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Hazleton Area High School held commencement exercises on June 7 for 890 graduates. The class valedictorian is Gabriella Bredbenner, the class salutatorian is Faith Russo and the class president is ...

The deafening roar for Jaylen Martinez's last game-winning "bucket" told the story of a beloved 13-year-old whose sudden ...

Roberto (Robert) Armando Peña “Honey” 94, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, godfather, brother, uncle, and friend went to be with the Lord on June 18, 2025. Robert was ...

Members of the West Scranton High School class of 2025: Jailynn Abreu, Daviel Acosta Franco, Sean Adkins, Angel Julius Agosto, Luis David Aguasviva, Daphne Alexandra Litisha Aguero, Brandon Amorim ...

As Lionel Messi's boyhood club Newell's Old Boys announce a stand will bear his name, here are other greats who've been ...

In the weeks leading up to the 2024 MLB draft, we revisited some past classes and highlighted the best pick that each team ...

Class of 2025: CSI High School for International Studies graduates 143 students (161 photos) Jun. 26, 2025, 3:32 p.m. Class ...

Get expert breakdowns of this week’s top boxing TV picks, including Jake Paul and Deontay Wilder. See what to watch now on ...

Future of national public lands is precarious, but Americans across demographic and ideological lines value parks: ‘people champion their parks.’ ...

The following earned All-FCIAC honors for the spring 2025 season. Baseball Player of the Year: Sam Castro, McMahon Coach of the Year: Steve NBuckett, McMahon First Team: Sam Castro, McMahon; Gavin ...

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