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Little League: Plains defeats Valley View in Section 5 Major Baseball elimination game
DALLAS TWP. — If there was anything positive about a rain delay of one hour and 18 minutes Monday evening, it was that Plains had a lead. And when the game ended well later than expected, Plains had a 5-1 victory over Valley View in a Section 5 Little League Baseball elimination game at Back Mountain Little League.
Waverly Comm to host Wine Fest
Tired of ads? Subscribers enjoy a distraction-free reading experience. . The Waverly Community House will host its first ever summer afternoon fundraising event – The Waverly Wine Fest – from noon to 4 p.m. Aug. 10 onThe Comm back lawn.
Federal judge dismisses Trump classified documents case over concerns with prosecutor’s appointment
WASHINGTON — The federal judge presiding over the classified documents case against former President Donald Trump in Florida dismissed the prosecution on Monday, siding with defense lawyers who said the special counsel who filed the charges was illegally appointed by the Justice Department. The decision by U.S. District Judge...
Cartwright honors Pulpit Boxing in Pittston with flag flown over U.S. Capitol
PITTSTON – On Monday afternoon, Cong. Matt Cartwright presented a U.S. Flag flown over the United States Capitol Building, Washington, D.C. to Pulpit Boxing, a nonprofit gym. It was also announced through the City of Pittston, Pulpit Boxing would have a new, larger home with seating for spectators. Pulpit...
Wilkes-Barre street cleaning schedule announced for July 17-18
Tired of ads? Subscribers enjoy a distraction-free reading experience. Wilkes-Barre Mayor George Brown announced the following street cleaning schedule from Wednesday, July 17 and Thursday, July 18. “No Parking” signs, with the street sweeping day indicated, will be posted during street cleaning in each neighborhood. Vehicles will be ticketed if...
King’s College earns reaccreditation from Middle States Commission
WILKES-BARRE — The accreditation status of King’s College has been extended by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) through the 2031-32 academic year following a thorough examination of its fiscal health, enrollment operations, academic offerings and student success rates. According to a report issued in June...
WB mayor orders American flags at half-staff
Tired of ads? Subscribers enjoy a distraction-free reading experience. Wilkes-Barre Mayor George Brown Monday ordered all American flags on city property to be placed at half-staff, in accordance with the United States flag code, in response to the events that took place over the weekend at former President Donald Trump’s rally in Butler County, where a gunman opened fire in an apparent attempt to assassinate the presumptive Republican presidential nominee.
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