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Residents air out concerns about bridge restrictions in Luzerne County

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Fever Pitch: Caitlin Clark has the chance to add her name to short list of sports’ game-changers

Pro football, from modest beginnings, had taken precarious root in the mid-1920s, but it had yet to spread much beyond the Midwest, and had yet to convince many of the biggest college stars of the day to make a career of it.

Then along came Red Grange, a household name at Illinois. After his final college game in 1925, the powerful runner signed a contract with the Chicago Bears that would vault the NFL into the country’s sports consciousness. He didn’t play long, in Chicago or New York, and purists looked down upon the spectacle of college hero playing in what was considered a roguish brand of football. Grange made it respectable.

But Grange’s first game drew 40,000, and crowds built during a barnstorming tour. In December 1925, nearly 70,000 showed at the Polo Grounds in New York to see Grange play and possibly save the struggling, new franchise called the Giants. Pro football was around to stay.

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Harold “Red” Grange made pro football “respectable.”

Every so often, an athlete comes along that combines must-see skill, dynamic personality and some hard-to-define “it factor” to change the trajectory of a sport or a league. Before Grange, Babe Ruth completely changed the way baseball was played and the fans clearly approved. Decades after Grange, Joe Namath made pro football prime-time entertainment. There were great, popular golfers before and after Tiger Woods, great basketball players before and after Michael Jordan, but each brought new levels of popularity to their sports.

Such athletes have become rare, as nearly all sports have settled into their place in American consciousness.

But Caitlin Clark, about to make her WNBA debut at Mohegan Sun Arena on Tuesday night, has such an opportunity. As her college career at Iowa reached…

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UN Envoy Outlines Iraq’s Growth And Ongoing Struggles

Saturday, 18 May 2024, 4:20 am
Press Release: UN News

16 May 2024

Peace and Security

Iraq is a nation brimming with potential but still haunted by legacies of past turmoil, the Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for the country, Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert, said in a briefing to the Security Council on Thursday.

Ms. Hennis-Plasschaert, also the head of the UN Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI), cited notable advancements in infrastructure, economic reforms, and regional influence, signalling an Iraq on the rise.

“[Today] Iraq looks different to the country to which UNAMI was first deployed some 20 years ago. Indeed, it looks different to the country I arrived in, in 2018. We are, so to speak, witnessing an Iraq on the rise,” she said.

However, she acknowledged challenges such as corruption, factionalism, impunity and armed actors remain significant hurdles.

“While the Government is tackling these scourges, they still represent major hurdles to be overcome,” she added.

“The same goes for feelings of marginalization and exclusion, which are spreading in and among certain communities. If left unaddressed, they risk fanning the flames of intra- and inter-community tension.”

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The senior UN official expressed worries over a recent increase in unannounced executions under anti-terrorism laws.

Additionally, the fundamental rights and freedoms of all Iraqis are yet to be fully safeguarded, she continued, noting that women’s empowerment remains a critical issue, with many women still waiting for a seat at the decision-making table.

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Baseball Recap: MMI Preparatory School has no trouble against Hanover Area

In what’s become a running theme this season, MMI Preparatory School gave their fans yet another huge victory on Thursday. Everything went their way against the Hanover Area Hawkeyes as MMI Preparatory School made off with a 12-4 win. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for MMI Preparatory School considering their one-run performance the matchup before.

Andrew Burns made a splash while hitting and pitching. He didn’t allow a single earned run while striking out ten over 6.1 innings pitched. Burns has been consistent recently: he hasn’t tossed less than five strikeouts in nine consecutive pitching appearances. Burns was also solid in the batter’s box, scoring a run while going 3-for-4.

In other batting news, MMI Preparatory School got a massive performance out of Zack Yenchko, who scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Heath Williams, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4.

On Hanover Area’s side, they saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Jayden Cruz, who scored two runs while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.

MMI Preparatory School’s victory bumped their record up to 11-8. As for Hanover Area, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-13.

MMI Preparatory School does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Hanover Area, they will be playing at home against Greater Nanticoke Area at 4:15 p.m. on Friday. Hanover Area is facing Greater Nanticoke Area at the right time seeing as Greater…

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Elvis Tribute Artist Spectacular Starring Shawn Klush Returns to Mohegan Pennsylvania This May

Shawn Klush impersonating Elvis Presley in a white suit and holding a black hollow bodied guitar.

WILKES-BARRE, PA — Actor, entertainer, recording artist and ultimate Elvis tribute artist, Shawn Klush, is set to headline the Keystone Grand Ballroom at Mohegan Pennsylvania on Saturday, May 25th. Doors for the Elvis Tribute Artist Spectacular starring Shawn Klush open at 6:00pm and the magic starts at 7:30pm. Tickets start at $25 via ticketmaster.com. Tickets can also be purchased with Momentum Dollars and all other forms of payment at the Mohegan Pennsylvania Box Office located at the Hotel Front Desk, subject to availability.

