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A Lackawanna County judge on Monday raised sharp questions as attorneys argued whether key evidence and post-arrest statements made by murder-suspect Justin Schuback should be kept from a future jury. https://t.co/jptgNwXOqR

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A prisoner who admitted murdering another inmate at State Correctional Institution at Dallas took the stand Tuesday morning and testified that he was acting at the behest of a corrupt guard who empowered him with "running the phones" and encouraged … https://t.co/vdixNNsQ0N

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WILKES-BARRE — A Ukrainian immigrant on Monday presented Wilkes-Barre City with a proclamation thanking city officials for supporting Ukraine in its war with Russia. https://t.co/xboKbBqTLw

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Five candidates for Dallas School Board are seeking four board seats with four-year terms in the Nov. 7 election. https://t.co/PW2Q6v3AyF

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WILKES-BARRE — Luzerne County Council is on track to approve the county’s 2024 budget one week sooner than originally scheduled. https://t.co/UARI02EuBA

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Luzerne County Councilman Stephen J. Urban on Monday released surveillance video footage that he says shows someone who smashed a window at his home, five days prior to an incident that led to Urban being charged with assault. https://t.co/hES5iu736h

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Lane restrictions will be in place on Interstate 81 north and south from Exit 155 (Dorrance) to Exit 159 (Nuangola) for bridge inspections. https://t.co/lJZQuachIV

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U.S. Reps. Chrissy Houlahan and Dan Meuser have introduced legislation to eliminate the problematic piping that caused the blast. https://t.co/uRAs8Hx3Bs

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WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. health regulators are warning consumers not to use more than two dozen varieties of over-the-counter eyedrops because of the risk of infections that could lead to blindness. https://t.co/gXOxZsiAEh

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The manslaughter trial for a suspended correctional officer accused of turning a blind eye to an inmate-on-inmate murder at State Correctional Institution at Dallas began Monday with prosecutors accusing him of performing his job recklessly while th… https://t.co/kJhTLr2b1k

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Chilly, rainy weather didn’t stop ghosts and goblins for coming out to downtown Wilkes-Barre on Sunday for a Halloween trick-or-treating event. The event was hosted by the City of Wilkes-Barre, Downtown Wilkes-Barre Business Association and Diamond … https://t.co/pWj49hen5J

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The involuntary manslaughter trial for a suspended correctional officer accused of turning a blind eye to an inmate-on-inmate murder at State Correctional Institution at Dallas is set to begin Monday in Luzerne County court. https://t.co/vS8681Y6sk

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Voters who wish to request a mail-in ballot for the Nov. 7 election need to do it by 5 p.m. Tuesday. https://t.co/SkYk5m3LZn

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Luzerne County Council candidate Harry Haas lashed out last week against what he says are unfair attacks on him in campaign mailers sent to county voters from political action committees outside the area. https://t.co/BTQsVnQ6bY

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David Dzurec, Ph.D., gave his University of Scranton students a writing prompt. Their computers completed the assignment. https://t.co/3GBBGK7UF7

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American hockey player Adam Johnson has died after a “freak accident” during a game in England on Saturday, his club said. The 29-year-old Minnesota native was playing for the Nottingham Panthers in a Challenge Cup game against the Sheffield Steeler… https://t.co/EOGbk9cfKL

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Two local residents announce their bids for office in this week's Political Scene. https://t.co/ZNM1C04lRY

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Legislation establishing a PA Preferred Organic Trademark sponsored by state Reps. Eddie Day Pashinski, D-121, Wilkes-Barre, and Maureen Madden, D-115, Monroe County, passed the state Senate last week. https://t.co/T4Da2HsNOU

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It was a spooky day in Swoyersville on Saturday as the borough hosted its Halloween parade and party at Roosevelt Field on Church Street. https://t.co/gMb5CYi9zh

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A rich tradition of chocolate excellence helped the region develop a sweet reputation. https://t.co/gpymZr6Rc9