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Tuesday, March 19, 2024

Luzerne County Council members visit Keystone Mission

Several Luzerne County Council members visited Keystone Mission’s Innovation Center for Homeless and Poverty in Wilkes-Barre Monday as part of an ongoing tour of American Rescue Plan funding recipients.

VA helps vets celebrate St. Patrick’s Day

WILKES-BARRE — The recreation room on the second floor of the VA Medical Center was covered in green Sunday for 11th annual American Legion District 12 St. Patrick’s Day party where veterans and their families celebrated the holiday with some good food, games and music.

Newport Township tops Luzerne County municipalities for construction growth in past year

Out of all Luzerne County municipalities, Newport Township had the most property assessment growth over the past year, analysis of the latest tax base certification shows.

‘Aimee’s Story’ one of courage, with a message to be heard

WILKES-BARRE — Aimee Kearney is sharing her story for one reason and one reason only — to prevent anyone from having to go through what she has gone through in her battle against colorectal cancer.

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From 4-leaf clovers to some unexpected history, all you need to know about St. Patrick’s Day

NEW YORK — If it’s March, and it’s green, it must be St. Patrick’s Day.

The first ship to use a new sea route delivers aid to Gaza, Israeli miliary says

WADI GAZA, Gaza Strip — A ship delivered 200 tons of humanitarian supplies, food and water to Gaza on Friday, the Israeli military said, inaugurating a sea route from Cyprus for aid to help ease the humanitarian crisis brought by Israel’s 5-month-old offensive in the enclave.

Prosecutor leaves Georgia election case against Trump after relationship with district attorney

ATLANTA — A special prosecutor who had a romantic relationship with Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis formally withdrew Friday from the Georgia election interference case against Donald Trump after a judge ruled he had to leave or Willis couldn’t continue to pursue the charges.

Pa. local governments want long-term state money for cybersecurity as federal grant fills the gap

STATE COLLEGE — Local governments in Pennsylvania could soon have access to up to $25 million in federal funding to help them prepare for digital security threats facing critical infrastructure, according to Gov. Josh Shapiro’s budget proposal.

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‘Art and science:’ How bracketologists are using artificial intelligence this March Madness

College hoops fans might want to think again before pinning their hopes of a perfect March Madness bracket on artificial intelligence.

Bettors counting on upsets as they put money on long shots this March Madness

LAS VEGAS — Given the numerous upsets that led to last year’s unusual Final Four and the many bids stolen in this season’s conference tournaments, bettors aren’t inclined to go chalk when laying wagers for the NCAA Tournament.

March Madness features several NBA prospects. But they likely won’t get drafted among 1st few picks

Anyone watching the NCAA Tournament exclusively to get a closer look at the top prospects in the upcoming NBA draft is in for a disappointment.

March Madness kicks off with First Four games and teams looking to do some bracket busting

DAYTON, Ohio — A year ago, Fairleigh Dickinson landed in the First Four and by the following weekend became one of the most improbable bracket-busters in NCAA Tournament history.

UConn back at No. 1 in AP Top 25 ahead of repeat bid in March Madness; Houston, Purdue, Iowa St. next

Reigning national champion Connecticut is back at No. 1 in The Associated Press Top 25 men’s college basketball poll a day after being named the top overall seed for the NCAA Tournament.

White Sox LHP Garrett Crochet will make his 1st career start on opening day

Garrett Crochet’s first career start will be one to remember.

Top-seeded Boilermakers return to March Madness with new look thanks to stronger backcourt

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Purdue guard Fletcher Loyer can already sense a difference this March.

From ailing Jayhawks to injured Eagles, health could help to decide this year’s NCAA Tournament

LAWRENCE, Kan. — Bill Self was downright curious to see what Kansas would look like in the Big 12 Tournament when injuries to Hunter Dickinson and fellow All-American candidate Kevin McCullar Jr. ruled them out for the games in Kansas City.

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