beaver mascot!
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October 20, 2025 at 7:57 PM
600 miles. 4.5 hours each way through 4 states. Great day for road trip to the famous Buc-ee's in Rockingham, Virginia for some brisket, beef jerky, swag and a meet up with the beaver mascot:
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It's not just you: Amazon cloud outage takes down many online services around the world
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It's not just you: Amazon cloud outage takes down many online services around the world
A problem with Amazon’s cloud computing service disrupted internet use around the world Monday, taking down a broad range of online services, including social media, gaming, food delivery, streaming a...
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October 20, 2025 at 7:53 PM
It's not just you: Amazon cloud outage takes down many online services around the world
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Lucas Aron Gartrell is charged with criminal homicide and related charges for trying to kill his parents and shooting and killing a security officer at The Hideout in Wayne County.
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Police: Son shoots parents, kills security officer in Wayne County gated community
Lucas Aron Gartrell is charged with criminal homicide and related charges for trying to kill his parents and shooting and killing a security officer at The Hideout in Wayne County.
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September 29, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Lucas Aron Gartrell is charged with criminal homicide and related charges for trying to kill his parents and shooting and killing a security officer at The Hideout in Wayne County.
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Rite Aid stores apparently all closed in Pennsylvania, where pharmacy chain was born
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Rite Aid stores apparently all closed in Pennsylvania, where pharmacy chain was born
The drugstore chain still lists four Pennsylvania locations on its website, but it appears the last Keystone State Rite Aid actually closed in August.
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September 8, 2025 at 11:50 AM
Rite Aid stores apparently all closed in Pennsylvania, where pharmacy chain was born
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