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3:45 AM

Mom joins critics of Ciavarella

WILKES-BARRE – When her 14-year-old son was arrested three years ago, Tracy Stair said she planned to hire an attorney to represent him at his juvenile court hearing, but was stunned by the response of the lawyer she contacted.

9:13 AM

Ex-manager: O.J. confessed to killings

LOS ANGELES — A memorabilia dealer who profited from O.J. Simpson for many years is the latest former crony to write a tell-all book, this one alleging a groggy Simpson, high on marijuana, confessed to killing his ex-wife after he was acquitted.

3:37 AM

King’s exceeds fundraising goal

WILKES-BARRE – After five years, King’s College has completed the most ambitious capital fundraising effort in its 62-year history. Saturday night, at the annual President’s dinner, college officials announced the goal of $30 million has not only been met, it was exceeded by $7 million.

3:38 AM

Laflin officials do yardwork to save money

LAFLIN - Shortly after 8 a.m., Tom Parry, president of Laflin Council, began cutting the grass on the Little League’s baseball field.

3:36 AM

Local Green Party picks nominee for president

WILKES-BARRE – Luzerne County’s Green Party on Saturday nominated former six-term Georgia congresswoman Cynthia McKinney as the party’s choice for president.

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