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Wednesday, November 13, 2024

Wilkes-Barre City Council mulls possible changes for hiring of police officers

WILKES-BARRE — City Council at Tuesday’s work session discussed possible changes to the rules and regulations for hiring police officers as an emergency measure to fill 12 vacant spots on the force.

Luzerne County Council selects insurance broker

A Luzerne County Council majority voted Tuesday to retain Risk Strategies Company as the county’s new insurance broker.

Trump builds out foreign policy team with picks of Hegseth for Pentagon, Ratcliffe for CIA

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — President-elect Donald Trump moved to build out his foreign policy team Tuesday, announcing he is nominating Fox News host and Army veteran Pete Hegseth to serve as his defense secretary and former Director of National Intelligence John Ratcliffe to lead the Central Intelligence Agency.

Luzerne County officials announce “fiscal milestone”

Luzerne County officials gathered in the county courthouse rotunda in Wilkes-Barre Tuesday to announce the county won’t be temporarily borrowing funds at the start of 2025 to help pay bills until real estate tax revenue arrives.

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Daughters of the Revolution dedicate tree to Revolutionary War veterans

WILKES-BARRE — As Americans across the country celebrated Veterans Day Monday, one organization in the Wyoming Valley commemorated the legacy of some of the nation’s very first veterans with a special dedication ceremony outside the Luzerne County Courthouse.

Luzerne County Council set to decide on housing project tax break

Luzerne County Council is scheduled to vote Tuesday on a real estate tax break request for a proposed residential housing project in Hazleton.

79th annual Wyoming Valley Veterans Day Parade

WILKES-BARRE — Despite a drizzling of rain and some crisp Fall weather, dozens gathered on Public Square for the 79th annual Wyoming Valley Veterans Day Parade Sunday, ahead of Monday’s holiday.

A ‘prodigious collection’: Luzerne County Arts & Entertainment Hall of Fame inducts Class of 2024

WILKES-BARRE — The Luzerne County Arts & Entertainment Hall of Fame inducted its second class on Friday night at the F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts.

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John Robinson, successful football coach at USC and with the LA Rams, has died at 89

LOS ANGELES (AP) — John Robinson, the veteran football coach who enjoyed many years of success at the University of Southern California and with the Los Angeles Rams, has died. He was 89.

Ohtani, Lindor and Marte are finalists for NL MVP. Judge, Witt and Soto contend for AL honor

NEW YORK (AP) — Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani is a finalist for his first National League MVP award after winning the AL honor twice, joined among the top three in NL voting by New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor and Arizona second baseman Ketel Marte.

Embiid expected to make season debut after injuries, suspension

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Joel Embiid is expected to play this week for the Philadelphia 76ers — barring another setback, and there is always that chance with the 7-footer — after he won Olympic gold, signed a contract extension, slogged through a knee injury, was the root of two NBA investigations, scuffled with a columnist and was hit with a technical foul for waving a towel from the bench.

Wyoming Valley Striders wrap up 2024 with 11th annual 20K run

The Wyoming Valley Striders (WVS) held their final race of 2024 on Sunday, hosting the 11th annual 20K Run at the Susquehanna Warrior Trail in Shickshinny. This race also served as the final leg of the fifth annual Vince Wojnar Triple Crown.

Jack Del Rio leaving Wisconsin’s staff after arrest on OWI charge

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Former NFL head coach Jack Del Rio stepped down Monday from his role on Wisconsin’s coaching staff after he was arrested near campus for operating a vehicle while intoxicated last week.

Joey Logano wins Phoenix finale for 3rd NASCAR Cup championship in 1-2 finish for Team Penske

AVONDALE, Ariz. — Eliminated from the playoffs at the end of the second round, Joey Logano received a second chance when another competitor was disqualified.

Hurts accounts for 4 TDs as Eagles roll past bumbling, Prescott-less Cowboys 34-6

ARLINGTON, Texas — Jalen Hurts had just lost a fumble that could have put Philadelphia behind in the first half against Dallas.

Russell Wilson’s TD pass to Mike Williams lifts the Steelers over the Commanders 28-27

LANDOVER, Md. — Anyone who questioned Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin’s switch to Russell Wilson from Justin Fields might be reconsidering the wisdom of the move right about now. Wilson is looking like the guy who was a star earlier in his career — especially with those 50-50 deep balls he keeps connecting on.

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