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Frances Slocum tapped for ‘Recovery in Nature’ initiative promoting healing in nature during National Recovery Month
The Recovery in Nature initiative encourages Pennsylvanians, especially those living with substance use disorder, to get outside and take advantage of the healing power of nature during National…
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· 23d
Police: Son shoots parents, kills security officer in Wayne County gated community
Lucas Aron Gartrell is charged with criminal homicide and related charges for trying to kill his parents and shooting and killing a security officer at The Hideout in Wayne County.
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· 24d
Lackawanna County Prison inmate charged with killing fellow inmate over newspaper access
An accused drug dealer was charged Monday with killing a convicted drug dealer in the Lackawanna County Prison three weeks ago. The motive wasn't drugs, police say, but access to newspapers. Eli…
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Appeals court says special election for Lackawanna County Commissioner can happen
A state appeals court ruled Friday that a special election to replace ex-Lackawanna County Commissioner Matt McGloin can go on as planned Nov. 4. McGloin resigned seven months ago and the county is…
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· 24d
Tackling his dream: At 58 years old, Tom Cillo joins Lycoming College football team
Tom Cillo spent 33 years plowing streets, fixing roads and maintaining parks in Williamsport. Now the 58-year-old is a freshman on the Lycoming College football team. If he plays a snap this season,…
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· 24d
NEWS VOICES: 'Plant People' feature grows bonds between gardeners throughout the region
This week, WVIA Morning Edition Host Sarah Scinto and WVIA All Things Considered Host Haley O'Brien discuss 'Plant People,' a new feature on WVIA highlighting plants and the people who grow them all…
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· 25d
Tackling his dream: 58-year-old freshman joins Lycoming College football team, inspires teammates
Tom Cillo spent 33 years plowing streets, fixing roads and maintaining parks in Williamsport. Now the 58-year-old is a freshman on the Lycoming College football team. If he plays a snap this season,…
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· 27d
Appeals court says Lackawanna County commissioner special election can happen
The state Commonwealth Court has rejected a Lackawanna County Democratic Party appeal of a county court ruling that said voters can decide on a replacement for ex-Commissioner Matt McGloin at a special...
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· 28d
With the end of federal Blue Ribbon program, Wayne Highlands school receives new state award
Lakeside Elementary School is among the first recipients of a new state award created after the Trump Administration ended the prestigious Blue Ribbon program last month.
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· Sep 22
Ramen noodles and food insecurity: College pantries break down stigma in NEPA
For Kelly Gibbons, King’s College’s food pantry debunks the stereotype around the ‘starving college student.’ The Wilkes-Barre college received $20,000 from the yearly PA Hunger-Free Campus Grant.
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· Sep 22
Under new director, Scranton's NEPA Youth Shelter gets closer to opening completed teen center
As Teen Center takes shape, NEPA Youth Shelter executive director John W. Rosengrant says he can see the “light at the end of the tunnel," and is looking forward to revealing the organization's new…
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· Sep 11
State appeals says Lackawanna County DA can refile some charges against child protection employees
The state Superior Court ruled Lackawanna County District Attorney Brian Gallagher can refile charges of failing to report abuse against Office of Youth and Family Services staffers, but cannot…
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