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10:39 AM

Kingston police investigate fatal hit and run

KINGSTON - A woman in her 30s was killed when struck by three vehicles as she crossed Wyoming Avenue, near Pierce Street, late Wednesday night, Police Chief Keith Keiper said.

Biden energizes Dems

DENVER — Barack Obama stepped triumphantly into history Wednesday night, the first black American to win a major party presidential nomination, as thousands of Democrats transformed their convention hall into a joyful, shouting celebration.
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12:30 PM

UPDATE: Hairdresser had heroin, stolen handgun, arrest records say

WILKES-BARRE - A hairdresser arrested on Wednesday for allegedly selling heroin from a hair salon business on North River Street was in possession of a stolen firearm, according to arrest records.

12:20 PM

Newport Township police arrest fourth person in meth lab probe

NEWPORT TWP. - A fourth person has been charged in connection to an alleged methamphetamine laboratory found inside a Rock Street residence last week.

12:03 PM

Man charged in fatal shooting of step-son sent to Luzerne County Court

WEST PITTSTON - A district judge ruled that prosecutors established a case against 73-year old George William Carson, charged by state police at Wyoming and Jackson Township police in the fatal shooting of his step-son, Kevin Sult, at their Jackson Township home in June.

6:16 AM

Cops: Drugs sold from salon

A hairdresser was arrested Wednesday evening for allegedly selling heroin out of a beauty salon in Wilkes-Barre.

New values of properties in West Pittston debated

While researching the new assessed value of a family property in West Pittston, Santo Agati stumbled upon three examples of properties that he believes should have been valued significantly higher.
Reassessment firm to mail revised notices

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PENNSYLVANIA NEWS

AG: Cash-strapped Pa. borough officials corrupt

The council president, former borough manager and two other officials have been charged with stealing money and equipment from a cash-strapped borough in western Pennsylvania.

Jurors hear arguments in Ohio microwaved-baby case

A prosecutor says an Ohio mother intentionally put her month-old baby in a microwave oven and cooked the child to death.

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Our Batman: A controversial crime fighter EDWARD LEWIS OPINION

Love him or hate him, Bob Kadluboski serves the Wilkes-Barre area like the fictional Batman serves Gotham City.

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Politics

Some Hillary fans not backing Obama

Staunch Hillary Clinton supporter Judy O’Connor said the New York senator delivered a great endorsement speech Tuesday night, but it wasn’t enough to convince her to vote for Barac ...

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Business

Poll: Job market dismal

NEW YORK — American workers’ confidence in the job market is as low as it was during the 2001 recession, according to a survey released Thursday.

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More parents are choosing the ‘single-child’ family unit

CHICAGO — Shereen Peterson worries about her son.

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Entertainment

Hallmark draws seasoned actors

Hollywood is not a nostalgic town. The TV stars of yesteryear might get a star on the sidewalk, but they are often shunned when it comes to what they truly covet: another juicy rol ...

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WVW Class of ’68 plans reunion

The Wyoming Valley West High School Class of 1968 will hold its 40th anniversary reunion celebration Saturday at Irem Temple Pavilion, Dallas. Eddie Day and the Starfires will prov ...

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Ga. town's scarecrows h(a)unting for world record

This small northeastern Georgia town's population boom is frightening. In a bid to break a world record for scarecrows and scare up some fun for the fall season, thousands of st ...