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August 31, 2009

Hazardous Materials Investigation in Luzerne County

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Workers with protective clothing were going in and out of a condemned building Monday in West Wyoming, a building that neighbors have complained about for quite some time.





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Monsignor Bambera to Assist in Transition

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Cardinal Justin Rigali concedes he won’t be able to spend a lot of time in Scranton so he has appointed Monsignor Joseph Bamberra to serve as his delegate here.





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Reclaimed Mine Land Vandalized

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Police and one local group in Luzerne County are looking for vandals responsible for thousands of dollars worth of damage.





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Hexagon Project exhibit opens Friday

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During this Friday’s First Friday, the Melberger Art Center, 123 Wyoming Ave., Scranton, will host the opening of the Hexagon Project Exhibit starting at 6 p.m.
The Hexagon Project which began three years ago with local educator Beth Burkhauer, is part of the area’s Interdependence Day Celebration. Interdependence Day 2009 will be celebrated on Thursday, September [...]





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Deadly Crash in Wilkes-Barre

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An elderly woman died Sunday night after a two-car crash in Wilkes-Barre.





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Parishioners React to Bishop's Resignation

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Bishop Martino’s resignation is a topic that has parishioners talking on both sides of the church pew.





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Bishop Joseph Martino Resigns

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Bishop Joseph Martino, leader of the Diocese of Scranton announced Monday he will step down, effective immediately.





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August 30, 2009

Two Arrested in Beating Death

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Two people were arrested after police said they strangled and beat a man to death early Sunday morning in Luzerne County.





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TAKING his best SHOT

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When Glenn Traver lived near Ocean View, Va., he used to enjoy fishing from a certain pier. Usually, fins-and-scales fish were the catch of his day, but he once went to the pier at 5 a.m. and caught a photo opportunity.





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Drumming Workshop

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A very hands-on introduction to world cultures using percussion instruments as the tool for understanding…





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August 29, 2009

Kennedys Honored at School Rededication

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As Senator Ted Kennedy was laid to rest Saturday, people in Scranton gathered to remember the Kennedy family and rededicate a school named for his brother, John.





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Glenn Beck

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This is a Reserved Seating show. Tickets are $42 and $37. There is a $3 per ticket transaction fee at…





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Ladies Day

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All women play for free! Skirmish invites you to play and see what its all about.





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Throwdown Game

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Skirmish has scheduled monthly games designed specifically for experienced players and teams. These games…





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August 28, 2009

Budget Battle: Politics Over Paychecks?

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Some educators in the Poconos could be forced to go without pay while the state budget impasse continues in Harrisburg.





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Diocese Mum on Report of Bishop's Resignation

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One day after Newswatch 16 reported Bishop Joseph Martino will be stepping down from his post in the Diocese of Scranton, little is being said about the change of power in the diocese.





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Wilkes-Barre Scranton Pioneers For Sale

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The future of the Wilkes-Barre Scranton Pioneers football team is up for sale.





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Mega Millions Jackpot Mega Big

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The Mega Millions jackpot is a whopping $333 million.





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Start your Labor Day weekend with First Friday

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What better way to kick off your Labor Day weekend than with First Friday in downtown Scranton? The next First Friday is set for Friday, Sept. 4, and will provide the perfect lead-in to a weekend dominated by La Festa Italiana in Scranton.
Scranton’s vegan cafe, Eden, 344 Adams Ave., will host an interesting exhibit, “Artesania [...]





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Bishop Martino Stepping Down

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Reports are surfacing the leader of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Scratnon will step down.





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Three Dead in I-81 Crash

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State police are investigating a crash that killed three people early Friday morning in Luzerne County.





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Artistic cornucopia

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Visit the Arts at Hayfield Summer Festival at Penn State/Wilkes-Barre this weekend, and Martin Korchnak may let you play a dulcimer or crank the handle of a hurdy-gurdy. No experience? No problem, he said.





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ON BROADWAY

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Through Aug. 30:





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Capsule reviews of continuing films:

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Capsule reviews of continuing films:





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Family-friendly comedy sure to be a crowd pleaser

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A big, burly guy named T.J. is playing a “good witch” named Gloria, complete with diaphanous purple wings. His sidekick, Twinkles, is much smaller and lighter, yet she’s gifted with bigger wings and a better magic wand.





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ALSO OPENING

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ALSO OPENING





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Peace, love, not much else in ‘Taking Woodstock’ review

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LOS ANGELES — They aren’t words you hear very often: an Ang Lee comedy.





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FAMILY REVIEWS

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Parents guide to new movie releases:





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VIDEO RELEASES

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Capsule reviews of new DVD releases follow:





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Man Charged for Damaging Governor's Cup

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A man from Lackawanna County is behind bars after smashing the Governor’s Cug trophy at PNC Field Thursday night, according to police.





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