Funeral Notices 3/8/2013
BAKA, JOHN P., Mayfield, Saturday, 8:30 a.m., John F. Glinsky Funeral Home, 445 Sanderson St., Throop. Mass, 9 a.m., St. Anthony's Church, Throop. Interment, St. Anthony's Cemetery, Dickson City....
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View Article17 tons of human waste spilled in Pa. truck crash
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View ArticlePolice: father burned sons with cigarette
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View ArticleWest Scranton High School evacuated after written threat
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View ArticleBridge replaces causes long-term closure
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View ArticleJudges cast doubt on challenge to Volpe ballot question
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View ArticleTwo threats bring police to two schools
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View ArticleLackawanna County Court Notes 3/9/2013
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View ArticleCourt filings reveal more details about pittston-based drug ring
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View ArticleBoscov first inductee in Pennsylvania Retailers' Hall of Fame
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View ArticleWyoming County Court Notes, 3/9/2013
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View ArticleDeans' lists, 3/9/2013
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View ArticleLocal dentist jailed for false Medicaid claims
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