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Roger DuPuis @rogerdupuis2.bsky.social · 2d

ICE identifies Honduran father taken into custody in Dunmore, gives background on case

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ICE identifies Honduran father taken into custody in Dunmore, gives background on case

ICE says Concepción Castro-Delcid and his minor daughter, who was not identified, were facing final removal orders and are being returned to Honduras.

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Roger DuPuis @rogerdupuis2.bsky.social · 3d

'This wasn’t some violent criminal,' Dunmore mayor says after man, daughter arrested by ICE agents

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'This wasn’t some violent criminal,' Dunmore mayor says after man, daughter arrested by ICE agents

Dunmore Mayor Max Conway confirms what he has learned about the arrest of a Honduran single father and his daughter Wednesday morning in the borough.

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Roger DuPuis @rogerdupuis2.bsky.social · 3d

Government shutdown watch: SNAP benefits on pause for more than 2 million Pennsylvanians

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Government shutdown watch: SNAP benefits on pause for more than 2 million Pennsylvanians

November’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, benefits will not be paid to Pennsylvanians due to the federal government shutdown. The U.S. Department of Agriculture notified states ea...

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Roger DuPuis @rogerdupuis2.bsky.social · 9d

Commonwealth Health System and Tenor Health Foundation on Friday signed a purchase agreement for the sale of Commonwealth's three NEPA hospitals. The deal is expected to close by the end of the year, subject to funding and regulatory review.

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Officials confirm CHS, Tenor Health sign deal for sale of Scranton, Wilkes-Barre hospitals

Commonwealth Health System and Tenor Health Foundation on Friday signed a purchase agreement for the sale of Commonwealth's three NEPA hospitals. The deal is expected to close by the end of the year, ...

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Roger DuPuis @rogerdupuis2.bsky.social · 13d

Wilkes-Barre police: Scranton man points gun at 'No Kings' rally protesters on Public Square

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Wilkes-Barre police: Scranton man points gun at 'No Kings' rally protesters on Public Square

Police arrested Michael Kolarik, of Scranton, on Saturday for allegedly pointing a gun at two women attending the anti-Trump rally on Wilkes-Barre Public Square.

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Roger DuPuis @rogerdupuis2.bsky.social · 13d

600 miles. 4.5 hours each way through 4 states. Great day for road trip to the famous Buc-ee's in Rockingham, Virginia for some brisket, beef jerky, swag and a meet up with the beaver mascot:
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NANTICOKE NEWSROOM via Buc-ee's in Rockingham, Virginia. Brisket, beef jerky and beaver mascot!

YouTube video by Bob Kalinowski

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Roger DuPuis @rogerdupuis2.bsky.social · 13d

It's not just you: Amazon cloud outage takes down many online services around the world

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It's not just you: Amazon cloud outage takes down many online services around the world

A problem with Amazon’s cloud computing service disrupted internet use around the world Monday, taking down a broad range of online services, including social media, gaming, food delivery, streaming a...

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Roger DuPuis @rogerdupuis2.bsky.social · Sep 29

Lucas Aron Gartrell is charged with criminal homicide and related charges for trying to kill his parents and shooting and killing a security officer at The Hideout in Wayne County.

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Police: Son shoots parents, kills security officer in Wayne County gated community

Lucas Aron Gartrell is charged with criminal homicide and related charges for trying to kill his parents and shooting and killing a security officer at The Hideout in Wayne County.

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Roger DuPuis @rogerdupuis2.bsky.social · Sep 8

Rite Aid stores apparently all closed in Pennsylvania, where pharmacy chain was born

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Rite Aid stores apparently all closed in Pennsylvania, where pharmacy chain was born

The drugstore chain still lists four Pennsylvania locations on its website, but it appears the last Keystone State Rite Aid actually closed in August.

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Roger DuPuis @rogerdupuis2.bsky.social · Sep 8

Pa. state Senate returns for scheduled session, but budget deal not imminent

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Pa. state Senate returns for scheduled session, but budget deal not imminent

Pennsylvania's state Senate is set to return to Harrisburg Monday afternoon, but with no agreed-upon solution for a state budget impasse that is already 10 weeks old, Harrisburg politicos say not to e...

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Roger DuPuis @rogerdupuis2.bsky.social · Sep 2

Scranton Mayor Paige Cognetti announced today she will run for Congress next year, potentially setting up one of the premier races in the country against first-term Republican U.S. Rep. Rob Bresnahan.

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Cognetti announces campaign for Congress as she runs for reelection as mayor, citing 'more goals' for Scranton

Scranton Mayor Paige Cognetti will run for Congress next year, joining one of the nation's hottest expected contests, and won't drop out of this year's campaign for mayor.

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Roger DuPuis @rogerdupuis2.bsky.social · Aug 23

Dreams came true in South Williamsport on Saturday.

Under blue skies and with an international audience, a team of baseball players from Luzerne County showed what can be possible.

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Pride and joy: Wyoming Valley Challenger team thrives in Little League World Series spotlight

Under blue skies and with an international audience, a team of baseball players from Luzerne County showed what can be possible. The 2025 Little League Challenger Division Exhibition Game brought over...

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Roger DuPuis @rogerdupuis2.bsky.social · Aug 11

House Democrats in Harrisburg passed a mass transit funding bill on Monday; Senate Republicans, despite scheduling a voting session Tuesday, have not backed the proposal.
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Pa. House Dems pass mass transit megabill; fate in Senate unknown

House Democrats in Harrisburg passed a mass transit funding bill on Monday; Senate Republicans, despite scheduling a voting session Tuesday, have not backed the proposal.

