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Beyond the Byline: Going back to school is a good thing
WILKES-BARRE — There was a time when “back to school” meant something. It meant that summer playtime was over and schooltime was upon us. It meant that it was time to learn and move on to our next challenge. Back then, the same kids we played with...
The future looks bright
I admit it’s a small sample size. Minuscule, actually. Of the roughly 3 million high school seniors in the U.S. today, I am drawing my conclusions from an experience with just 10 of them. That’s .0003% of the group. And to be honest, my group of 10 was...
Pittston Tomato Festival a smashing success
The 41st annual Pittston Tomato Festival was held Thursday, Aug. 15, through Sunday, Aug. 18, in downtown Pittston. The event included live music, food, vendors, rides, contests, a 5K run and walk and a parade. Here are photos from the opening and closing days and "Parade Day" Saturday, Aug. 17.
Combating gang violence in Scranton
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Anti-gang efforts are ramping up in Lackawanna County and specifically in Scranton as gang-related crimes continue to increase. “Unfortunately we have seen an uptick in gang activity,” said Mark Powell the Lackawanna County District Attorney. That has prompted Lackawanna County officials not only...
Explosive offense helps Lackawanna Trail win the battle for Wyoming County (video highlights)
The town of Tunkhannock was packed with football fans for Friday night’s game between the Lackawanna Trail Lions and the Tunkhannock Tigers. While both teams had different storylines heading into this game, they both had one in common: Business. Tunkhannock started off strong by stopping Lackawanna Trail’s potent offense and forcing them to go 3 and out to start the game. Once the crowd got into the game Tunkhannock scored first as senior TE Karver Lewis scored to put the Tigers up first.
Six arrested in months-long drug investigation
LUZERNE CO. (WOLF) — Six people were arrested following a months-long drug investigation in Luzerne County, authorities announced. According to the Luzerne County District Attorney's Office, in the early morning hours on Thursday, authorities executed a raid at the Eagle Ridge Apartments in Edwardsville, the result of a months-long drug trafficking investigation.
Honoring late Nanticoke head coach in first game of the season
NANTICOKE, Pa. — Hearts were heavy at the Greater Nanticoke Area Trojan's Field during a moment of silence for their Head Coach, Scott Dennis, who suddenly passed away at his home on Tuesday. The team pushed through the pain to play their first game in his honor. "We decided...
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