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Friday, October 4, 2024

For Pittsburgh Jews, attack anniversary adds to an already grim October

PITTSBURGH — Jewish communities everywhere reacted with horror at last year’s Oct. 7 attack by Hamas on Israel, but the approaching one-year commemoration of the assault hits home particularly hard in Pittsburgh’s Jewish community, which already marks a grim anniversary each October.

Casey, McCormick hammer home attacks in debate for Pennsylvania’s battleground Senate race

HARRISBURG — Democratic U.S. Sen. Bob Casey of Pennsylvania and Republican challenger David McCormick met Thursday for their first debate in the pivotal race for a swing-state seat, with each candidate repeatedly accusing the other of lying and turning questions about energy, the sale of U.S. Steel and tariffs into personal attacks.

PA Attorney General says Luzerne County manager does not control drop box decision

Luzerne County may have four mail ballot drop boxes for the Nov. 5 general election.

Former GOP Rep. Greenwood, local Republicans campaign for Harris-Walz in Wilkes-Barre

WILKES-BARRE — Calling former president Donald Trump a “malignant narcissist and a compulsive liar,” former U.S. Rep. Jim Greenwood joined other Pennsylvania Republicans to stump for Vice President Kamala Harris and Gov. Tim Walz in Wilkes-Barre.

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Greater Wyoming Valley Chamber of Commerce honors young professionals

SCRANTON — The Greater Wyoming Valley Chamber of Commerce celebrated young professionals making a difference in the community Thursday night at its annual Young Professionals Awards dinner held at Montage Mountain.

One dead following house fire in Pittston Twp.

PITTSTON TWP. — A man died Wednesday evening in a house fire at 34 Decker Lane, authorities said.

Monday court hearing scheduled on Luzerne County mail ballot drop boxes

A Luzerne County Court of Common Pleas hearing is scheduled Monday on litigation attempting to force county Manager Romilda Crocamo to provide four mail ballot drop boxes for the Nov. 5 general election.

Israel presses forward on two fronts and reports 8 combat deaths as fears of a wider war mount

BEIRUT — Israel pressed forward on two fronts Wednesday, pursuing a ground incursion into Lebanon against Hezbollah that left eight Israeli soldiers dead and conducting strikes in Gaza that killed dozens, including children. As Israel vowed to retaliate for Iran’s ballistic missile attack a day earlier, the region braced for further escalation.

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Witt gets another big hit to send Royals over Orioles into ALDS against Yankees

BALTIMORE — Bobby Witt Jr. beat out an infield single to drive in the go-ahead run and send the Kansas City Royals into an AL Division Series with a 2-1 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Wednesday for a two-game sweep of their Wild Card Series.

Gritty Tigers close out playoff sweep of Astros with 5-2 victory in Game 2 of Wild Card Series

HOUSTON — Manager A.J. Hinch wanted his Detroit Tigers to embody their home city. Hard-working with a never-give-up attitude, but most of all a team that had grit.

Michael Jordan’s 23XI and a 2nd team sue NASCAR over revenue sharing model

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Two NASCAR teams — one of them owned by Michael Jordan — filed a federal antitrust lawsuit against the stock car series and chairman Jim France on Wednesday, claiming the new charter system limits competition by unfairly binding teams to the series, its tracks and its suppliers.

Falcons looking for more points as they brace for visit from Mayfield, Bucs

ATLANTA — The Atlanta Falcons had big plans for their offense when they decided to invest heavily in quarterback Kirk Cousins and add new coach Raheem Morris and offensive coordinator Zac Robinson.

Knicks add Karl-Anthony Towns from Timberwolves after completing three-team trade with Hornets

NEW YORK — Karl-Anthony Towns joined the Knicks on Wednesday after the Minnesota Timberwolves sent their four-time All-Star to New York in a three-team trade that also included the Charlotte Hornets.

Yankees name Carlos Rodón Game 2 starter, take wait and see approach to Game 3

NEW YORK — With Gerrit Cole always an obvious lock to start Game 1 of the ALDS this Saturday, the Yankees announced that Carlos Rodón will take the ball in Game 2 against the Royals on Monday at Yankee Stadium.

Local roundup: Overtime goal seals win for Lake-Lehman boys soccer

Greyson Dieffenbacher netted the winning goal in overtime, and Lake-Lehman held its spot atop Division 2 with a 2-1 win over Holy Redeemer in Wyoming Valley Conference boys soccer competition on Wednesday.

Mets continue wild ride with 8-4 win over Brewers in playoff opener

MILWAUKEE — Mark Vientos hit a tiebreaking, two-run single during a five-run outburst in the fifth inning as the indefatigable New York Mets continued their thrilling week by beating the Milwaukee Brewers 8-4 in an NL Wild Card Series opener Tuesday.

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