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Congregations from St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church and First Presbyterian Church, Wilkes-Barre, will hold annual joint service celebrating 1800s "Old Ship Zion" building.
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It’s getting warmer outside. The summer Olympics are a few months away. But inside the Toyota Sports Plex in Wilkes-Barre, a winter Olympic sport is heating up. The Anthracite Curling Club is on the ice, sweeping away.
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Gov. Josh Shapiro, Lt. Gov. Austin Davis and local officials discussed investments to Luzerne County's gun prosecution unit, and more proposed in next year's budget.
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Event sees teenagers from Graham Academy given honorary roles in Wilkes-Barre municipal government as they learn about careers.
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Governor's proposal could expand, duplicate programs, such as those at YMCAs in Wilkes-Barre and Milton.
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Debra Fox and Nicole Cuevas-Ingram remembered in tearful Public Square ceremony; loved ones call for justice, speak out against suspects.
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A Luzerne County school entered ‘lockdown’ status after a gun was discovered in a backpack. The county District Attorney’s Office confirmed that a metal detector notified security officers about the weapon. The administration at Wilkes-Barre Area Career & Technical Center sent students home and canceled afternoon classes as a result of the discovery.
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Veteran actor Martin Sheen will appear in sold-out performances at King's College this week. He visited campus in Wilkes-Barre on Monday, the day of the eclipse, to begin rehearsals. WVIA News listened in as the cast practiced with Sheen, taking some time to spot the eclipse too.
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The Greater Wyoming Valley Area YMCA will hold a free Matter of Balance Falls Prevention course this month. The course is aimed at older adults with a loss of mobility because of falls or the fear of falls. A Matter of Balance helps seniors retrain their brain to improve balance and reduce fear, according to the YMCA. It also offers constructive ways to move safely and reduce the likelihood of falling. The class includes group discussion and practical solutions and exercise training. The course is taught by two trained coaches on Mondays and Wednesdays. It begins on April 17 at 11:30 a.m. at the Wilkes-Barre Family YMCA on West Northampton Street. To enroll, contact Kasey Wasylyk at 570-970-5022 or kasey.wasylyk@wvymca.org The program is supported by the Wilkes-Barre’s Health Department.
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Families gather at Byzantine Catholic Church in Wilkes-Barre for Easter basket blessing