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Desiree Linnette, 45, is the third of five suspects to enter a plea in the 2023 torture and murder of Nicole Cuevas-Ingram in Wilkes-Barre.
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Scranton Fringe
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Pocono Wildlife Rehabilitation and Education Center Executive Director Janine Tancredi said cats and over 300 pigeons were found inside a feces-laden Wilkes-Barre house. -
The 67 new construction projects planned in Northeast Pennsylvania this year come on top of 81 projects will continue in 2026 in Dunmore-based PennDOT Region 4. -
The court on Monday declined Schuback's petition for an appeal but did not give an explanation. -
U.S. Senators Dave McCormick and John Fetterman, and U.S. Rep. Dan Meuser, introduced acts to designate the Endless Mountains as a National Heritage Area. -
Scranton City Councilman Patrick Flynn and others advocated for a ban on kratom sales and possession within city limits, calling the chemical highly addictive. -
The total number of people joining the church in the 11-county Diocese of Scranton this year is 312, up from 207 in 2025. -
For some recommendations on the best books for kids, we decided to ask the experts — Teresa Luvender’s kindergarten class at Pittston Area Primary Center. -
Partnership formed between Scranton Police Department and Lackawanna College. -
Egg hunts are an Easter tradition. This year, some hunts in the region are nontraditional, allowing everyone in the community to participate, no matter their age. -
The Lackawanna County commissioners voted 2 to 1 on Wednesday to postpone a vote on a policy regulating county employees' interaction with immigration agents and other police. -
Andrew Pruden is the owner of Turkey Hill Inn, which was established by his grandfather. His daughter, Olivia King, will soon take over the family business. -
The University of Scranton hosted representatives from advocacy organizations to discuss the recent report, 'The High Cost of AI: How Data Centers are Reshaping Pennsylvania's Energy Landscape.'
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