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| Front Page News: Sunday, August 15 - 21, 2010 |
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EXCLUSIVE: Corruption woes hit West Wyoming
There is a situation brewing in West Wyoming that could make Wil Toole look like Mother Theresa.
We have learned that there may be a problem with the borough administrator. Currently he is on an unpaid suspension leave.
From what we have gathered, over the last four years there have been misappropriated funds. It may date further back than that.
The problems include altered pension records and overtime slips along with undocumented credit card purchases.
The total dollar amount could reach into the hundreds of thousands of dollars. Read More ...
Joe Valenti - 3 opinions posted |
Mike Lombardo |
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Former Mayor takes exception with Toole's comments
“You created a monster,” Mike Lombardo (the former Pittston City Mayor) said referring to our article from last week entitled “Toole shines in debate.”
He said this in conversation at a rally held for the Pittston City candidates this past week.
You see, this was the first political event I’ve seen Toole at this year. And, I’ve been to a lot.
I asked others in attendance and they also confirmed this was the first event they’ve seen Toole at as well.
Lombardo also took exception with Toole blaming the Lombardo Administration for all his problems a decade ago. Read More ...
Joe Valenti - 7 opinions posted |
John Bolin, Dave "Buttons" Alberigi & John Marianacci |
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Well organized WA ticket comes down the home stretch
Hoping not to leave any stone unturned, Wyoming Area Board members John Bolin and John Marianacci held a home stretch rally at Guilfords this past week.
Over 100 came through the door in support of the incumbent school directors.
This turn out was quite impressive and reminded us of the breakfast they had at Fox Hill where extra tables had to be set up in the hallway to accommodate the overflow.
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Joe Valenti - 7 opinions posted |
Rostock, Toole, Morgan & Griffith |
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Analyzing the controller race & the double top secret deal
Last week we ran a poll asking “Who would you most likely chose as Luzerne County’s Controller?”
We started it Sunday evening and had to cut it short Tuesday evening because someone was playing games.
You see, one candidate’s votes nearly doubled in a half hour period. That just doesn’t happen. I won’t disclose who the candidate was, but our readers are smart and can figure this one out all on their own.
However, before this happened, Walter Griffith was winning the poll with approximately 42% of the vote. Bob Morgan garnered 37% while Wil Toole received 21% of the 100 or so votes that were cast. Read More ...
Joe Valenti - 6 opinions posted |
Controller Candidate Wil Toole (right) at Lampman rally works the crowd |
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PA board race winds down, ticket holds final rally in Old Boston
The Pittston Area School Board race comes down to Burce Knick vs Bob Lampman.
Marilyn Starna, Bob Linskey and Dr. Ross Latona all won double nominations.
Knick will appear on the Democratic ballot and Lampan will appear on the Republican.
Knick is aligned with the majority while Lampman ran with Linskey and Latona who sit in the minority. Read More ...
Joe Valenti - 13 opinions posted |
Chris Latona, Mike Lombardo, Jason Klush & Joe Chernoskus |
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With no opposition, City candidates still pack em in
While those running in Pittston City have no opposition, they still figured they'd still have a rally.
And, what a rally it was.
The packed Rooney’s Irish Pub on Main Street where Councilman Danny Argo and Friends provided the entertainment.
Many county candidates made an appearance.
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Ree Ree DeLuca |
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somebodY shOUld…..
If I had a penny for every time someone approached me about things that needed to be done at our Little League, Football organization, in our town, with our School Board and every other organization I am involved with or know something about I would be a Gazillionaire. I am not sure if that is an actual word but it does sum up how I feel about all those people who want things to get done. The funny thing is they usually want me to do something about it.
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Ree Ree DeLuca - 8 opinions posted |
Tom Shannon, Cassandra Coleman & Thomas Polacheck |
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Exeter officials seek office
Thomas Polacheck has announced his candidacy for Tax Collector of Exeter Borough.
The incumbent, he was appointed by Council in 2001 to complete the term of the office left vacant by a resignation and has since served as Tax Collector for the community.
Polacheck is a veteran of the U.S. Navy and has studied Economics at King’s College.
Tom, now retired, and his family have resided in Exeter over 40 years. He has five children and 10 grandchildren and is a member of St. Cecilia’s Church. Read More ...
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