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Wyoming Seminary Upper School students recently were honored for their achievements in Russian, based on their scores in the 2015 Russian Language Olympiad. The test is an oral competition in which...
View ArticleW-B man claims Geisinger Wyoming Valley ignored HIV infection
A Wilkes-Barre man has filed suit against Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center alleging its doctors treated him for a condition he didn't have while ignoring an HIV infection that was quickly taking...
View ArticleDorothy Mae Baines marks 103rd birthday
Dorothy Mae Baines of Luzerne, now residing at Golden Living Center, Plains Township, celebrated her 103rd birthday May 30, 2015. Dot is the daughter of the late John R. and Anna Bigger and is the last...
View ArticleDallas Rotary Club prepares for third annual Wine and Dine Festival
Several members of the Dallas Rotary Club recently held their final meeting in preparation for their third annual Wine and Dine Festival to be held from noon to 6 p.m. Saturday, June 27, at the Luzerne...
View ArticleState Rep. Aaron Kaufer announces satellite office schedule for June
State Rep. Aaron Kaufer, R-Kingston, has announced his satellite office schedule for the month of June, in addition to continuing his monthly veteran assistance hours and disability advocacy program....
View ArticleExhibit Listings: June 24 to 30, 2015
'Near Peggy's Cove' is one of the photographs by Bob Daniels on exhibit through July at the Dietrich Theater in Tunkhannock.
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IREM DANCE CONCERT: The Irem Golf Association will hold its second fundraiser dance concert of the season at the Irem Pavilion, Dallas, on July 17 featuring the band Which Doctor. Doors open at 6:30...
View ArticlePolice refile assault charges against Pringle man accused of sexually...
Juan Monche, 36, of 252 E. Grove St., was arraigned Friday on charges of aggravated indecent assault of a person under age 16, child endangerment, corruption of a minor, reckless endangerment, simple...
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CHRISTOPHER DOLAN / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER IN PITTSTON: John Dawe of Kingston, left, listens as NEPA Rainbow Alliance treasurer Paul Strunk of Scranton speaks to members of the media during Friday's...
View ArticleTake a chance to dunk the mayor at Swoyersville Legion's bazaar
Swoyersville American Legion Post 644, 259 Shoemaker St., will hold its fourth annual bazaar from 4 to 11 p.m. Friday, July 31, and Saturday, Aug. 1. Live entertainment will be provided from 7 to 11...
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Several members of the Dallas Rotary Club recently held their final meeting in preparation for their third annual Wine and Dine Festival to be held from noon to 6 p.m. Saturday, June 27, at the Luzerne...
View ArticleForty Fort
The Forty Fort Lions Club recently presented its annual James J. McCullough Award. Each year, a $1,000 scholarship is awarded to an outstanding area high school student.
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NOMINATIONS FOR FARM SERVICE AGENCY COUNTY COMMITTEES: Luzerne County USDA Farm Service Agency Executive Director CED Elizabeth Kotkiewicz announced the nomination period for the local FSA county...
View ArticlePolice believe same man robbed two stores
Police say the man -- wearing a purple bandanna over his face -- robbed the Turkey Hill store at Rutter Avenue and Bennett Street in Kingston just after midnight and then held up Joe's Kwik Mart in...
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The Luzerne County Community College Nursing and Surgical Technology Advisory Board recently held its annual meeting at the college's Educational Conference Center. The purpose of the advisory board is...
View ArticlePepperling-Feldmann
The bride-to-be is the daughter of Thomas Pepperling, Pittston and Renita Fennick, Kingston. She is the granddaughter of the late Elmer and Ruth Pepperling and Adolph and Theresa Fennick.
View ArticleTwo arrested in Kingston drug raid
Kingston police seized hundreds of packets of heroin as well as guns and crack-cocaine during a raid that resulted in two people being hit with drug trafficking charges. Police and agents from the...
View ArticleDallas Twp. zoning board denies plans for rehab center
The Dallas Township zoning hearing board has denied the use of a former outpatient medical center as an inpatient drug and alcohol treatment facility. "We were shocked and surprised that the board...
View ArticleDallas tops state averages; W-B Area below mark
WVW Superintendent Chuck Suppon delivers answer to question during interview at the district office in Kingston. cv12supponp2 Warren Ruda / The citizens' Voice Dr. Ronald Grevera was appointed as the...
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The Luzerne County Community College Diversity Council and social science/history department recently hosted a guest speaker on the subject of childhood literacy. Anne Hogya, director of the Pittston...
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