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Springville Township, PA · Municipal

Newswatch 16

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Scranton residents react to blue wave

Scranton, PA · 1d

CNY News

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Undamming the Susquehanna? It Could Happen in Binghamton

The city will work with a nonprofit organization to look into the possibility of removing the Rockbottom Dam.

Binghamton, NY · 1d

Newswatch 16

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Governor Shapiro says he will push for legalizing recreational marijuana

Pennsylvania · 1d

Tri-County Independent

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Jonathan Fritz wins sixth term representing 111th District

State Rep. Jonathan Fritz has won his sixth two-year term in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. He defeated Democratic challenger Kyle Devlin in the 111th District. Unofficial results the morning of Nov. 4 showed Fritz with about 70.3% of the vote, according to the Pennsylvania Department of State. The 111th District includes all of Susquehanna County and the central and northern parts of Wayne County. More: Wrightson declares victory in 40th District as results show him ahead The Republican is from Honesdale, and a graduate of Honesdale High School. He has a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Penn State. Prior to becoming a state representative, Fritz served two terms as mayor of Honesdale and two terms as a Wayne County commissioner, serving as vice chair. For many years Fritz was general manager and head of sales for a local tractor and farm machinery dealership.While serving in the House, his legislative priorities have included "protecting our farms and rural way of life, maximizing business and responsible industry growth, increasing PA's energy potential, reforming regulations, advocating for first-responder organizations, and, overall, making our Commonwealth as successful, inviting and vibrant as it can be," his legislative website states. Fritz has served as

Wayne County, PA · 2d

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Cognetti promises change after defeating Bresnahan in 8th Congressional District race

Voters in Pennsylvania’s 8th Congressional District turned the page on Rob Bresnahan. Paige Cognetti, the Democratic mayor of Scranton, won with 54.4% of the vote, according to unofficial results from Tuesday’s election. The defeat of Bresnahan, a first-term Republican from Dallas Twp., Luzerne County, is part of the...

Scranton, PA · 2d

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Broome County housing advocates skeptical of city’s proposal to address homelessness they say falls short

Binghamton housing advocates say they’re skeptical of a new initiative in the city aimed at ending street homelessness and encampments. Mayor Jared Kraham said the city will contract with Catholic Charities of Broome County to fund housing subsidies for people living in the encampments. Street outreach teams will go to each encampment to move people into homes, according to a press release from Kraham’s office.

Binghamton, NY · 1d

CNY News

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Broome County Land Bank Now Owns Abandoned Nursing Home in Vestal

The complex has been vacant since it was damaged by flooding in 2011.

Vestal, NY · 2d

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Garrity wishes Shapiro well in concession speech, hints he's more interested in White House than Pennsylvania

Republican gubernatorial candidate Stacey Garrity took the stage at Stone Hedge Golf Course in Wyoming County a little before 9 p.m. to congratulate Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro on his “hard-fought victory.”. Shapiro easily beat Garrity, with the Associated Press calling the race for Shapiro at 8:01 p.m., just one...

Pennsylvania · 2d

Tri-County Independent

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Wrightson declares victory in 40th District as results show him ahead

Political newcomer Brian Wrightson, a Democrat, declared victory in the 40th District on Nov. 3 over longtime Republican lawmaker Sen. Rosemary Brown. Unofficial returns showed Wrightson with about 51.4% of the vote the morning of Nov. 4, according to the Pennsylvania Department of State. He was up 50,072 votes to 47,283, with provisional ballots not yet counted. "I want to express my deepest gratitude to all the voters in Northeastern Pennsylvania for placing their trust in me. I don’t take that responsibility lightly," Wrightson said in an emailed statement. "As a small business owner, you know I’m not a politician, but I’m ready to go to Harrisburg and do what I know best: fix things." Wrightson, who is from Archbald, Lackawanna County, was born in 1969 and raised in Jessup. His campaign website says that he grew up in a working-class family and became the first person in his family to earn a college degree. Brown was elected to the Senate in 2022 after serving six terms in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. The 40th District includes parts of Wayne and Lackawanna and all of Monroe counties. Wrightson's "professional life spans telecommunications, technology, emergency management, public safety, education, and economic

