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Study: U.S. presidential elections can influence local prosecutor races
National politics don’t stay in the federal arena. Instead, they are increasingly filtering down to local races — including the prosecutor’s office. Having the same political party alignment as a successful U.S. presidential candidate gives an incumbent prosecutor a significant edge in re-election, according to recent research by Binghamton University Political Science Professor Jeffrey L. Yates. Local prosecutors are important and powerful actors in the criminal justice system, he pointed out.
Best bets for this weekend's entertainment
Country singer Lanie Gardner is the finale highlight of the Rockin’ the River free concert series Friday. Gardner came to attention when her cover of Fleetwood Mac's “Dreams” went viral on social media a few years ago. Her single “Chasing The Wind” is in movie theaters now on the “Twisters” soundtrack. Opening act is The Broke Pines. River Common at Millennium Circle, North River Street, Wilkes-Barre. Food vendors open at 5 p.m. Music from 6 to 9.
Coal Region welcomes Snedeker with applause, checks
The Coal Region welcomed Newswatch 16 morning meteorologist, Joe Snedeker, with applause and checks in support of St. Joseph’s Center, in Scranton. In its 27th year, "Go Joe" celebrates the "Year of the Inflatables!" to raise funds for individuals and families served by the Catholic agency.
Students help spruce up City Hall grounds
Wilkes-Barre Mayor George Brown and City Councilman Stan Mirin (District C) welcomed students from Wilkes-Barre Area School District’s Creative and Performing Arts Academy to City Hall on Tuesday. The students presented the city with park benches and garbage covers that were designed and painted for the beautification of City Hall’s grounds.
Live at the Dietrich
“Did you understand the meaning of the ending of the movie?”
State Rep. Ryan Mackenzie holds roundtable discussion with veterans
State Rep. Ryan Mackenzie held a roundtable discussion Tuesday night with local veterans in the area. Removing Moles & Skin Tags Has Never Been This Easy. When Tinnitus Won't Stop, Do This (Watch) ZenCortex. Eat This Once (Daily) for Swollen Legs, Ankles and Feet. WellnessGaze Edema. A Simple Method to...
Trail seniors get one last show
Jordan Chmielewski had a night he will never forget.
Scranton Jewish Food Festival begins July 28 with new art exhibit and the unity of food
Every year, Rabbi Benny Rapoport is asked what his favorite item is at the Jewish Food Festival in Scranton. He finesses the tough question with different answers for different moods.
Environmental remediation the Wyoming Area School Intermediate Center expected to conclude in 2 weeks, won't delay start of school
Environmental remediation work at the Wyoming Area School Intermediate Center in West Pittston began Tuesday, will take roughly two weeks to complete and is not expected to impact the upcoming school year, officials said at Tuesday's school board meeting. The Wyoming Area School District closed the intermediate center on Montgomery...
Convicted murderer Patrick Russin arraigned on ethnic intimidation, assault charges
DALLAS TWP. — A Back Mountain man who admitted to his role in the shotgun slayings of two men in May 2003, was arraigned Monday on allegations he initiated a struggle with Dallas Township police officers and damaged a garage door in April. Patrick Raymond Russin, 54, of North...
Scranton man charged with 1.5 million dollars in covid fraud
A Scranton man has been charged with fraudulently obtaining more than $1.5 million in COVID funding. The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced Friday that James G. Miller Jr. was charged with fraudulently obtaining the money through false representations in multiple applications for assistance. Miller and his co-conspirators are charged with filing fraudulent applications for pandemic stimulus funds, including Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) benefits, Lost Wage Assistance (LWA) payments and Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans.
Local libraries get helping hand in Wilkes-Barre
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Over $200,000 was awarded to local libraries on Monday in Luzerne County to help them keep their doors open. The funding was made possible through an LSA grant. Senator Marty Flynn, along with Eddie Day Pashinski were on hand for the event where officials announced funding for a family restroom […]
Optimism, heartbreak in Lackawanna County after Biden drops out of race
SCRANTON — From the sidewalk in front of President Joe Biden's childhood home on North Washington Avenue, Mayor Paige Gebhardt Cognetti expressed optimism amid heartbreak hours after his decision to drop out of the 2024 presidential race. "I'm heartbroken, but as Democrats we march on into these next 100...
Whose statue sits in front of the Broome County Courthouse? Here's the 100-year-old story
It is always hard when someone you know turns 100 years old, and no one paid any attention of that important event. Worse still is when this writer, who has steeped himself in the history of the area for decades, is one who forgot to celebrate this milestone. Now, I must note, before someone thinks I was callous and forgot to mark the life of a centenarian – that I am not talking about a live...
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