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Roger DuPuis @rogerdupuis2.bsky.social · Aug 11

One person was killed, two others were missing, and still more were injured Monday morning after an explosion at the U.S. Steel Clairton Coke Works south of Pittsburgh.

One person killed, two missing after explosion at U.S. Steel Clairton Coke Works

One person was killed, two others were missing, and still more were injured Monday morning after an explosion at the U.S. Steel Clairton Coke Works south of Pittsburgh.

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Roger DuPuis @rogerdupuis2.bsky.social · Aug 8

Wilkes-Barre General Hospital's Board of Directors has concerns about the possible sale of their facility to Tenor Health Foundation.

They are asking Gov. Josh Shapiro's office and the region's legislative delegation to halt the sale of WBGH.
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Wilkes-Barre General Hospital board opposes sale to Tenor Health, appeals to Shapiro's office

Board asks Gov. Josh Shapiro's office and the region's legislative delegation to halt any sale of WBGH, which was announced earlier this week with the news that owner Commonwealth Health had signed a ...

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Roger DuPuis @rogerdupuis2.bsky.social · Aug 8

Woman killed, two Pa. troopers 'lucky to be alive' after Susquehanna County ambush
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Woman killed, two Pa. troopers 'lucky to be alive' after Susquehanna County ambush

A deadly Susquehanna County rampage Thursday left two people dead, two Pennsylvania state troopers seriously wounded and law enforcement investigators looking for answers.

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Roger DuPuis @rogerdupuis2.bsky.social · Aug 6

An internal memo obtained by WVIA announced a letter of intent that was signed between Commonwealth Health Systems and Tenor Health Foundation for the sale of Regional Hospital of Scranton, Moses Taylor Hospital and Wilkes-Barre General Hospital.
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Commonwealth Health signs letter of intent to sell Scranton, Wilkes-Barre hospitals to Tenor Health

An internal memo obtained by WVIA announced a letter of intent that was signed between Commonwealth Health Systems and Tenor Health Foundation for the sale of Regional Hospital of Scranton, Moses Tayl...

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Roger DuPuis @rogerdupuis2.bsky.social · Jul 31

U.S. Rep. Rob Bresnahan said House ethics rules have so far thwarted his try at putting his stocks and other investments into a blind trust that will block him from controlling or knowing about trades. He spoke with WVIA News' Borys Krawczeniuk.

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Bresnahan says House rules thwart plan to put stock, other investments in blind trust

After campaigning to ban Congress from trading stocks, Bresnahan portrays blind trusts as a good alternative, but House rules on the trusts are 'prehistoric.'

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Roger DuPuis @rogerdupuis2.bsky.social · Jul 23

Philly rock band's frontman and Luzerne County manager speak with WVIA News about the decision to cancel Low Cut Connie's Rockin' the River appearance and the aftermath.

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Crocamo and Low Cut Connie lead singer weigh in on canceled Luzerne County concert

Philly rock band's frontman and Luzerne County manager speak with WVIA News about the decision to cancel Low Cut Connie's Rockin' the River appearance and the aftermath.

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Roger DuPuis @rogerdupuis2.bsky.social · Jul 22

I don’t know, but thank you for the heads up.

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Roger DuPuis @rogerdupuis2.bsky.social · Jul 22

Luzerne County manager says officials want to keep Rockin' the River concert series 'free of politics and propaganda.' Band's frontman calls the move 'cowardly.'

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Roiling the river: Low Cut Connie frontman blasts Luzerne County over 'political' cancelation

County manager says officials want to keep Rockin' the River concert series 'free of politics and propaganda.' Band's frontman calls the move 'cowardly.'

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Roger DuPuis @rogerdupuis2.bsky.social · Jul 16

Geisinger is eliminating nearly 100 Geisinger Health Plan positions as part of an "operational restructuring" amid financial challenges in recent years that include a $231 million operating loss last year.

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Geisinger cutting nearly 100 positions with its health plan

Geisinger President and CEO Dr. Terry Gilliland says health plan had a $231 million operating loss last year, and is still struggling.

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Roger DuPuis @rogerdupuis2.bsky.social · Jul 14

Heavy rains led to swollen creeks, flash flooding and mudslides in parts of Pennsylvania Monday, leading to evacuations in Luzerne and Lycoming counties and wider worries about the days ahead.

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Flash flooding hits parts of Pa. with more rain expected

Evacuations reported in parts of Luzerne and Lycoming counties as heavy rain hits region, with the National Weather Service predicting more in the days to come.

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Roger DuPuis @rogerdupuis2.bsky.social · Jul 11

“Pennsylvania is experiencing a statewide intermittent 911 outage. Individuals experiencing issues contacting 911 are asked to contact their local 911 Center on their non-Emergency lines."
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Pennsylvania 911 systems facing intermittent outages

The Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency said people needing emergency help should call local non-emergency lines because an outages is affecting 911 systems statewide.

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Roger DuPuis @rogerdupuis2.bsky.social · Jul 9

NEPA community foundations subsidizing struggling Scranton hospitals while sale talks continue

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NEPA community foundations subsidizing struggling Scranton hospitals while sale talks continue

Community organizations in Lackawanna and Luzerne counties have contributed 'millions of dollars' in recent months to help keep Community Health Systems’ struggling Scranton hospitals afloat as offici...

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