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Mueller delivers Russia report to AG; Trump issues warnings

WASHINGTON (AP) — Special counsel Robert Mueller has concluded his investigation into Russian election interference and possible coordination with associates of President Donald Trump. The Justice Department says Mueller delivered his final report Friday to […]

WVCA honors Kanes at Seuss-themed annual gala

March 22, 2019 0

PLAINS TWP. — A person’s a person, no matter how small. So wrote Theodor Geisel — undeniably better known by his pen name, Dr. Seuss — in his classic children’s work “Horton Hears a Who!” […]

Dorrance Township man takes home gold in Special Olympics World Games

March 22, 2019 0

Aaron Keller is bringing home a gold medal from Abu Dhabi. Keller, a 21-year-old from Dorrance Township, has been competing this week at the Special Olympics World Summer Games in Abu Dhabi in the United […]

‘It’s amazing’: Cartwright tours West Pittston firm that makes heavy-duty equipment

March 22, 2019 0

WEST PITTSTON – U.S. Rep. Matt Cartwright continued his tour of businesses in his home district Friday with a stop at Finch Manufacturing & Technology, a company that has been in existence since 1855. Finch […]

Society accepting entries for Student Poetry Contest

March 22, 2019 0

“Poetry is an echo, asking a shadow to dance,” Carl Sandburg said. “Poetry can communicate before it is understood,” T.S. Eliot opined. “Poetry is when an emotion has found its thought and the thought has […]

Cartwright announces $70,000 in federal funding to create development plan

March 22, 2019 0

WEST PITTSTON — U.S. Rep. Matt Cartwright on Friday announced the NEPA Alliance has received $70,000 in federal funds from the U.S. Department of Commerce for the creation and implementation of a comprehensive economic development […]

Local Briefs: Rep. Toohil recognized by group focused on victims’ rights

March 22, 2019 0

Toohil receives award from Marsy’s Law group HARRISBURG — Rep. Tarah Toohil, R-Drums, has been recognized by the Marsy’s Law for Pennsylvania organization for her support of legislation aimed at providing equal rights to crime […]

Papa John’s scores Shaq to help revive its image

March 22, 2019 0

NEW YORK — Papa John’s is getting “Shaq-ified.” The pizza chain said Friday that basketball Hall of Famer Shaquille O’Neal will be its new pitchman, appearing in TV commercials and promoting Papa John’s in other […]