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United States · United StatesDistrict Attorney Sam Sanguedolce released information related to an animal cruelty investigation which began in March and led to a search warrant in lower Luzerne County last week. On March 15, 2024, the Luzerne County SPCA received a lead regarding a possible cockfighting ring in Sugarloaf Township. A visit to the residence by SPCA Officers Wayne Harvey and Vickie Vangorder revealed numerous roosters with evidence that they were used for fight…See the Story
DA’s Office, SPCA investigate possible cockfighting ring in Sugarloaf Township - Times Leader
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United States · United StatesA fourth defendant facing online child solicitation charges originated from the self proclaimed Luzerne County Predator Catcher has asked the state’s highest court to weigh-in on the legality of the criminal language. Attorney Nanda Palissery on behalf of his client, Edward John Schicatano, 59, of Plains Township, filed a rare King’s Bench petition asking the Pennsylvania Supreme Court to intervene as there is a difference of legal opinions acro…See the Story
Fourth ‘predator catcher case’ challenged - Times Leader
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UnemploymentHARRISBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) -- The Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry (L&I) announced that the Commonwealth's unemployment rate has remained for six consecutive months. The unemployment rate in March remained at 3.4%, which was noted to be lower than it was in March 2023, when the rate was at 3.5%. Pennsylvania's civilian labor force, the estimated number of residents working or looking for work, was up 20,000 over the month due mostly to…See the Story
Pennsylvania’s unemployment rate remains the same for sixth month
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United States · United StatesPLAINS TWP. — Unionized technical employees from Geisinger Wyoming Valley (GWV) Medical Center held a press conference Thursday amid ongoing contract negotiations with Geisinger, adding their voices to a growing number of health care workers nationwide fighting for fair wages and safe working conditions for both staff and patients. The press conference was held two weeks before a May 1 deadline when GWV techs would vote to authorize a potential …See the Story
Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center employees voice contract concerns - Times Leader
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United States · United StatesThe RailRiders had a comfortable lead threatened in the late innings on Thursday night. They responded like the team with the best record in the International League. Scranton/Wilkes-Barre immediately answered a seventh-inning rally by Lehigh Valley and pulled away for an 8-4 victory over the IronPigs at PNC Field. It was the RailRiders’ ninth win in the last 10 games and kept them atop the league standings at 12-5. Everson Pereira fueled the of…See the Story
Pereira launches two homers to help RailRiders earn ninth win in last 10 games - Times Leader
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United States · United StatesExcitement about the upcoming Fine Arts Fiesta, the Cavalcade of Jazz and other events was almost palpable when members of Wilkes-Barre’s Downtown Arts Artistic Forum met at the THINK Center earlier this week. “It seems like there’s something every weekend,” said Wilkes-Barre special events coordinator Mike Slusser, pointing to the Cherry Blossom Festival April 27-28 in Kirby Park, followed by the Cavalcade of Jazz Festival May 3-5 at several do…See the Story
A cavalcade, a fiesta, exhibits and a block party - Times Leader
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Baseball · United StatesTwo more no-hitters were thrown in Wyoming Valley Conference softball Thursday. Tunkhannock’s McKenzie Hannon struck out 10 as she no-hit Wyoming Valley West in a 12-0 victory. Nanticoke Area’s Lilli Nice also had 10 strikeouts in a 10-0 win over Wyoming Seminary. Both games ended after five innings via the 10-run rule. A day earlier, Pittston Area’s Gianna Adams threw a no-hitter, her fourth of the season. Tunkhannock 12, Wyoming Valley West 0 …See the Story
H.S. Softball/Baseball: Tunkhannock’s Hannon, Nanticoke Area’s Nice throw no-hitters - Times Leader
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