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Robotic Surgery Performed in Wilkes-Barre

A state-of-the-art computer-assisted surgery made its debut at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital this week.

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Sat Jul 04, 2009

Times Leader

Topless woman facing charges

BARRE Police said a Sweet Valley woman entered a Scott Street residence uninvited and went onto a roof topless early Wednesday morning.

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Fri Jul 03, 2009

Associated Content

Historic City of Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania Celebrates the Fourth of July

Historic City of Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania Celebrates the Fourth of July - The city is named after two of the greatest pioneers in human freedom John Wilkes and Isaac Barre.

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Thu Jul 02, 2009

Philly.com

Disgraced Pa. judge denies he jailed kids for cash

A former juvenile court judge charged with taking kickbacks from the owner and builder of a pair of youth detention centers said Thursday that he had no financial incentive for keeping the jails stocked with young offenders.

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WOGY-AM Pittston

Dog Owner talks about deadly attack on his dog

WILK's Corbett talks to a local businessman about the recent dog attack that left his pet dead.

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The Citizens' Voice

N.Y. man accused in 2006 bar shooting will stand trial

After enticing two people outside the White House Cafe during an argument in 2006, Marc Smith pulled a gun and fired multiple shots as the victims tried to flee, one of the victims testified Tuesday.

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Wed Jul 01, 2009

WILK-AM Pittston

AUDIO- Man talks to Corbett about vicious pitbull attack that killed his dog

WILK's Corbett talked to a local businessman about the vicious dog attack that killed his family's pet.

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Evening Sun

Pa. paper asks judge to throw out $3.5M verdict

A northeastern Pennsylvania newspaper has asked a judge to throw out a $3.5 million defamation verdict against it, claiming the case was fixed by two corrupt judges and a reputed mobster.

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Times Leader

Ban on mandatory OT for nurses becomes Pa. law

With few exceptions, measure protects workers from being disciplined for refusing to work OT.

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Tue Jun 30, 2009

Times Leader

Owner of attacked dog seeking information

Man had pet euthanized after it was attacked by two pit bulls in Wilkes-Barre. WILKES-BARRE The owner of a dog that was euthanized as the result of a dog attack on Monday at the recently opened River Common park is looking for witnesses to report information to police to help identify the attacking dogs' owners.

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Mon Jun 29, 2009

WOGY-AM Pittston

Wilkes-Barre Woman Wins Miss Pennsylvania

There she is....Miss Pennsylvania. and the young lady has local ties. Shannon Doyle will represent the state in the Miss America Pagent.

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Sun Jun 28, 2009

Times Leader

Murderer trying for new trial

Henry Stubbs, convicted of killing mother and daughter, to get appeal reconsidered.

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Sat Jun 27, 2009

Times Leader

a Conversationsa brings a dead relationship to life

Fran was the brainy sister. Her family considered her somewhat lacking in looks, and her mother used to say, "Fran, don't worry.

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Fri Jun 26, 2009

WOGY-AM Pittston

Historic Heroin Bust in Wilkes-Barre

It set a city record. Undercover agents took down a herion operation in Wilkes-Barre that netted 65-thousand dollars worth of drugs.....3,250 packets.

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Thu Jun 25, 2009

Kdka.com

Police Seize Over 3,000 Heroin Packets In NE Pa.

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The Citizens' Voice

Police: Drug dealer runs across highway lanes to escape arrest

After being confronted while selling heroin at the Red Roof Inn in Plains Township on Tuesday, a drug dealer fled on foot across three lanes of traffic on the Cross Valley Expressway, according to charges filed today.

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Wed Jun 24, 2009

WOGY-AM Pittston

Synagogue Spray Painter Gets Out 3 Months Early

When Nora Rynkiewicz walked out of prison yesterday she wasn't the same teen who was sentenced to nine to 18 months for spray-painted Nazi-themed words and images on Congregation Ohav Zedek Synagogue in Wilkes-Barre. The 19 year old was released three months early.

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Tue Jun 23, 2009

Times Leader

Rabbi helps synagogue vandal with parole

Temple Israel Rabbi Larry Kaplan helps woman charged with defacing Ohav Zedek Synagogue get early parole.

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Mon Jun 22, 2009

Times Leader

Exeter Township man hit with more charges in pursuit

An Exeter Township man who allegedly led police on a vehicle pursuit on both sides of the Susquehanna River last week is facing more charges.

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Sun Jun 21, 2009

Worcester Telegram & Gazette

Town seeks bankruptcy after underhanded dealings

A decade ago, this small Pennsylvania town was found to have engaged in racketeering to thwart a condo development.

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