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Dr. Eugene Wesley Miller, Jr. "Gene" " Hazleton Standard Speaker
11+ hour, 10+ min ago (496+ words) He was preceded in deathby just four short monthsby his beloved wife, Mary Ann (Wuenschel) Miller. Together, they built a life rich in partnership, shared purpose, and enduring love, from their early years traveling in Germany for Genes doctoral research…...
More Federal Reserve officials see possible rate hikes this year, minutes show
20+ hour, 21+ min ago (353+ words) And "many" of the officials pointed to the risk that higher oil and gas prices could keep inflation elevated for "longer than expected, which could call for rate increases" to push inflation back down. For about 18 months, the Fed has…...
A project to save rural synagogues grows from Maine to Montana
23+ hour, 17+ min ago (679+ words) These days, growing congregations is very much on Isaacs" mind, as she"s leading a movement to strengthen rural synagogues and Jewish communities around the country. They"ve reached dozens, and they"re hoping for many more. "Rural Jewish life…...
Tickets still available for Manilow, Stars On Ice at Mohegan Arena
16+ hour, 28+ min ago (167+ words) WILKES-BARRE TWP. " Tickets are still available for the Barry Manilow concert on April 16 at Mohegan Arena and and the Stars on Ice show at the arena on April 24. Mohegan Arena General Manager Steve Poremba said he is expecting sell outs…...
Tulip festival season begins with free flowers in Hazleton
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (778+ words) Mc ADOO " Tulips, one of America's best-selling flowers, take center stage at a free event Saturday in Hazleton and later this spring at attractions in Lackawanna and Wyoming counties. Saturday is Tulip Day at CAN DO Community Park, when people…...
Blue Envelope program launches in Luzerne County
21+ hour, 4+ min ago (555+ words) WILKES-BARRE TWP. " Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN), a part of Jefferson Health, officially launched the Blue Envelope program with Luzerne County police departments on Wednesday at the Wilkes-Barre Twp. Firehouse. The program, which has already been enacted by departments in…...
Oil plunges toward $95 as the Dow surges 1, 000 in a worldwide rally following a ceasefire with Iran
23+ hour, 57+ min ago (793+ words) To be sure, stock prices are still below where they were before the war. And'oil prices'are still significantly higher because the threat remains that the war could continue and keep oil produced in the Persian Gulf area blocked in the…...
Iranians fear power outages and further attacks as Trump's deadline nears
1+ day, 19+ hour ago (712+ words) I am worried, but I am more worried about my fellow citizens," Hashemi said, lying on his bed at Tajrish Martyrs Hospital for the treatment. Whatever happens, we will stand until the end." As Trump stressed that his deadline " 8 p. m. in…...
Ackman's Pershing Square makes $64 B bid for Taylor Swift label Universal Music Group
1+ day, 23+ hour ago (278+ words) Activist investor Bill Ackman's Pershing Square Capital Management is offering to purchase Taylor Swift and Bad Bunny's music label, Universal Music Group, in a cash-and-stock transaction valued at approximately $64 billion. The proposed deal would involve Universal Music merging with Pershing…...
Got an awkward or embarrassing Gmail address? Google is now letting users change it
1+ day, 21+ hour ago (510+ words) By KELVIN CHAN, AP Business Writer Good news for people who regret the Gmail address they came up with when they registered for an account: Google is now letting users change it. Google started quietly rolling out the change late…...