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Pa. man allegedly threatened to behead Joe Biden, scuffled with police in coffee theft

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May 16, 2024 | 4:18 PM

President Joe Biden speaks at the Scranton Cultural Center last month. A Nanticoke man has been accused of threatening to kill Biden ahead of his visit.

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President Joe Biden speaks at the Scranton Cultural Center last month. A Nanticoke man has been accused of threatening to kill Biden ahead of his visit.

A Luzerne County man threatened to kill President Joe Biden and his cabinet in an online video, then stole a $20 bag of coffee from a local cafe the day before a presidential visit to Scranton, according to court documents.

Jordan D. Gee, 37, was indicted Tuesday by a federal grand jury on charges of threats against the president, officials with the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania said.

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Jordan D. Gee, 37, Nanticoke, is facing local and federal charges for incidents on April 15.

Gee, of Nanticoke, said he would inflict bodily harm on Biden in the video posted shortly before Biden’s April 16 campaign stop in Scranton. He told Biden to “stay out of his city,” and threatened to cut the president’s head off “in front of everybody,” according to the indictment. He also threatened to kill the mayors of Kingston and Wilkes-Barre in the video, the document states.

In a separate case, Gee was arrested by Nanticoke Police on the morning of April 15, according to a criminal affidavit.

Around 11:30 a.m., Nanticoke police were dispatched for a report of a disorderly male. Officers say he stole a bag of…

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Plymouth Twp. seeks emergency vehicle exemption over bridge weight restriction

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Post date May 17, 2024
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Baseball Recap: Hughesville’s loss ends four-game winning streak on the road

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Post date May 16, 2024
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After a string of nine wins, Hughesville‘s good fortune finally ran out on Monday. They fell just short of the Central Columbia Bluejays by a score of 9-8. Hughesville was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Central Columbia apparently hadn’t forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in May of 2023.

Logan Kiess was huge while hitting and pitching even without the win. On the mound, he pitched 3.1 innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Kiess has been consistent recently: he hasn’t given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. Kiess was also solid in the batter’s box, scoring a run while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances.

In other batting news, Tanner Clayton made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs while going 3-for-4. Angelo Ferrigno was another key contributor, scoring a run while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances.

Hughesville’s defeat ended a four-game streak of away wins and brought them to 14-3. As for Central Columbia, they now have a winning record of 9-8.

Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Hughesville will take on Lewisburg at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The timing is sure in Hughesville’s favor as the team sits on five straight wins at home while Lewisburg has been banged up by ten consecutive losses on the road. Central Columbia will take on Greater Nanticoke Area at 4:45 p.m. on Tuesday. The last three games Greater Nanticoke Area has…

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Baseball Recap: Nic Borgia leads Holy Cross to victory over Greater Nanticoke Area

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Post date May 15, 2024
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Holy Cross had already won two in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 1.5 runs), and they went ahead and made it three on Monday. They won by a run and slipped past the Greater Nanticoke Area Trojans 8-7. That’s two games straight that Holy Cross has won by just one run.

Nic Borgia was excellent, scoring a run and stealing two bases while getting on base in four of his seven plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Matthew Fox, who scored a run while going 1-for-5.

On Greater Nanticoke Area’s side, Derek Shemanski was cooking despite his team’s loss, scoring a run while going 3-for-5. The team also got some help courtesy of Ethen Ball, who scored a run while going 2-for-6.

Even though they lost, Greater Nanticoke Area kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 14 hits. That’s the most hits they’ve managed all season.

Holy Cross’ win bumped their record up to 6-12. As for Greater Nanticoke Area, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 7-10.

Holy Cross will look to defend their home field on Wednesday against Lakeland at 4:30 p.m. The last three games Holy Cross has played have been within two runs, so don’t be surprised if it’s a close one. As for Greater Nanticoke Area, they will head out on the road to take on Central Columbia at 4:45 p.m. on Tuesday. The last three games Greater Nanticoke Area has played have been within two runs, so don’t be surprised if it’s…

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Baseball Game Recap: Central Columbia Triumphs

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Post date May 14, 2024
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It may have taken eight innings to finish the job, but Central Columbia ultimately got the result they hoped for on Monday. They had just enough and edged the Hughesville Spartans out 9-8. Winning may never get old, but Central Columbia sure is getting used to it with their third in a row.

For Hughesville’s part, Logan Kiess put in work no matter where he played. He tossed 3.1 innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Kiess has been consistent recently: he hasn’t given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. Kiess was also big at the plate, scoring a run while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances.

In other batting news, Tanner Clayton made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs while going 3-for-4. Another player making a difference was Angelo Ferrigno, who scored a run while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances.

Central Columbia now has a winning record of 9-8. As for Hughesville, their loss ended a four-game streak of away wins and brought them to 14-3.

Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Central Columbia will take on Greater Nanticoke Area at 4:45 p.m. on Tuesday. The last three games Greater Nanticoke Area has played have been within two runs, so don’t be surprised if it’s a close one. As for Hughesville, they will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Lewisburg at 4:30 p.m. Hughesville is facing Lewisburg at the right time seeing as Lewisburg is stuck…

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Baseball Recap: Northwest Area falls despite strong effort from Trevor Dietz

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Post date May 12, 2024
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If Northwest Area was riding high off their 11-5 takedown of Columbia Montour Vo-Tech last Thursday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Northwest Area Rangers fell just short of the Hanover Area Hawkeyes by a score of 6-5 on Saturday. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Northwest Area of the 20-3 loss they experienced in the pair’s previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2023.

Trevor Dietz made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored a run while going 3-for-4.

On Hanover Area’s side, Nick Schiel spent all seven innings on the mound, and it’s clear why: he surrendered three earned (and two unearned) runs on 13 hits and racked up eight Ks.

On the hitting side, Cam Kratz was excellent, going 2-for-3 with two RBI and a double.

Northwest Area’s defeat dropped their record down to 11-6. As for Hanover Area, their win ended a seven-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 3-12.

Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Northwest Area will take on Millville at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Hanover Area, their homestand will continue as they prepare to take on Greater Nanticoke Area at 4:15 p.m. on Wednesday.

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Board of Public Works Approves $12.9 Million for Recreation and Land Preservation

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Post date May 11, 2024
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The Board of Public Works approved Maryland Department of Natural Resources items including more than $12.9 million in grants to local governments and land trusts to preserve and protect land, and provide recreational opportunities for Marylanders.

Program Open Space – Local provides funding for county and municipal governments for the planning, purchase and development of recreational land or facilities.

A total of $11.98 million in Program Open Space – Local was approved for 8 projects, including a $5.4 million grant for the acquisition of 5.4 acres for a future indoor and outdoor recreation complex.

The facility, located in Anne Arundel County, will be named the Edgewater Community Park – Lee Family Community Center.

“Program Open Space continues to leverage state money with local support for recreation facilities in our communities,” said Hilary Bell, director of land acquisition and planning for the Maryland Department of Natural Resources. “These projects in turn provide Marylanders with proven health benefits for citizens, protection of open space from development, and investment in our local economies.”

Additional approvals include:

$800,000 from the Local Parks and Playgrounds Infrastructure Program for renovations to Rosemary Hills – Lyttonsville Local Park in Montgomery County. The Local Parks and Playgrounds Infrastructure Program was funded in FY 2022 and FY 2023 to provide grant funds primarily to local governments for park and recreation projects.
More than $140,000 in Rural Legacy funding was granted to The Conservation Fund for a conservation easement on 47 acres in the Nanticoke Rural Legacy Area in Dorchester County, thereby permanently protecting prime agricultural land which is part of a large block of working lands in the Nanticoke River watershed. The Rural Legacy Program, created in 1997, conserves large working landscapes across 35 locally designated areas…

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Let’s talk about tacos: 8 Taco Tuesday deals in NEPA

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Post date May 8, 2024
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No one will confuse Pennsylvania with states like California and Texas when it comes to renowned Mexican food. But thanks to a growing Latino population, the northeastern part of the commonwealth boasts a vibrant mix of locally-owned Mexican restaurants, Tex-Mex joints, and taquerias.

As the Latino community grows in Northeastern Pennsylvania, Hispanic entrepreneurs are helping to revive a culture of small business. And many of these businesses are culinary gems.

We’ve put together a list of some of the best Taco Tuesday deals at restaurants in NEPA. Many of these restaurants are Latino-owned and serve cuisine the chefs grew up eating, while others proudly serve Americanized fusion food. And some restaurants may go all out for Taco Tuesday while others simply offer affordable tacos!

Check out these NEPA businesses the next time you want to treat yourself on a Tuesday.

Picosita Tacos – Nanticoke

Picosita Tacos is a genuine, family-owned taqueria that got its start as a food truck in Mountain Top. On Tuesdays in its brick-and-mortar location in Nanticoke, the restaurant celebrates Taco Tuesday at lunchtime (between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.) with a special offering of four tacos for $10. What excellent motivation to take a lunch break!

La Cantina Amigon – Wilkes-Barre

The Wilkes-Barre Mexican restaurant that’s now located in the former Hottle’s Restaurant space is intent on sharing authentic Mexican culture with the Wilkes-Barre community. But La Cantina Amigon is also not opposed to merging cultures for the benefit of all, in this case meaning more tasty food options, as the restaurant’s menu also features hamburgers and wings. Each Tuesday, you can take advantage of La Cantina Amigon’s Taco Tuesday special — three tacos for $10.

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