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Mohegan Pennsylvania, the state's first casino, celebrates 20 years

The Mohegan Tribe of Connecticut brought gaming to Pennsylvania 20 years ago, opening the state’s first casino with just more than 1,000 slot machines at a harness racing track, as its first venture beyond the tribal land. Two decades later, Mohegan Pennsylvania, located on 400 acres on Route 315...

Plains Township, PA · 2d

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Lower Gwynedd man admits to assaulting Plymouth cops with vehicle, sent to prison

NORRISTOWN — A 22-year-old Lower Gwynedd Township man was sent to prison for up to five decades after he admitted to using his vehicle to strike and injure two Plymouth Township police officers and attempt to injure a third officer as they investigated reports of his erratic driving. Dalton...

Plymouth Meeting, PA · 2d

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Foster Mother Pleads Guilty, Will Testify Against Husband in Teen's Death

Luzerne County, PA · 2d

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Mohegan Arena to host 2 community holiday events

WILKES-BARRE TWP. — The Mohegan Arena will again be the site of two longstanding holiday projects. At Wednesday’s meeti

Luzerne County, PA · 2d

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No charges filed as Butler Township shooting investigation continues

BUTLER TWP., LUZERNE CO. (WOLF) — No charges have been filed in a shooting investigation on Edge Rock Drive, Pennsylvania State Police said in a brief update Friday. Troopers responded around 6:27 p.m. Nov. 10 to assist Butler Township police. State Police Troop N’s Criminal Investigation Unit took over the case and is investigating with the Luzerne County District Attorney’s Office.

Butler, PA · 1d

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District XI Football Scores: Schuylkill County Playoff Results, November 13–14

Follow District XI football playoff results for Schuylkill County teams on November 13–14, 2026, including the Class 1A and Class 2A championships and a Class 4A semifinal. Williams Valley faces Tri-Valley for the Class 1A title, Schuylkill Haven meets Northern Lehigh in the Class 2A final, and Blue Mountain takes on Lehighton in the Class 4A semifinals. Scoreboard note: A dash (—) means a final score has not yet been reported. Final scores will be added as results become available. Friday, November 13, 2026: Championship Results Class 1A Championship Location: Blue Mountain Williams Valley vs. Tri-Valley — District XI Class 1A Final Team Final Score Williams Valley 40 Tri-Valley 7 Class 2A Championship Location: North Schuylkill Schuylkill Haven vs. Northern Lehigh — District XI Class 2A Final Team Final Score Northern Lehigh 40 Schuylkill Haven 13 Saturday, November 14, 2026: Semifinal Result Class 4A Semifinal Location: Blue Mountain Blue Mountain vs. Lehighton — District XI Class 4A Semifinal Team Final Score Blue Mountain — Lehighton —

Schuylkill County, PA · 1d

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Penn State Student Charged With Felony Aggravated Assault After Allegedly Fracturing Another Man’s Skull

The victim was flown to Geisinger Medical Center and put into intensive care.

Danville, PA · 2d

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District Playoffs crown champions across NEPA

(WBRE/WYOU)— Week 12 kicked off across NEPA with District II, IV, and XI crowning champions. Likewise, a handful of semifinal games took place throughout the 570. Plus, a pair of PIAA Sub-Regionals headline this week’s action from under the Friday night lights. Check out all the highlights, and get all the final scores from all […]

Wyoming, PA · 1d

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Blue Mountain's Offensive Line Is Built Different, And District 11 Is NOT Ready

Ncaaf on gradient background - Created by the Sports On Tap desk | Source : Sports On Tap (team logos property of their respective owners) It's been almost two decades, man, since the Blue Mountain Eagles last hoisted a District 11 championship. Think about that: 2007 was the last time, when they dropped Northwestern 23-6 […]

Schuylkill Haven, PA · 1d

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Sweet Treet to offer free take-out meal on Thanksgiving while supplies last

Popular breakfast spot Sweet Treet in Kingston is offering free Thanksgiving take-out on Nov. 26 from 8:30 to 11 a.m., or until food runs out.

Kingston, PA · 1d

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Police seek driver after bicyclist hit in Hanover Township

HANOVER TWP, LUZERNE CO. (WOLF) — Police are looking for the driver of a small SUV involved in an early Friday hit-and-run crash that sent a bicyclist to the hospital. Officers were called at about 5:40 a.m. to the 100 block of Oxford Street for a reported vehicle-versus-bicycle crash. Police said the driver left the scene and headed toward Crossroads and the Sans Souci Parkway.

Hanover Township, PA · 1d

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A Fresh Coat: Bringing New Life to Homes and Businesses in McAdoo

In the world of home improvement, few transformations are as immediately gratifying as a fresh coat of paint. For Brian Fitzgerald, the founder of B. Fitzgerald Painting, this transformation is not just about aesthetics; it’s about breathing new life into spaces. Celebrating over two decades in the business, Fitzgerald has turned his passion for painting into a trusted local establishment in McAdoo, Pennsylvania. His company, which began 21 years ago, has grown to offer a wide range of services from simple wall paint to complex drywall repairs and epoxy floorings.

Mcadoo, PA · 2d

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Former St. Cecilia’s Church in Exeter to become Luzerne County history center

EXETER, LUZERNE CO. (WOLF) — A former church that served as a gathering place for generations is being planned as a new home for Luzerne County’s history. The Luzerne County Historical Society outlined plans Tuesday for a $5.5 million to $6 million museum, research library and community center at the former St. Cecilia’s Church. The project is expected to take about three years before the facility opens.

Luzerne County, PA · 2d

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VIDEO: Defense, special teams deliver for Dallas in D2-4A semifinal win over Wallenpaupack

DALLAS TWP. — Unable to get any consistency from its high-scoring offense, Dallas relied on two other phases of football — special

Dallas, PA · 2d

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Holy Rosary School announces honor roll for 1st quarter of 2026

Holy Rosary School announced its sixth, seventh, and eighth grade honor roll students for the first quarter of 2026, as follows.

Pittston, PA · 2d

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Tharptown Christmas Festival Seeks Shuttle Transportation Help

SHAMOKIN — Organizers of the Tharptown Christmas Display are seeking transportation assistance for the opening day of their holiday festival November 21. Organizers say they urgently need a shuttle to transport visitors to and from the festival. They’re hoping a transportation company will volunteer its services to help accommodate guests.

Shamokin, PA · 15h

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A handmade touch: Holiday shopping kicks off with 2 local vendor fairs

Holiday shopping took on a handmade touch Saturday as hundreds of shoppers filled the Wyoming Valley Mall and Friedman Jewish Community Center

Kingston, PA · 1d

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Geisinger Completes Hospital Security Screening Rollout Monday

DANVILLE — Geisinger says it is completing its rollout of security screenings at all its hospitals, including Danville, Shamokin, and Bloomsburg. The final location, Geisinger Lewistown Hospital, will begin screenings Monday, November 16. Geisinger says patients, visitors and employees entering through public entrances must pass through metal detectors, similar...

Danville, PA · 16h

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With track cleared after rockslide, tourist trains resuming normal Jim Thorpe routes

Passenger access is returning to Jim Thorpe this weekend for sight-seeing train rides through Lehigh Gorge State Park. Reading & Northern Railroad announced Thursday that its track has been cleared following an Oct. 31 rockslide caused by a partial collapse of Route 209 between Jim Thorpe and Nesquehoning in Carbon County.

Jim Thorpe, PA · 1d