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’Mission: Impossible’ star Peter Graves dies in LA
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Peter Graves, star of the television series “Mission Impossible” and the “Airplane” films, has died.Valley goes green
WILKES-BARRE – Hundreds of folks who turned Irish for the day (if they weren’t already) lined South Main Street and Public Square on Sunday to experience the sights and sounds of the city’s annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade.
The drone of bagpipes, the wail of fire engine sirens and the brassy melodies and rhythmic beat of marching bands were met with applause and cheers from spectators of all ages. The excited squeals of children scrambling for candy tossed from moving vehicles and decorated were commonplace.
The two-hour-long procession had seven divisions consisting of 165 different bands, businesses, organizations, agencies, groups of officials and local celebrities.
Tax on drillers a no-brainer, except to some Ron Bartizek Business LOCAL
HOW SLOW-WITTED are some Pennsylvania lawmakers? Maybe this much: As the energy industry hands out billions just for access to the Marcellus Shale, many in the Legislature seem bent on giving them a free ride from taxation.
Lehman’s Stark takes third place in thriller
HERSHEY — When all was said and done, Shane Stark ended his career, the way he wanted – with a win.
Female WWII aviators honored with gold medal
WASHINGTON — They flew planes during World War II but weren’t considered real military pilots. No flags were draped over their coffins when they died on duty. And when their service ended, they had to pay their own bus fare home.
Hold the Pickles? Perish the thought. But tell us what floats your boat Joe Butkiewicz Opinion
IN A pickle. That’s where I found myself this week for trying something new. Because little did I know how much some people wanted some things not to change.
Soda dispute at W-B Area packs pop
WILKES-BARRE – Wilkes-Barre Area School Board member Lynn Evans made what, in the age of school wellness policies, seemed like an obvious suggestion: Consider removing soda from vending machines accessed by students, providing healthier alternatives with less refined sugar.
She has passion for the Passion
LARKSVILLE – Easter is less than a month away and High Point Baptist Church of Larksville is gearing up for its 13th annual Passion play.
Legend of St. Patrick
SALEM TOWNSHIP – A crowd of around 20 spectators gathered Sunday afternoon to partake in the second annual history of St. Patrick’s Day presentation at the PPL Susquehanna Riverlands Environmental Preserve.
County bidding for new 911 system
HANOVER TWP. – Luzerne County is seeking bids for a new computerized 911 dispatch system expected to shorten response times and give emergency responders access to more critical information.
- Letting the men be guys
- Jayhawks earn top seed in NCAA tournament
- ‘Alice’ extends No. 1 stay with $62 million
- Public's help sought in finding theft suspect
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Awaiting verdict of his life
- GOP leader in hot water over tub confession
- Man dies in Kingston fire; ruled accident
- Deady says appeal on 1988 murder will help his case
- Deteriorated bridge set for replacement
- Lesbian sergeant discharged by military
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PENNSYLVANIA NEWS
Post-snow, Northeast mops up from wind-driven rain
Last month, the Northeast was smothered by blizzards. Now, it's waterlogged by torrential rains.
Nation & World
Sen. Harry Reid's wife released from hospital
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid's wife has been released from a Virginia hospital, where she was taken after being seriously injured in a traffic accident.
Sports
Jayhawks earn top seed in NCAA tournament
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Kansas, Kentucky, Syracuse and Duke have earned the No. 1 seeds for the NCAA tournament, with the Jayhawks selected as the top seed overall for this year’s vers ...
Opinion Columnists
- Old school or new, same playground Richard L. Connor Opinion
- Recent fire reminder of what’s at stake EDWARD LEWIS OPINION
- Conservatives on target with Hawkeye State Kevin Blaum In the arena
- Un-bee-lievable performance by spelling kids MARK GUYDISH OPINION
- Tax on drillers a no-brainer, except to some Ron Bartizek Business LOCAL
- VW GTI a pocket rocket with huge appeal - Scott Wasser WHEELS
- Steals & Deals: March winds are blowing clothing, dining bargains our way ANDREW M. SEDER
Politics
What’s in a name? An extra vote for a win
His legal name might be Michael Kavulich, but the moniker he has used the past 33 years – Sid Michaels – will be incorporated into the name that will appear on ballots this May.
Business
Tax on drillers a no-brainer, except to some Ron Bartizek Business LOCAL
HOW SLOW-WITTED are some Pennsylvania lawmakers? Maybe this much: As the energy industry hands out billions just for access to the Marcellus Shale, many in the Legislature seem ben ...
Features
In the footsteps of Moses
ST. CATHERINE, Egypt — In the Bible, Moses climbs Mount Sinai to receive the Ten Commandments.
Entertainment
Producer admits to attempted Letterman shakedown
NEW YORK (AP) — A television producer admitted Tuesday to trying to shake down David Letterman in a case that bared the late-night icon's affairs with staffers, avoiding a long pri ...
Community
LCCC students complete EMT course
Students in the Luzerne County Community College non-credit Emergency Medical Technician course recently completed their coursework at the college’s Public Safety Training Institut ...
Feature Stories
Milk or cider? NH House weighs in on state drink
Apples are getting some competition from cows in the debate over what New Hampshire's state drink should be _ cider or milk.
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