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Fort victims had different reasons for enlisting

The 13 people killed when an Army psychiatrist allegedly opened fire on fellow soldiers at Fort Hood, Texas, included a pregnant woman who was preparing to return home, a man wh ...

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• Fort victims had different reasons for enlisting

Suspect asked for advice on going to fight Muslims

The Army psychiatrist suspected of going on a shooting rampage at Fort Hood recently asked for advice on what he should tell fellow soldiers concerned about fighting Muslims in ...

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Coughlin shuts out Valley West

KINGSTON – Destiny never showed up to greet Wyoming Valley West at Spartan Stadium on Friday night.

• Price, Pittston down Warriors
• Fighting Irish expect tough test vs. Navy
• Nicholas leads Cougars past Berwick

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• Recent fire reminder of what’s at stake EDWARD LEWIS OPINION

New Pittston mayor gets 98% of vote

PITTSTON – Jason Klush is excited about leading his hometown as mayor. It’s the Democrat’s first time in the political arena, but he said he believes he will bring new-initiative i ...

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Two city family funeral homes merge

WILKES-BARRE – Two city families each with a long history in politics and the funeral business have merged.

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• Business briefs

Modern fireplaces get back to basics

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Since we were cave dwellers, the hearth has been the heart of the home. Over time, fireplaces naturally became the focal point in the family room, dressed up wit ...

• A fix-up strategy before you sell
• Welcome winter with weather-proofing chores YOUR PLACE ALAN J. HEAVENS
• Cool digs

Put a paintbrush in an elephant’s

Put a paintbrush in an elephant’s trunk, and you just might end up with an example of larger-than-life talent.

• Noting Mozart, Tchaikovsky
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• Meet some masters of the spoken word

Knights of Columbus of Our Lady of Czestochowa installs officers

The Knights of Columbus of Our Lady of Czestochowa, Fourth Degree Assembly 1928 has conducted its annual installation of officers for the fraternal year at the Assumpta Council, Lu ...

• Glen Lyon Knights of Columbus announce officers
• St. Jude’s students celebrate St. Francis feast with Blessing of Pets
• names and faces

Fla. police: Graffiti artist left work incomplete

Police in Florida say a graffiti artist who apparently ran out of paint midway through a spray-painted creation left a note to potential critics to explain the unfinished work.< ...

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