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citizensvoice. com > 05/18/2026 > primary-2026-how-to-spot-and-report-voter-intimidation-in-pennsylvania

Primary 2026: How to spot and report voter intimidation in Pennsylvania

3+ hour, 12+ min ago  (786+ words) On Tuesday, voters across Pennsylvania will head to the polls to cast their ballots in the primary election. Every voter in every election is entitled to vote without intimidation, interference or discrimination. Voter intimidation is illegal under federal and state…...

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citizensvoice. com > 05/17/2026 > food-inspections-rodent-feces-in-school-expired-baby-formula-at-walmart

Food inspections: Rodent feces in school, expired baby formula at Walmart

13+ hour, 18+ min ago  (1633+ words) Wilkes-Barre Citizens' Voice The state Department of Agriculture released the following reports of inspections of restaurants, markets and cafeterias in Lackawanna, Luzerne and Schuylkill counties conducted between April 20 and May 14. - APPLEBEE'S #3316. Address: 74 VIEWMONT MALL Dickson City PA 18519. Most Recent Inspection:…...

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citizensvoice. com > 05/16/2026 > hs-roundup-blue-knights-edge-holy-cross-in-extras

HS ROUNDUP: Blue Knights edge Holy Cross in extras

1+ day, 3+ hour ago  (177+ words) After Holy Cross scored one run in the bottom of the seventh to tie the game, Wyoming Seminary scored four times in the top of the eighth to close out the regular season with a nonleague victory, 6-2, Saturday in high…...

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citizensvoice. com > 05/17/2026 > wilkes-barre-mayor-brown-recognizes-ems-week

Wilkes-Barre Mayor Brown recognizes EMS Week

1+ day, 5+ hour ago  (244+ words) Wilkes-Barre Citizens' Voice Wilkes-Barre City Mayor George C. Brown announced that the city is recognizing Emergency Medical Services Week from May 17 to 23. The theme of this year's nationally celebrated week is "Improving Outcomes, Together." To recognize EMS week, Brown presented a…...

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citizensvoice. com > obituaries > ann-marie-gorgone-wilkes-barre-formerly-hughestown-pa

Ann Marie Gorgone " Wilkes-Barre Citizens' Voice

1+ day, 15+ hour ago  (254+ words) When her granddaughter, Nadia, was born, she took on a new role as Gram and carried on the tradition of teaching love through the arts. She was once again an entertainer, as she cared for Nadia and so many other…...

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citizensvoice. com > 05/17/2026 > swb-railriders-cole-has-another-strong-rehab-start

SWB RAILRIDERS: Cole has another strong rehab start

1+ day, 2+ hour ago  (996+ words) MOOSIC " Gerrit Cole moved another step closer to returning to the New York Yankees with a strong rehab start Saturday night for the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Rail Riders at PNC Field. Facing the Syracuse Mets before a crowd of 7, 814, the righthander…...

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citizensvoice. com > 05/17/2026 > scholastic-superstars-2026-michael-stachowiak-greater-nanticoke-area

SCHOLASTIC SUPERSTARS 2026: Michael Stachowiak, Greater Nanticoke Area

1+ day, 4+ hour ago  (532+ words) Q. What accomplishments are you most proud of and why? A. I am proud to have served as class president for my sophomore, junior, and senior years of high school. I like leading others and bringing people together to achieve a common…...

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citizensvoice. com > 05/17/2026 > hs-softball-pecuch-leading-young-royals-into-the-postseason

HS SOFTBALL: Pecuch leading young Royals into the postseason

1+ day, 4+ hour ago  (710+ words) WILKES-BARRE " She was hooked at an early age. Ask Zoe Pecuch when she started to play softball, and the Holy Redeemer senior can't give you a specific date. All she can remember is her father introducing her to the sport....

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citizensvoice. com > 05/16/2026 > luzerne-county-union-workers-in-human-services-get-1-1m-in-wage-increases-over-4-years

Luzerne County union workers in human services get $1. 1 M in wage increases over 4 years

1+ day, 8+ hour ago  (216+ words) WILKES-BARRE " Luzerne County employees in three Luzerne County human services departments have new union agreements that increase wages by a total of nearly $1. 1 million over four years. The state will reimburse the county 100% of the cost in the Agency on…...

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citizensvoice. com > 05/16/2026 > wilkes-barre-area-student-wins-legislative-competition

Wilkes-Barre Area student wins legislative competition

1+ day, 13+ hour ago  (410+ words) Jimena S. Flores-Garcia, a senior at Wilkes-Barre Area High School, achieved a significant milestone in student advocacy. After being selected for the 2025 Student Ambassador Program of State Sen. Marty Flynn, D-22, Dunmore, Flores-Garcia and her team emerged as winners of the program's…...

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