Pennsylvania · 2d

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Broome County faces higher risk of mental health disorders compared to the rest of New York state

Broome County has been found to have disproportionately high numbers of mental health risk factors when compared to New York state averages. According to Mental Health America, New York state was found to have an average score of 30.2 individuals at risk for severe depression per 100,000 people in the state population. Broome County exceeds New York state’s average, with a scoring of 34.03 individuals at risk of severe depression per 100,000 people. Broome County also has higher averages than New York state for other mental health conditions, including post-traumatic stress disorder and suicidal ideation.

Broome County, NY · 1d

The Cool Down

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Pennsylvania PPL customers can explore electric bill relief options in person, with ID and proof of income

Electric bills are climbing while proposed relief measures stall in the state Senate.

Pennsylvania · 2d

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Republicans nab Sheriff’s races, BC Judge, state assembly

GREATER BINGHAMTON, N.Y. (WIVT/WBGH) – Despite the overwhelming Democratic success, Republicans also won some key races in Greater Binghamton. Broome County Sheriff Fred Akshar was reelected to the post, defeating Democrat Matt Ryan by over 12,000 votes. The Broome County Court Judge narrowly went to the Republicans, as Pete DeLucia beat Michael Garzo Jr. by […]

Broome County, NY · 2d

Sunday Dispatch

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Sugarloaf Twp. approves 5-member board of supervisors; Dallas, Jenkins townships reject expansion

Voters in Sugarloaf Township agreed to increase their municipality’s elected governing body from three to five supervisors, but the same

Dallas, PA · 3d

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Council will choose Cognetti's replacement once she resigns as mayor to enter Congress

With Scranton Mayor Paige Cognetti on her way to Congress, the City Council will have the job of replacing her once she resigns. Pennsylvania's constitution forbids members of Congress from holding another salaried office in the state at the same time. Cognetti, a Democrat, defeated Republican U.S. Rep. Rob Bresnahan...

Scranton, PA · 2d

NewsRadio WILK

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Pennsylvania First Responders Urge Drivers to Obey 'Move Over' Law

Pennsylvania · 1d

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Meals on Wheels, Allied Services team up in new program | 28/22 News

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Meals on Wheels of NEPA and Allied Services are joining forces to launch Fast Track Home, a new program offering free meals to individuals transitioning back home after a hospital stay. The initiative provides up to 20 meals to adults upon discharge from a hospital or skilled nursing facility. Organizers established the program to ensure individuals have direct access to nutritious meals while recovering at home. The assistance aims to support patients during their post-discharge transition.

Lackawanna County, PA · 2d

NewsRadio WILK

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More Resignations Leave Archbald Planning Commission Without Quorum to Review Data Center Proposals

Archbald, PA · 10h

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Lackawanna County Sheriff’s Department to host toy drive for The Wright Center for Patient and Community Engagement

The Lackawanna County Sheriff’s deputies will ensure local children have a great holiday season by hosting a toy drive benefiting The Wright Center for Patient & Community Engagement (TWCPCE). New, unwrapped toys and monetary donations will be accepted by deputies and TWCPCE staff during the Lackawanna Winter Market on...

Lackawanna County, PA · 1d

Sunday Dispatch

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Luzerne County insider stock trading referendum passes; Lackawanna County approves similar measure

Luzerne County voters overwhelmingly approved a referendum involving insider stock trading in Tuesday’s general election, according to u

Luzerne County, PA · 3d

WBRE

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Lycoming County DA Tom Marino resigns

LYCOMING COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Lycoming County District Attorney Thomas Marino announced his resignation Wednesday, with his final day set for Friday, Nov. 6. Marino was in office as Lycoming County District Attorney from 1992 to 2002, and from 2024 until his final day on Friday November 6, according to a release from Marino’s office. In […]

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