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After Being Homeless, Student Heads To Pitt

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Friday, August 24th, 2012, 4:51pm
After Being Homeless, Student Heads To Pitt

Just two years ago, Melyssa Lindsey was homeless. Her mother had just regained custody of she and her siblings, after they were bounced between foster families. Lindsey worked two part-time jobs and as a sophomore at Scranton High School, had no plans ..... Read More

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North Schuylkill Grad Preps For Arrivals Of Air Force One

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Tuesday, August 21st, 2012, 4:00pm
North Schuylkill Grad Preps For Arrivals Of Air Force One

Air Force Lt. Col. Tom Yeager has completed numerous tense and highly technical combat missions as a fighter pilot in Iraq and Afghanistan.

In a new role, he'll have even more high-pressure duties..... Read More

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Joseph Gans, Local TV Pioneer, Dies At 85

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Thursday, August 2nd, 2012, 2:00pm
Joseph Gans, Local TV Pioneer, Dies At 85

The man who designed and built the first cable television system in Hazleton some 60 years ago passed away early Tuesday morning at The Laurels senior living community in Hazle Township. Joseph S. Gans, 85, of Sugarloaf, designed and built Hazleton's cable..... Read More

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Sweet Opportunity

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Monday, July 30th, 2012, 3:50pm
Sweet Opportunity

NANTICOKE – Ed Tolodzieski wants his daughter Cassandra to make something of her life. And the best opportunity for that to happen, he believes, is 100 miles away. Cassandra, 11, will soon …... Read More

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