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Comprehensive News Feed for Nanticoke, PA.

Results 1 - 20 of 652 in Nanticoke, PA

  1. 'Jesus' is superstar at Pocono PlayhouseRead the original story

    6 hrs ago | Pocono Record

    ... to perfect his acting techniques but also how to write plays. Beginning with community theater in his hometown of Nanticoke, Christopher has continued to enjoy the rigors of acting while working full-time to promote northeastern Pennsylvania at ...

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    Related Topix: Mountainhome, PA, Theater, Arts, Classical, Andrew Lloyd Webber

  2. Nanticoke finding that the road to financial recovery is a long one

    8 hrs ago | The News Item

    ... of recovery. In addition to the debt, years of financial mismanagement and a devastated credit rating also plagued Nanticoke, a city of about 10,000 residents located near Wilkes-Barre. Nanticoke Mayor John Bushko said he has done construction work ...

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    Related Topix: Luzerne County, PA, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Scranton Metro, Shamokin, PA

  3. Free public forum to address investment questionsRead the original story

    Yesterday | Times Leader

    ... Schapiro said in a prepared statement announcing the forum. Joining Schapiro will be U.S. Rep. Paul Kanjorski, D-Nanticoke. The congressman is chairman of the House Financial Services Subcommittee on Capital Markets, Insurance and Government ...

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    Related Topix: Wilkes-Barre, PA, Scranton Metro

  4. Local BriefRead the original story

    Wednesday | Times Leader

    A summer lunch program is under way at the Pope John Paul II Education Center Cafeteria, 518 S. Hanover St., Nanticoke.

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  5. Police BlotterRead the original story

    Wednesday | Times Leader

    ... locked and to remove all valuables. Anyone hearing or seeing anything unusual is asked to immediately call 911. NANTICOKE A man was charged Wednesday after he allegedly assaulted his live-in girlfriend because he locked himself out of their ...

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    Related Topix: Larksville, PA, Luzerne County, PA, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Scranton Metro

  6. Three violated Megan's Law, police sayRead the original story

    Wednesday | Times Leader

    Two convicted sex offenders found living in Nanticoke were arraigned Tuesday for failure to register their current addresses to comply with Megan's Law, according to court records.

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  7. Back Mountain American opens tournament with winRead the original story

    Tuesday Jul 22 | The Citizens' Voice

    ... close out the victory. Back Mountain plays today against Carlisle at 5 p.m. Section 5 Junior League Carbino Club 3 Nanticoke 2 (8) Sarah Higgins had two singles and drove in a run in Nanticoke's loss in the title game. Gabby Grabowski, Sammy Gow and ...

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  8. Candidate Barletta needs to back claims with factsRead the original story

    Monday Jul 21 | Times Leader

    ... promises. That said, Barletta could be an outstanding congressional candidate this fall and give Kanjorski, a Nanticoke resident, a real run for his (and his party's) money. Barletta has chutzpah, charm, good looks, political savvy, ample energy and ...

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    Related Topix: Luzerne County, PA, Hazleton, PA, Scranton Metro, Immigration Reform, Opinion

  9. Tougher penalty for thefts soughtRead the original story

    Monday Jul 21 | Times Leader

    ... is to write your congressman and state representative and say this needs to be fixed." State Rep. John Yudichak, D-Nanticoke, said he agrees criminal penalties should be increased. The key, however, is to provide more education so nonprofit groups ...

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    Related Topix: Wilkes-Barre, PA, Scranton Metro, Luzerne County, PA

  10. local briefsRead the original story

    Monday Jul 21 | Times Leader

    ... and 6:30 p.m. Thursday. Face-painting is from 1 to 3 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday. Proceeds benefit the library. NANTICOKE -- A summer lunch program is under way at the Pope John Paul II Education Center Cafeteria, 518 S. Hanover St., Nanticoke. This ...

