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Barber Ford finds success in growing commercial truck line

Barber Ford finds success in growing commercial truck line

October 13, 2019

EXETER — For nearly a century, Barber Ford of Exeter has been a fixture of the Pittston-area business community. Closing in on the 100-year mark, the dealership is making a new name for itself as […]

Luzerne County may consider delaying voting system decision

Luzerne County may consider delaying voting system decision

October 13, 2019

A decision on Luzerne County’s new voting system may be delayed until late November. Citizen Mark Rabo asked Luzerne County Council last week to consider waiting until after the Nov. general election to see how […]

Hunter Biden to step down from Chinese board

Hunter Biden to step down from Chinese board

October 13, 2019

NEW YORK — Facing intense scrutiny from President Donald Trump and his Republican allies, Hunter Biden said Sunday he will step down from the board of directors of a Chinese-backed private equity firm at the […]

North Branch Land Trust hosts annual Taste the Local Harvest event

North Branch Land Trust hosts annual Taste the Local Harvest event

October 13, 2019

DALLAS – Close to 200 guests were able to learn just how much food, wine and more is created right here in Northeastern Pennsylvania Sunday evening inside the Huntsville Golf Club clubhouse during the 8th […]

Local

Luzerne County detective Daniel J. Beky dies

October 13, 2019

WILKES-BARRE — Daniel J. Beky, a former Luzerne County detective and Kingston police chief, died Sunday afternoon at his residence following a recent illness. The following statement was issued from the Luzerne County District Attorney’s […]

US pulling out of northern Syria

US pulling out of northern Syria

October 13, 2019

WASHINGTON — The United States appears to be heading toward a full military withdrawal from Syria amid growing chaos , cries of betrayal and signs that Turkey’s invasion could fuel a broader war. Defense Secretary […]

Two injured in Wilkes-Barre shooting

Two injured in Wilkes-Barre shooting

October 13, 2019

WILKES-BARRE — Two men were wounded in a shooting on South Franklin Street early Sunday morning. Police responded at around 1 a.m. to a reported shooting at a house on South Franklin. Upon arrival, the […]

Features

Around Town: One busy week, but also one well spent

October 12, 2019

Where do I begin? This week was chock full of fun experiences – a movie that made you think, an event that marked an anniversary and a golf tournament that raised thousands for children. On [...]
Saturday fun ‘fare’ in Swoyersville will benefit WB trolley restoration

October 11, 2019
Back Mountain Bloomers award $100 to Eagle Scout Casey Weaver

October 11, 2019

Simone Biles sets all-time medal record at gymnastics worlds

October 13, 2019

STUTTGART, Germany — Everyone counts Simone Biles’ medals except Simone Biles. Winning her 24th and 25th world championship medals in beam and floor Sunday put the United States gymnast top of the all-time medal charts [...]
Smart wants Georgia players to look in mirror after loss

October 13, 2019

ATHENS, Ga. — The first warning signs came in slow starts against Notre Dame and Tennessee. Georgia’s full-fledged reality check arrived when another slow start ended with a double-overtime loss at home to unranked South [...]
Rain gives an additional day to strategize at Talladega

October 13, 2019

TALLADEGA, Ala. — When rain stopped NASCAR’s playoff race at Talladega Superspeedway, a gaggle of Chevrolet drivers headed into a private room for a meeting about alliances. That strategy session was a Sunday bonus in [...]
Cousins, Diggs fly past Eagles in Vikings’ 38-20 win

October 13, 2019

MINNEAPOLIS — Two weeks ago, Stefon Diggs was a dissatisfied star with a decreasing role for a Minnesota team in a mini-crisis on the passing attack. Patience was all Diggs needed, as it turned out, [...]

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