Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center employees voice contract concerns
PLAINS 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.
12 jurors picked for Trump’s hush money trial; Selection of alternates ongoing
NEW YORK — A jury of 12 people was seated Thursday in former President Donald Trump’s history-making hush money trial, propelling the proceedings closer to opening statements and the start of weeks of dramatic testimony.
Wilkes-Barre Area closes on Meyers High School sale, ending a decade-old saga
WILKES-BARRE — In a deal years in the making, Wilkes-Barre Area School District finally closed on the sale of the former Meyers High School building Thursday. District Solicitor Ray Wendolowski said the final step was routine and took “less than 10 minutes,” a quiet ending to a saga rife with emotions, protests and bitter debates.
K-9 law enforcement unit sweeps Luzerne County Correctional Facility
WILKES-BARRE — Law enforcement with K-9 dogs raided the Luzerne County Correctional Facility on Thursday as part of an “Operation Clean Sweep,” county Manager Romilda Crocamo informed council.
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DEP investigates water surfacing above abandoned mines
Amid growing concerns over orange-tinted water bubbling to the surface at several locations throughout the west side, the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) said in a statement Thursday that it was unclear at this time if those incidents were caused by the mine subsidence that opened up in Luzerne on April 14 in Toby’s Creek.
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus performers make appearance with local students
Students learned what it takes to join the circus with interactive demos and a Q&A with Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey performers on Wednesday at Pennsylvania All-Stars in the Gateway Shopping Center in Edwardsville. The performers worked closely to mentor and help local athletes ranging in age from 10-12 perfect their acrobatic skills and learn more about becoming a professional performer.
Eastern PA Coalition for Abandoned Mine Reclamation conducts water tests after mine subsidence
FORTY FORT — Days after a mine subsidence in Toby’s Creek behind Luzerne Lumber caused water from the creek to pour into an abandoned mine shaft underground, water found bubbling to the surface in several places in the surrounding area was tested by the Eastern PA Coalition for Abandoned Mine Reclamation (EPCAMR).
Biden sees economy ‘through the eyes of Scranton, not Mar-a-Lago’
SCRANTON — President Joe Biden on Tuesday talked a lot about his record and his plan to help seniors and the middle class and how his opponent will only help the rich get richer.
Joel Embiid scores 23 points, has the big assist as 76ers beat Heat in play-in to earn No. 7 seed
PHILADELPHIA — Joel Embiid showed why Philadelphia always has a shot at a long postseason run as long as he’s in the lineup.
Groshans’ homer in 8th rallies RailRiders past Lehigh Valley
Jordan Groshans’ first home run in a RailRiders uniform came at an especially big moment.
Judge hits the tiebreaking single in 9th as Yankees rally to avoid sweep with 6-4 win over Blue Jays
TORONTO — Aaron Judge broke a 4-all tie with a two-run single in the ninth inning, Juan Soto and Giancarlo Stanton hit solo home runs and the New York Yankees rallied to beat the Toronto Blue Jays 6-4 on Wednesday, avoiding their first sweep of the season.
H.S. Softball/Baseball: Pittston Area’s Adams throws fourth no-hitter of the season
For the fourth time in as many games, Pittston Area’s Gianna Adams threw a no-hitter.
NBA bans Jontay Porter after gambling probe shows he shared information, bet on games
Toronto Raptors player Jontay Porter was banned for life from the NBA on Wednesday after a league probe found he disclosed confidential information to sports bettors and wagered on games, even betting on the Raptors to lose.
Local roundup: Dallas boys volleyball rallies to beat Hazleton Area
The Dallas boys volleyball team fell behind two sets to one but rallied to take the final two sets and defeat Hazleton Area 3-2 on Wednesday.
IronPigs take series opener vs. RailRiders
MOOSIC – The Scranton/Wilkes Barre RailRiders dropped their series opener with the Lehigh Valley IronPigs 7-1 on Tuesday night at PNC Field. It ended their seven-game winning streak. T.J. Rumfield, who made his RailRiders debut, reached based three times including with his first triple-A hit.
Ranger Suárez and Bryce Harper help the Phillies beat the Rockies 5-0
PHILADELPHIA — Ranger Suárez pitched a seven-hitter, Bryce Harper homered and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Colorado Rockies 5-0 on Tuesday night.
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