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  11. Summer traditionally is when socializingRead the original story

    Sunday Jul 20 | Times Leader

    ... when socializing peaks in Northeastern Pennsylvania, and this year is no exception. On Saturday, hundreds went to Nanticoke's Honey Pot and Hanover sections for the city's annual Great Nanticoke Yard Sale. That evening scores sought the comfort of ...

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    Related Topix: Hanover, PA, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Scranton Metro

  12. Unbeaten and beyondRead the original story

    Saturday Jul 19 | Times Leader

    ... today. "We just need to play good defense and not leave any runners on base," Lamore said. "Last year, we faced Nanticoke twice in three days too and ended being second in the (league and region)." Billy Baratta had three hits for Mountain Post, ...

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    Related Topix: Sports, Sports Etc.

  13. Muni leaders prefer reassessment delayRead the original story

    Saturday Jul 19 | Times Leader

    ... own assessor and its own assessment figures three things the county's other three cities do not have. Hazleton, Nanticoke and Pittston no longer employ an assessor and have been using the county assessments for years. All three have decided to ...

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    Related Topix: Luzerne County, PA, Pittston, PA, Kingston, PA, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Scranton Metro

  14. Another Monkey Consumer Price Index,

    Saturday Jul 19 | Another Monkey

    ... PA: $3.999/gallon 7/18/08, 87 octane, Sam's Club, Wilkes-Barre PA: $3.979/gallon Groceries From Weis Market, Nanticoke, PA, 7/15/08: Milk, 2% milkfat, half-gallon: $1.94 Dozen Eggs, size "Large": $1.50 / dozen (sale price, normally $1.77 / dozen) ...

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    Related Topix: Wilkes-Barre, PA, Scranton Metro

  15. Carney, Hackett close in cashRead the original story

    Friday Jul 18 | The News Item

    ... covering contributions and expenditures from April 4 to June 30. Those reports showed U.S. Rep. Paul Kanjorski, D-Nanticoke, with $1.85 million more in cash on hand than his Republican opponent in the 11th District, Lou Barletta. In the 10th ...

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    Related Topix: US Politics, US News, 2008 Presidential Election, Paul Kanjorski, US House of Representatives, Democrat

  16. Court BriefsRead the original story

    Friday Jul 18 | Times Leader

    BARRE A Nanticoke man was sentenced to 48 hours to one year, six months in county prison on charges of theft and driving under the influence stemming from a January 2007 incident.

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    Related Topix: Luzerne County, PA, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Scranton Metro

  17. Barletta claims lead on Kanjorski

    Thursday Jul 17 | Times Leader

    ... but money can't buy support," the Hazleton mayor added. Barletta said he is awaiting a reply from Kanjorski, D-Nanticoke, about his challenge for 11 debates. "The people are angry about the condition of the country and they want change," Barletta ...

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    Related Topix: Scranton Metro, Hazleton, PA, Immigration Reform

  18. Revenues for 2008 short of estimates

    Thursday Jul 17 | Times Leader

    Nanticoke has received less than half of anticipated $2.4M in earned income tax revenue.

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  19. Police BlotterRead the original story

    Thursday Jul 17 | Times Leader

    ... according to police. WILKES-BARRE City police reported the following: Jeffrey Warke, 28, of Garfield Street, Nanticoke, is facing an indecent exposure charge for allegedly exposing himself at 15 E. Market St. on Tuesday. Melissa Doran, 23, of ...

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  20. Plan may cut churches to 33Read the original story

    Thursday Jul 17 | Citizensvoice.com

    ... for occasional services at locations other than main parishes. Possible changes include consolidating the six Nanticoke parishes into one at the location of Holy Trinity Church. The 19 churches in Wilkes-Barre and Wilkes-Barre Township could be ...

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    Related Topix: Luzerne County, PA, Wilkes-Barre Township, PA, Scranton, PA, Scranton Metro, Wilkes-Barre, PA