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Today's riddle: Why did the fish blush ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Luzerne County property transfers from Aug. 10 through Aug. 13 (timesleader.com) — If you live in Wilkes-Barre, several properties in the city just changed hands, from modest houses to multi-unit and commercial buildings, with prices ranging from under $100,000 to well over $300,000. The full Luzerne County transfer list also shows strong activity in nearby townships and boroughs, offering a snapshot of how the local real estate market is moving right now.
2. Luzerne County court notes: Marriages 9/6/26 (citizensvoice.com) — Luzerne County's latest marriage licenses include several Wilkes-Barre couples, from Cynthia Morales and William John Lipfert to Kiley Christine Graboske and Logan Seth Garcia. The full list, covering Aug. 25–31, shows how many local residents are tying the knot, along with neighbors from nearby communities like Ashley, Hazleton, Kingston, and Mountain Top.
3. Wyoming Valley Run continues with diverse field, money raised for nonprofits (timesleader.com) — Wilkes-Barre residents saw runners pour into downtown as the Wyoming Valley Run finished on Public Square after a 10-mile course from Pittston. Hundreds participated across running, walking, and virtual options, with age-group winners from Wilkes-Barre and nearby towns, while the event raised money for several Luzerne County nonprofits supporting health, education, and social services.
4. Evidence issues persist in Edwardsville murder case (citizensvoice.com) — A Wilkes-Barre man facing murder charges in an Edwardsville shooting is still waiting for key evidence from prosecutors, even as his Sept. 18 trial date approaches. His Wilkes-Barre-based attorneys say crucial phone, video, and DNA records remain outstanding, while county prosecutors insist they've largely complied, prompting a new court hearing this Tuesday.
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