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Wilkes-Barre · Wilkes-BarreNANTICOKE — A musical group named “Polka Bandski” will perform Saturday on Patriot Square in Nanticoke as part of a grand opening celebration for the new location of NEPA’rogi, a growing pierogi shop and Polish market in the city.See the Story
NEPA'rogi hosting "Polka in the Park" celebration Saturday in Nanticoke
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Wilkes-Barre · Wilkes-BarreWILKES-BARRE — A new alcohol and drug detoxification and recovery center will open in the city by August if all goes as planned, now that the owners have secured zoning approval.See the Story
Drug, alcohol detox/recovery center gets zoning nod in Wilkes-Barre
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Wilkes-Barre · Wilkes-BarreWILKES-BARRE — With no issues being contested, it appears the Luzerne County trial for homicide suspect Scott Andrew Oliver, accused of fatally shooting his girlfriend in Foster Township, is on schedule to begin in early May. Judge Joseph F. Sklarosky Jr. held a status conference Thursday when Oliver’s attorney, Frank T. McCabe II, and Assistant District Attorney James L. McMonagle said they are ready to proceed to trial. McCabe did note he inte…See the Story
No hurdles in Foster Township homicide case, trial set to begin next month - Times Leader
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Wilkes-Barre · Wilkes-BarreIt is not clear if a mine subsidence that drained Toby Creek in Luzerne on Sunday is connected to a sinkhole that opened in Swoyersville the next day or reports of bubbling water throughout the region this week, according to…See the Story
DEP: Unclear if Toby Creek mine subsidence caused sinkhole, water bubbling
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Wilkes-Barre · Wilkes-BarreWILKES-BARRE — During a League of Women Voters forum on Tuesday night for 120th state House District candidates, Democrat Fern Leard often offered different takes on issues than the three Republican candidates — Patrick Musto, Lee Ann McDermott and Brenda…See the Story
Candidates for the 120th state House District discuss issues and policies at forum
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