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Tuesday, November 12, 2024

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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Luzerne County mail ballots rejected because of voter date errors

In what has now become a post-election routine, Luzerne County’s Election Board was forced to reject 108 Nov. 5 general election mail ballots solely because the voters did not fill in the outer envelope date as specified in state law.

Trump’s gains with Latinos could reshape American politics. Democrats are struggling to respond

MIAMI — From Pennsylvania to Florida to Texas, areas with high numbers of Hispanics often had little in common on Election Day other than backing Republican Donald Trump over Democrat Kamala Harris for president.

An evening of fame

WILKES-BARRE — The 2nd Annual Luzerne County Arts & Entertainment Hall Of Fame ceremony was conducted at the F.M. Kirby Center for Performing Arts on Friday. Sixteen new artists and entertainers were inducted, making up the Class of 2024.

Luzerne County Council approves outdoor burning ban

Due to dry conditions in the region, outdoor burning is prohibited throughout Luzerne County for 30 days, county council decided during an emergency meeting Friday night.

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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.

NFL roundup: Chiefs block Broncos’ potential winner as time expires, go to 9-0

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Chiefs have won just about every way imaginable during a perfect 15-game run that dates to last season: Patrick Mahomes leading last-second touchdown drives, their defense making a stand, and Harrison Butker kicking game-winning field goals.

Penn State up to No. 4 in AP poll; Big Ten claims 4 of top 5 spots

Oregon was the No. 1 team in The Associated Press Top 25 college football poll for the fourth straight week on Sunday as Penn State and Indiana climbed into the top five, Georgia and Miami dropped out of the top 10 and losses by four other ranked teams shuffled the rankings with a month left in the regular season.

State semifinal matchups set for Wyoming Area field hockey, Dallas boys soccer

Two Wyoming Valley Conference teams have reached the final four of their respective state tournaments. On Sunday they learned when and where the next step will come.

Riley Leonard runs for 2 TDs, throws a TD pass and No. 10 Notre Dame routs Florida State 52-3

SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — Riley Leonard rushed for two touchdowns, passed for 215 yards and one touchdown and No. 10 Notre Dame heaped more misery onto Florida State by overpowering the Seminoles 52-3 on Saturday night.

No. 6 Nittany Lions rebound from loss with dominant White Out win over Washington

STATE COLLEGE — Twice Penn State shifted its formation before the snap at the goal line. Twice Tyler Warren ended up behind center in the shotgun.

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