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Luzerne County 911 holding job fairs to fill 24 dispatcher openings

With numerous telecommunicator vacancies to fill, Luzerne County 911 is holding job fairs at its Hanover Township facility Thursday, Nov. 12 a

Luzerne County, PA · 3d

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Overnight I-81 closures planned in Luzerne County for bridge work next week

DUNMORE, LACKAWANNA CO. (WOLF) — Interstate 81 will close overnight in both directions next week as crews install beams on an Interstate 80 bridge over I-81, PennDOT said. Southbound I-81 will close from 8 p.m. Monday, Nov. 16, until 6 a.m. Tuesday. Northbound I-81 will close during the same hours Wednesday, Nov. 18, into Thursday morning. Traffic will be reduced to one lane from 4 to 8 p.m. before each closure.

Luzerne County, PA · 1d

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The art of remembrance: Work continues on Archbald Borough Veterans Monument Park

To Stephen Colley, many military memorials feel polished and rigid. Colley doesn't want his work for the Archbald Borough Veterans Monument Park to feel that way. "It looks like movie stars were in the middle of war," the sculptor and Marywood University educator said of other statues he's seen as he stood over several miniature renditions of a 12-foot eagle obelisk he designed.

Archbald, PA · 2d

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Grammy-winning hip-hop artist brings inspiration to Wilkes-Barre Area High School students

Grammy-award winning hip-hop artist Speech came to a deep conclusion after losing friends and family as his career was taking off. “Each one of us, myself, and each one of you are here for a reason, and you have a very unique purpose and story that you are meant to tell while you are here,” he said to about 90 Wilkes-Barre Area High School students.

Wilkes-Barre, PA · 1d

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Did You Know Pennsylvania Has A Natural Rock Field Where Boulders Stretch 16 Acres Without A Tree?

Sixteen acres of bare boulders sit in the middle of a Pennsylvania forest, and not one tree grows among them. Some of those rocks stretch up to 26 feet long. The field is so flat and so empty of soil that it looks like someone paved a clearing with giant stones.

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Coffee Inclusive Opens Second Scranton Café, Giving Disabled Workers a New Home

Coffee Inclusive has opened its second café, this one tucked inside UNC's CEDAR Center at 526 Cedar Avenue in Scranton, bringing the nonprofit's mission of employing people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to a new corner of the city. The shop serves specialty coffee, breakfast, lunch, fresh-baked goods and its own Inclusive Grounds coffee blend.

Scranton, PA · 3d

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Community remembers Ambrose Cerene, the only soldier from Olyphant killed in Vietnam

OLYPHANT, LACKAWANNA CO. (WOLF) — In 1967, Ambrose Cerene was killed by a sniper in his third tour in Vietnam. And out of the roughly 60,000 people that died in the conflict, he was the only one from Olyphant. And now, roughly 6 decades later, the Olyphant community gathered to make sure he would never be forgotten.

Olyphant, PA · 2d

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Feed 10 for $35: Schiel’s offers three ways to serve holiday dinner!

Cooking at home or looking for heat-and-serve convenience? Schiel’s Family Markets has three holiday dinner options, starting with a $35 turkey grocery list that feeds 10. Feed 10 for $35: Schiel’s offers three ways to serve holiday dinner. A holiday table brings everyone together. Planning what goes on...

Luzerne County, PA · 15h

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Scranton Schools Vote to Seize Former Penn Foster Building for $2.2M

Scranton school directors voted 7-2 this week to authorize going after the former Penn Foster property at 925 Oak St. through legal action, agreeing to pay $2.2 million for the 85,000-square-foot building if the district cannot strike a deal with its current owner. The vote does not mean the purchase is final or that any taking has happened yet — it simply clears the district to pursue the acquisition if negotiations stall.

Scranton, PA · 17h

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Former Lackawanna College President presented with award in Scranton

SCRANTON, Pa. — The University of Scranton presented Colonel Mark Volk with the David Wenzel Award for Public Service. Volk is a double alumnus of the university and the former president of Lackawanna College. Colonel Volk had a career spanning more than 25 years serving in the Army. The...