Shawn Klush was born and raised in Pittston, Pennsylvania. He was named the first ever “Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist” by Elvis Presley Enterprises and the “World’s Greatest Elvis” by the British Broadcasting Corporation in London. Shawn was a featured performer on The Late Show with David Letterman, performing for over 5 million viewers with the entire CBS Orchestra on network television. In 2016, he portrayed Elvis in an HBO series called Vinyl, produced by Martin Scorsese and Mick Jagger.

Throughout the years, Shawn Klush has performed with Elvis’ closest friends, musicians and singers such as JD Sumner and the Stamps Quartet, The Jordanaires, The Imperials, DJ Fontana, Charlie Hodge, Jerry Scheff, The Sweet Inspirations, Joe Guercio, Jerry Schilling and Joe Esposito.

This is an all-ages show. However, most areas of Mohegan Pennsylvania are 21+ including the hotel, casino floor, and most restaurants. All attendees under 21 must be accompanied by an adult, enter via the hotel and convention center entrance, and proceed directly to the Keystone Grand Ballroom.

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Dutch Museum Tells Dark Tale Of Conquest Of ‘New York’ To Be

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Kuwait demands action on POWs, UN urges urgency

NEW YORK: Kuwait Permanent Delegate at the United Nations Ambassador Tareq Al-Bannai reaffirmed the necessity of pursuing special operations to locate the remains of 308 missing Kuwaitis and prisoners. Bannai, addressing a special Security Council session on Thursday, called on the international community to adopt a renewable mechanism to “move this file forward”

This multiparty operation has so far failed to identify the remains of half of the prisoners and missing persons, he said, stressing that the operation must continue. Bannai stressed the necessity that the Security Council work out a mechanism to accelerate the search, proposing the assignment of a senior-level coordinator for this file, as the 1284 UNSG Security Council Resolution of 1999 stipulates.

He lauded the intensive efforts that had been exerted to collect information and evidence for preparing the 40th report on the issue for the UN Secretary-General, who is concerned with the file of the missing Kuwaitis, third-country citizens and Kuwaiti properties, including the national archives, in line with the 4th article of Resolution 2107 of 2013. He acclaimed the performance of the UN Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) and affirmed Kuwait’s support for completing its tasks of resolving pending matters, namely the file of the prisoners and the missing, during its work period that expires in Dec 2025.

Bannai expressed hope that all pending files with Iraq would be worked out during the mission’s set action period and appealed to the concerned authorities in Iraq to continue efforts at this level. Moreover, the Kuwaiti delegate indicated that in the event all these files have not been tackled for good, “we all ought to look together for other options”. He reiterated Kuwait’s affirmation with respect to the necessity that Iraq’s sovereignty and decisions be respected concerning the UNAMI presence in the country.

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Forge Project Awards $150,000 to Native American Artists

Native-led arts and culture non-profit Forge Project announced this week the recipients of the 2024 Forge Fellowship.

“We are thrilled to host this year’s cohort of Forge Project Fellows,” Forge Project Director of Indigenous Programs & Relationality Sarah Biscarra Dilley (yaktitʸutitʸu yaktiłhini), said in a press release. “We look forward to supporting their time in residence, whether it be anchored in uninterrupted time to work, engaging others through a public or invitation-only program, or the spaciousness to rest.”

Each Forge Project Fellow will receive a $25,000 grant to support their artistic endeavors. During their three-week residencies on-site, they will also enjoy full access to the Forge Project’s facilities, libraries, and contemporary Indigenous art collection.

Fellows will also have opportunities to showcase their work through events and online platforms.

The selection process for the 2024 Forge Fellowship involved a panel of esteemed Native artists, scholars, educators, and former fellows. This year’s selection process also involved a panel specifically for fellows from the Stockbridge-Munsee Community.

Established in 2021, the Forge Fellowship has recognized Native leaders across various fields annually. Previous fellows include Sky Hopinka (Ho-Chunk Nation/Pechanga Band of Luiseño Indians), Jasmine Neosh (Menominee), Laura Ortman (White Mountain Apache), Rainer Posselt (Stockbridge Munsee Band of Mohicans), and Tania Willard (Secwepemc Nation).

Meet the 2024 Forge below.

Delbert Anderson (Navajo/Diné)
Delbert Anderson, a Diné jazz trumpeter, composer, and educator, blends Navajo “spinning songs” with jazz and funk, creating a unique sound in Native American jazz. Leading the Delbert Anderson Quartet, he infuses Diné culture into his music, with notable projects like “The Long Walk: 1,674 Days” and an upcoming tribute to Indigenous Jazz legends Don Cherry and Jim Pepper. Anderson also runs the “Build A Band” program, teaching jazz improvisation to youth with a focus on Diné values. Recognized by Chamber Music America and the First Peoples Fund, his work…

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

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.

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

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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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