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Pennsylvania’s unemployment rate down to 6.9 percent in May

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WILKES-BARRE — Pennsylvania’s unemployment rate was down two-tenths of a percentage point over the month, to 6.9 percent in May.

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F.M. Kirby Center to screen classic movies

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Luzerne County Council set to vote on outside legal counsel next week

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In offbeat proceeding, WVW Sunshine Act violation claim gets hearing date

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Crestwood School Board passes final budget with 3.7% tax increase

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Tunkhannock softball rallies to force extras before falling in state championship game

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STATE COLLEGE — Hitless through five innings. Trailing by three runs going to the bottom of the sixth and seventh innings. Still down two as they came down to their final out.

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Tunkhannock set to return plenty of talent to make another run at a state title

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STATE COLLEGE — Tunkhannock coach Bob Hegedty would be just fine with a rematch.

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RailRiders settle things down for eighth straight win over Syracuse

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No need for another huge comeback. Or any heroics in extra innings.

H.S. Softball: Tunkhannock takes on Beaver for PIAA Class 4A state championship

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Tunkhannock entered the high school softball season young but with a reputation. Seven of the starters were part of a team which finished second at the Little League Softball World Series in 2018.

H.S. Baseball: After improbable comeback, Wyoming Area preps for 4A state championship game

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Down to their final out and a storm quickly approaching, the Wyoming Area Warriors appeared doomed in Monday’s PIAA Class 4A semifinal game.

Wyoming Area baseball live on TV (PCN); Tunkhannock softball live online (PCN Select)

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The Pennsylvania Cable Network (PCN) will be televising the Wyoming Area state championship game and the five other PIAA baseball title games live.

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    Cauliflower ‘Tabbouleh’ a light, refreshing crowd-pleaser

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    After serving that rich and decadent key lime pie last week, I figured the Times Leader taste testers needed something light and oh-so-good-for-us.

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    Kirby Center announces ‘Come Back to the Kirby’ film series

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    WILKES-BARRE – The F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts will celebrate its post-pandemic reopening with a “Come Back to the Kirby” film series.

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    Why should kids have all the fun?

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    Hazleton LaunchBox, Invent Penn State resources help local seed startup grow

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    HAZLETON — Through her experiences with the Hazleton and Happy Valley LaunchBoxes and other Invent Penn State resources, startup founder Krista Schneider received the guidance to grow a gardening hobby into a start-up business.

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    Liz Weston: What to do if you save too much for retirement

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    Many Americans don’t save enough for retirement, but it’s entirely possible to save too much — at least according to the IRS.

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    Zavada & Associates provides valuable personal service for clients

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    FORTY FORT — Ray Zavada, president of Zavada & Associates in Forty Fort, said the tax preparation/accounting firm provides a valuable personal service in a timely and courteous manner to all of their clients.

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    Alleged drug dealing duo hid on roof

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    WILKES-BARRE — When drug agents executed a search warrant at a residence on South Hancock Street, a man and a woman attempted to conceal themselves on the roof.

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    Warrant issued for man who ignited furniture on fire

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    WILKES-BARRE — An arrest warrant was issued for Corey Daniel Boltz, 23, on charges he intentionally ignited furniture on fire and damaged a fence outside a residence on East Thomas Street Wednesday.

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    Ross Township woman charged with stealing vehicle in Wilkes-Barre

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    WILKES-BARRE — A woman from Ross Township was arraigned on carjacking charges, alleging she stole a vehicle by threatening a man Wednesday.

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    Cooking oil stolen from Dallas Township restaurant

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    DALLAS TWP. — Township police reported Thursday two men driving a maroon Ford Econoline van had stolen cooking oil from CK’s Cantina & Grill last week.

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    Police: Four men attempted to lure girl into vehicle

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    WILKES-BARRE — City police are investigating a report four men attempted to lure a girl into their vehicle in the area of North Washington and Beatty streets Wednesday night.

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