Scranton, PA · 2d

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Lower gas prices relieve customers at Duchnik's Towing in Lackawanna County

Just off Interstate 81, in Scott Township, Dave Duchnik, owner of Duchnik's Auto Center, is trying to give his community some relief from gas prices that have reached near-record highs in recent months. "With the hard times everybody's having with the cost of living now, I don't feel that we...

Lackawanna County, PA · 1d

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Tunkhannock local business take the stage in first annual 'Tiger Tank'

TUNKHANNOCK, WYOMING CO. (WOLF) — On Thursday night, owners of five small businesses stepped into the Tiger Tank, but it wasn’t at a zoo or sanctuary, it was at the Dietrich theater – and they all had their eyes on the prize: a ten-thousand-dollar check. “I just...

Tunkhannock, PA · 1d

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The Wright Center and Scranton Prep students lead the fight against food insecurity

Scranton Preparatory School students, faculty, and alumni are demonstrating the power of community and service through the annual Great Ignatian Challenge, a nationwide food drive benefiting families and individuals in need. The month-long initiative brings together Jesuit high schools across the country, with Scranton Prep continuing its longstanding commitment to fighting food insecurity throughout Northeast Pennsylvania by partnering with The Wright Center for Patient & Community Engagement.

Scranton, PA · 1d

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BU Men’s Basketball gets road win over Misericordia

DALLAS, PA (WIVT/WBGH) – The Binghamton University Men’s Basketball team got the win on the road Nov. 11, beating Misericordia 87-62 The Bearcats traveled to PA to take on the DIII school, and it was a little too close for comfort, with it being 36-34 Binghamton at the half. But the Bearcats nearly doubled the Cougars […]

Dallas, PA · 1d

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Residents question environmental impact of Scott Township warehouse campus construction

SCOTT TOWNSHIP, LACKAWANNA CO. (WOLF) — Herb Grayek has lived in Scott Township for 25 years. He says what should have been a quiet retirement changed when construction began on an industrial warehouse campus near his property. He also says township officials have not been transparent. “They didn't mention...

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Southern New York Weather Alert: Snow, Cold Through Sunday Nov 15

Cold temperatures in the 30s and 40s continue as scattered wintry precipitation lingers through Sunday.

Binghamton, NY · 23h

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Work continues on Archbald Borough Veterans Monument Park

The art of remembrance: Work continues on Archbald Borough Veterans Monument Park. Ten years, $1.5 million, and countless hours of volunteer effort have gone into building the park on Kennedy Drive. It's projected to be completed in Spring 2027, but the park is open to the public now. PASNAP union...

Archbald, PA · 15h

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Lackawanna Pro Bono celebrates 29 years of service at annual fundraising gala

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA CO. (WOLF) — Lackawanna Pro Bono marked 29 years of advancing equal access to justice at its 18th annual fundraising gala Thursday evening at the Scranton Cultural Center. Each year, Lackawanna Pro Bono honors community leaders for their service through the Attorney Robert W. Munley Distinguished Service...

Scranton, PA · 18h

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Glenn Records 100th Career Block, Blue Jays' Season Ends in Landmark Semifinals at Scranton

SCRANTON, Pa. — The Elizabethtown College women's volleyball team saw its season come to a close Thursday night, falling to Scranton, 3-0, in the Landmark Conference semifinals at the John Long Center. The Royals took the match by set scores of 25-21, 25-21 and 25-16. SeniorMarah Glenn closed out...

Scranton, PA · 1d

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Former Subaru dealership outside Bethlehem sold

HANOVER TWP., Pa.- The site of a former Subaru dealership in Northampton County will welcome car shoppers once again. A limited liability company (LLC) associated with AutoPROVED has purchased the property at 330 Stoke Park Road outside Bethlehem in Hanover Township. The sale was recorded last week by the county...

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