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W-B has hands-on style for EMS week
Open houses were held at two fire
department sites in the city, where people learned hands-only CPR.
National Wire
Thousands walk, run final mile of Boston Marathon
Nearly 3,000 join in emotional ending to violence-marred race.
3 more arrested in UK soldier's slaying
LONDON — Police, politicians and activists in Britain are warning of rising anti-Muslim sentiment following the slaughter of an off-duty British soldier in a London street, an apparent act of Islamic extremism that has horrified the nation.
Pharmacy clinics draw skepticism even as customers flock in
When Akim Reid needed a physical for his job, he couldn't turn to his regular doctor _ he doesn't have one. The Loxahatchee, Fla., resident called around for someone to do the exam. Everyone he called could see him … next month.
Honors and Awards
Jeffrey Marshall and Matthew Parker, attorneys from the Wilkes-Barre firm of Marshall, Parker & Weber, have been recognized by Philadelphia Magazine and Law and Politics Magazine as Super Lawyers in the field of elder law. This is the...
remembering AMERICAN history
Create a battle plan to visit Gettysburg during 150th anniversary weeks
GETTYSBURG, Pa. — In July 1863, the 2,400 residents of Gettysburg had little time to prepare for 170,000 Confederate and Union soldiers who advanced on the town. The soldiers clashed in a three-day battle that would paint its streets and pastoral farmlands crimson...
Corporate Ladder
Skytop LodgeDouglas Hustad has been elected as vice president and general manager of Skytop Lodge in the Pocono Mountains.Hustad is replacing the retiring Ed Mayotte who has served the resort for over 20 years.
Memorial Day means sales are heating up at area businesses
Memorial Day is here and that means the smell of sweet, sweet barbecue will be wafting throughout the region. But what if you don't want to do the grilling or you're heading out to camp or picnic at one of the region's beautiful county, state or...
Have we lost all desire to vote?
Low turnout spells trouble for democracy
While other row offices were eliminated, Luzerne County's home rule charter kept the controller to independently scrutinize its $260 million in spending, 1,400-plus workers and more than 50 departments providing services from tax assessment to 911...
Waiting to breathe – on his own
Teen getting surgeries to open windpipe
It'll be at least five weeks before Charlie Lucas will be able to swim. The 16-year-old said he might even try diving for the first time.
MacDowell led Misericordia's transformation
DALLAS TWP. — Michael A. MacDowell remembers his first visit through the majestic archway on to the Misericordia University campus in the fall of 1997.
White Haven library, visitors center opens
Community finds new use for former Lehigh Valley Railroad engine house.
WHITE HAVEN — The grand opening of the White Haven Community Library and Visitors Center was much more than a celebration of the provision of a wonderful collection of books to area residents, its proponents said. It was the reflection of the community's...
Obama sees end to terror war
New approach recasts perpetrators as criminals
WASHINGTON — Some call it wishful thinking, but President Barack Obama has all but declared an end to the global war on terror.
Thousands walk, run final mile of Boston Marathon
Nearly 3,000 join in emotional ending to violence-marred race.
BOSTON — Rosy Spraker was only a half-mile from the finish line of her seventh Boston Marathon when the bombs went off. She received her medal later in the mail at her Lorton, Va., home. But she couldn't bring herself to wear it until Saturday, when she and...
Area student's banner refutes validity of prayer
Justin Vacula took exception to the federal governmentrecognizing a day of prayer.
WILKES-BARRE — One area grad student thinks the government has no place asking people to pray.
Councilman recalled as hardworking respected
KINGSTON - Chances are Marvin Rappaport got to know many of his constituents while walking through the neighborhoods with his wife Barbara and working in his pharmacy.
Missouri highway buckles after rail cars hit overpass
CHAFFEE, Mo. — A highway overpass in southeast Missouri collapsed early Saturday when rail cars slammed into one of the bridge's pillars after a cargo train collision, authorities said. Seven people were injured, though none seriously.
Thousands of nation's older bridges at risk of freak collapse
Vulnerable crossings carry millions of drivers every day in places such as Chicago, Boston.
SEATTLE — Thousands of bridges around the U.S. might be one freak accident or mistake away from collapse, even if the spans are deemed structurally sound.
Fragments of Dead Sea Scrolls up for sale
Family quietly markets scraps saved until now in Swiss safe deposit box.
JERUSALEM — Parts of the Dead Sea Scrolls are up for sale — in tiny pieces.
Grads not cowed by tornadoes
Students in Oklahoma City suburbs vow to remain in community after graduation.
OKLAHOMA CITY — Seven tornadoes have swept through their town since they were born, but as new graduates donned caps and gowns to say goodbye to their high schools Saturday, they vowed they wouldn't say goodbye to Moore.
W-B has hands-on style for EMS week
Open houses were held at two firedepartment sites in the city, where people learned hands-only CPR.
WILKES-BARRE — City emergency responders wrapped up National Emergency Medical Services Week with a day of teaching.
Cruisin' to help son, autism fight
Dan Nulton takes PT Cruiser in parades with his club and shows it off at other events.
It's retro, it's versatile, it's practical and it's fun. But there's a much more meaningful reason that “King” Tim Nulton loves his plum-colored PT Cruiser.
Sounds of music benefit U.S. armed forces
Sixth annual MayDay Music Festival helps U.S. troops and their families.
WILKES-BARRE — The 6th annual MayDay Music Festival rocked Kirby Park on Saturday despite the below average temperature, and at times, heavy winds.
NYPD investigating actress Bynes allegations
(AP) Internal Affairs officers on Saturday were looking into allegations made by actress Amanda Bynes that New York Police Department officers sexually assaulted her when she...
Tornado victims include animal lover, man in truck
(AP) One was an animal lover. Another loved the spotlight. Another was nicknamed "The Wall" because of the force he brought to the soccer field.
Mo. highway buckles after rail cars hit overpass
(AP) A highway overpass in southeast Missouri collapsed early Saturday when rail cars slammed into one of the bridge's pillars after a cargo train collision, authorities...
Graduates in tornado-raked Okla. town vow to stay
(AP) Seven tornadoes have swept through their town since they were born, but as new graduates donned caps and gowns to say goodbye to their high schools Saturday, they vowed...
Tornado victims include animal lover, man in truck
(AP) One was an animal lover. Another loved the spotlight. Another was nicknamed "The Wall" because of the force he brought to the soccer field.
Cannes: 'The Immigrant' stirs emotional response
(AP) James Gray's sincere melodrama "The Immigrant" has divided the Cannes Film Festival not for its politics or its audaciousness, but for its sentimentality.
Graduates in tornado-raked Okla. town vow to stay
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Seven tornadoes have swept through their town since they were born, but as new graduates donned caps and gowns to say goodbye to their high schools Saturday, they vowed they wouldn't say goodbye to Moore.
NTSB: Bridge collapse in Wash. is wake-up call
(AP) The chairman of the National Transportation Safety Board said Saturday the bridge collapse in Washington state is a wake-up call for the nation.
