Wyoming County Court Notes 12/27/2012
Wyoming County Court notes appear Thursdays in The Times-Tribune. property transactions n Dean Hitchcock, George Dobrinski to Dean Hitchcock, a property in Tunkhannock Twp. for $295,000. n David J....
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View ArticleLawmaker wants $60M Penn State fine kept in Pa.
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View ArticleState police: Holiday car crashes kill 7, hurt 315
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View Article$5.8 million budget approved in Carbondale; board considers revamped...
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View ArticleRegional Briefs 12/28/2012
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View ArticleState representative-elect Marty Flynn sues for old injuries
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