Monday, December 9, 2024

Luzerne County ends up with 75% general election voter turnout

Luzerne County ended up with 75% voter turnout in the Nov. 5 general election, according to the final tally posted last week following the election board’s full certification.


			
				                                After leading the Yankees to the World Series in 2024, Juan Soto will make the move from the Bronx to Queens after the star free agent agreed to a historic contract offer from the Mets.
                                 Godofredo A. Vásquez | AP file photo

Juan Soto agrees to record $765 million, 15-year contract with Mets

DALLAS — Star outfielder Juan Soto and the New York Mets agreed Sunday to a record $765 million, 15-year contract, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press, a deal that could escalate to $805 million and is believed to be the largest pact in team sports history.


			
				                                The first career touchdown for Eagles tight end Grant Calcaterra came in the fourth quarter and was the game-winner on Sunday against the Panthers.

Eagles survive Panthers’ big upset bid, clinch playoff spot with 9th...

PHILADELPHIA — The mood in the Eagles’ locker room was a bit more bleak than it should have been for a team riding a nine-game winning streak and celebrating a franchise rushing record.

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    Glen Lyon man jailed without bail on assault charges

    NEWPORT TWP. — Police in Newport Township withdrew felony assault charges against Lyle Vincent Evans while they arrested Quinten Alexander Schmidt, 23, on allegations he attacked another man.

    
			
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    Two corrections’ officers, inmates face charges for assault upon inmate

    JACKSON TWP. — Two corrections’ officers at the State Correctional Institution at Dallas were charged Friday for allowing two inmates to attack another inmate who was hospitalized with serious injuries in July.

    Prosecutors increase amount allegedly stolen by former towing manager

    WILKES-BARRE — Luzerne County prosecutors Thursday amended a criminal information filed against the former manager at Falzone’s Towing Service alleging he stole more cash from the Wilkes-Barre based business.

    Judge dismisses theft case against former manager at adult entertainment club

    WILKES-BARRE — A Luzerne County judge dismissed two felony counts of theft against a West Pittston man, who was accused of stealing nearly $15,000 while he worked as a manager at Dream Girls, an adult entertainment venue on Mundy Street, Wilkes-Barre Township.

    
			
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    Man pleads guilty in Fairview Twp. bank robbery

    WILKES-BARRE — A man who told a bank teller he “just killed someone” while robbing the PNC Bank branch in Fairview Township in January pled guilty in Luzerne County Court.

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