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2 hrs ago | Patch.com

Patterson Aims to Bring Pride Back to Police Department

Ron Patterson remembers fondly the sense of enjoyment he took in coming to work each day as a young officer with the Fair Lawn Police Department before escalating inter-departmental strife boiled over into lawsuits and landed the department's dirty laundry in the news.

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Related Topix: Fair Lawn, NJ

6 hrs ago | Connecticut Post

Antiques dealer especially values past

The 26-year-old grew up in a family business involving antiques sales in locations from Southbury to New York City.

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Related Topix: Southbury, CT, New Milford, CT, New Fairfield, CT

Yesterday | The Times Leader

Radio host urges LCCC grads to excel

Guest speaker Tommy McFly, a Washington, D.C., radio personality and Luzerne County Community College alumnus, addressed the Class of 2013 at the college's 45th annual commencement Thursday, saying, "Today's the day you decide how much you want to be involved." "Whether you're the next Einstein or the next Snookie, that's awesome," McFly said ... (more)

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Related Topix: Luzerne County, PA, Scranton, PA

Thu May 23, 2013

Grand Prairie Herald

Money/Finance

Many find that the new year is a time to wipe the slate clean. In fact, 45 percent of Americans made New Year's resolutions, according to the Journal of Clinical Psychology from the University of Scranton.

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Related Topix: Life, Holidays, New Year's Day/Eve, Psychology, Science, Scranton, PA, Tax

Wed May 22, 2013

The Jersey Journal

Resurrection School students have artwork on display at Newport...

The exhibit features an array of drawings, cartoons and pastels reflecting peace through virtues such as joyfulness, kindness, trust and wisdom.

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Related Topix: Jersey City, NJ, Hudson County, NJ, University of Kansas, Bayonne, NJ

Patch.com

Center Valley Woman Inducted Into Honor Society

Christina Rossi of Center Valley was among 78 University of Scranton students inducted into Alpha Sigma Nu, the national honor society for students in Jesuit colleges and universities, at a ceremony held recently on campus.

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Related Topix: Center Valley, PA, Scranton, PA, Student Society, Sororities, Alpha Sigma Nu, Sigma Nu, Fraternities

Sun May 19, 2013

The Times-Tribune

Local History: Scranton Army officer defects to East Germany upon rejection of his marriage proposal

ASSOCIATED PRESS files ABOVE: Army Capt. Alfred Svenson of Scranton leaves the morning session of his general court-martial on June 30, 1964, in Frankfurt, Germany.

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Related Topix: Scranton, PA, World News, Germany, Theater, Arts

Sat May 18, 2013

The Times-Tribune

Drunken brawl leads to arrest in Scranton

A West Chester man tried to punch a University of Scranton police sergeant after leaving a bar early Friday, city police said.

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Related Topix: Scranton, PA

Thu May 16, 2013

The Times-Tribune

New PHEAA grant bill targets middle class

A Senate bill to target new state higher education assistance grants to middle-class students would expand financial aid opportunities at the University of Scranton, a top school official told a Senate panel Wednesday.

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Related Topix: Scranton, PA, Greensburg, PA

Suburban Weekly

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The first recipient of the professor Dr. Jay Nathan, Ph.D., scholarship at the University of Scranton is Nathawut Suksomanat, a graduate student from Chonburi, Thailand.

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Related Topix: Scranton, PA, Clarks Summit, PA

Suburban Weekly

Around Town for Thursday, May 16, 2013

The annual 2-mile whole road of yard sales will take place on Saturday, May 18, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. along North Turnpike Road from Dalton at the Dalton Pharmacy to LaPlume at the LaPlume Post Office where Turnpike Road meets Route 438.

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Related Topix: Dalton, PA, Factoryville, PA, Waverly, PA, Scranton, PA

Tue May 14, 2013

WNEP-TV Moosic

Democratic Candidates Fight For Scranton's Mayoral Office

"The mayor of the city of Scranton is that it will be a really difficult job. Why do you want this job?" asked the moderator with the League of Women Voters of Lackawanna County.

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Related Topix: Scranton, PA, Lackawanna County, PA

The Times-Tribune

Lisi fires repeated barbs at Lewis in GOP mayoral debate

Jake Danna Stevens / Staff Photographer Scranton Republican mayoral candidates Gary Lewis, left, and Marcel Lisi take part in a debate hosted by the League of Women Voters of Lackawanna County on Monday night at the University of Scranton.

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Related Topix: Scranton, PA, Lackawanna County, PA, Taylor, PA, Dickson City, PA

Mon May 13, 2013

Times Herald-Record

Police hoping to find writer of mysterious letter left at crash scene

About two weeks after the collision that killed Marina Petersen and Melissa Martucci last June, a passer-by discovered a regret-filled letter that someone left at the roadside memorial marking the scene.

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Related Topix: Washingtonville, NY

Chronicle.com

Talking About Class

When Heather Berg arrived at the University of Virginia in the fall of 2011, she was struck by the seemingly posh lifestyle many of her fellow students enjoyed.

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Related Topix: University of Virginia, Scranton, PA

The Times-Tribune

The Office' cast and creators wrap-up a successful series run in Scranton

The surprise announcement of Steve Carell's presence at "The Office" Wrap Party cast farewell event rocked the thousands packed into the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders' PNC Field May 4. Earlier that day, cast members, producers and writers of "The Office" TV show participated in numerous events throughout Scranton.

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Related Topix: The Office, Comedy, Entertainment, Television, Scranton, PA, Jenna Fischer, John Krasinski

The Citizens' Voice

meet the candidates: magisterial district judge

Education: 1994 graduate of Pittston Area High School, 1998 graduate of University of Scranton and 2001 graduate of Penn State Dickinson School of Law.

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Related Topix: Criminal Defense Law, Law, Pittston, PA, Scranton, PA, Luzerne County, PA

Sun May 12, 2013

The Fresno Bee

Local: Tale of 2 Fresno State searches for business dean, president

While the search for President John Welty's replacement continues in secret, Fresno State had no problem showcasing four finalists to the public before picking a dean for the business college.

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Related Topix: State University, AR, Governors State University, University of Houston Victoria

Albany Times Union

Donna Heald named dean of Russell Sage College

Donna Heald was appointed dean of the college. Most recently, she was associate dean for science education and director of pre-health professions advising at Fordham University.

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Related Topix: Fordham University, Scranton, PA

The Times-Tribune

Business Week in Review, May 12, 2013

The Greater Scranton Chamber of Commerce opened its Jessup business startup incubator, TekRidge Center, at a cost of $8.3 million.

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Related Topix: Jessup, PA, Old Forge, PA, Lackawanna County, PA, Pittston, PA