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Feds: Man posing as 49ers player charged with allegedly defrauding over $1.3 million from women
Another man is facing federal charges for reportedly posing as an investor in the alleged scheme.
WNEP Fri, Aug 28 [totalcount]
Black Diamond Hose Company prepares for what could be final pork dinner
This year, preparations for the annual pork dinner are taking on a little more meaning, as the future of the fire company remains uncertain.
WNEP Fri, Aug 28 [totalcount]
State and local officials celebrate Gail Laskowski's decades of work in early childhood education
Gail Laskowski was recognized for her work through the Children's Center for Learning daycare and preschool.
WNEP Fri, Aug 28 [totalcount]
'Just as spicy as ever': Fan-favorite spicy nuggets return to McDonald's for a limited time
The Spicy Chicken McNuggets were first introduced onto McDonald's menus in 2020 and have been featured on-and-off ever since.
WNEP Fri, Aug 28 [totalcount]
Nashville airport to be renamed after Dolly Parton, Tennessee governor announces
Gov. Bill Lee announced Friday that he, in a partnership with the Nashville airport, wants to rename the airport after the late Dolly Parton, who died on Tuesday.
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Soldier surprises sister at Texas high school football game after 16 months apart
Caden Brooks, a combat engineer diver, surprised his sister Elin with a heartwarming reunion during her football game.
WNEP Fri, Aug 28 [totalcount]
Death toll rises to more than 550 after catastrophic floods near Nepal-China border as lake poses new flood threat
China's state media previously said 558 people were missing, and Nepal’s disaster management authority said Friday that 1,924 people are unaccounted for.
WNEP Fri, Aug 28 [totalcount]
Heat makes emergency rooms busier. Study shows which illness and injuries rise
When the temperature heats up, so do emergency rooms.
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Meal kit madness: Customers say they got empty boxes, spoiled food from Blue Apron, Marley Spoon
Meal delivery companies Blue Apron and Marley Spoon have been hit with a barrage of complaints and threats to cancel after weeks of supply chain issues have left once-loyal customers with nearly empty meal boxes arriving on their doorsteps.
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Former Ritz Theater CEO takes ARD in theft case
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — James Olecki, the former CEO of the Ritz Theater who was accused of stealing thousands of dollars from the business, has accepted an Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition (ARD) instead of going to trial. "Finally, after 20 months, I feel vindicated by the outcome in this case," Olecki said in a release. [...]
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