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A Hobby Lobby store is coming to the Honesdale area
Hobby Lobby is coming to the Route 6 Mall near Honesdale. The arts and crafts retailer is leasing most of the former Kmart store site at the far right end of the mall, as seen from the parking lot. Texas Township Code Enforcement Officer Robert Bates confirmed Monday that Hobby Lobby was issued...
The Pilot Mind Drone Academy to launch in Pittston, offering specialized drone training
PITTSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY(WOLF) — In recent years, the drone market has experienced a tremendous amount of growth. One local man has traveled around the world flying drones and is now bringing a new program to northeastern pa to teach others. Dr. John Duesler, founder of The Pilot Mind Drone...
Southwind Celsius hot 1:51.1 winner at Pocono
Wilkes-Barre, PA — The Captain Crunch gelding Southwind Celsius was last at the quarter in the $17,000 featured pace Tuesday afternoon (July 30) at Pocono Downs at Mohegan Pennsylvania, but with astute handling from driver Braxten Boyd, the strong closer actually got a good trip and won in a career best 1:51.1.
Person Found Murdered Near Hazleton Area High School, State Police Say
The victim was found in a search of the wooded area behind the school, state police said in a release on Tuesday, July 30. Their name and gender were not reported but authorities said they were "likely homeless residing in the area they were discovered." The victim died from blunt...
Wilkes Recognizes Excellence at Annual TREC Awards
Wilkes University recognized nine faculty and staff members at the 2024 Teacher Recognition and Effectiveness Committee (TREC) Awards Ceremony. The recipients of this year’s awards are:. Joyce Victor, 2024 Carpenter Award Recipient. Joyce Victor, associate professor of nursing, received the Carpenter Award for Teaching. The award, considered Wilkes’ highest...
Scranton teen sentenced for fatal gang-related stabbing
Editor’s Note: An earlier version of this article may have been unclear about when the sentencing would take place. SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Lackawanna County District Attorney’s Office says the teen who was convicted of being involved in a fatal stabbing in Scranton was sentenced Tuesday afternoon. The Lackawanna County District Attorney’s Office […]
Teens bring new life to library grounds with garden
CLARKS SUMMIT, LACKAWANNA CO. (WOLF) — A garden created by a group of teens will soon be open to the public. The Seeds of Change Gardening Club created a plan to plant various plants in the garden at the Abington Community Library, and it even hired a professional coordinator to help the teens in the process.
Two new cases of West Nile Virus found in Lackawanna County
LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Two new cases of West Nile Virus have been found in Lackawanna County. Two mosquitoes tested positive for the virus in Moosic and Scranton. This is the fifth and sixth case of West Nile found in mosquitoes this year in Lackawanna County. Experts say to protect yourself from insects by wearing […]
N.J. rattled by 2.2 magnitude earthquake 30 miles from Easton. Did you feel it?
A 2.2 magnitude earthquake rattled part of New Jersey early Wednesday, the strongest tremor to hit this state this month. The earthquake was centered about 3.1 miles east of Califon, Hunterdon County at about 1:44 a.m., according to the U.S. Geological Survey. That’s about a 30-mile drive from Easton.
South Bethlehem lunch spot shutters after rebrand attempt. Owners blame the economy.
A new name wasn’t enough to keep the doors open at a South Side Bethlehem lunch spot. HandHeldz, 518 E. Third St., shuttered for good on July 27. The owners originally ran The Hummus House, at 15th and Chew streets in Allentown for seven years. About two years ago they moved to a larger space in Bethlehem and changed the restaurant name.
Northampton Community College adds men’s and women’s wrestling; 1st coach has big goals
Shaun Lally and Northampton Community College’s newly formed wrestling programs seem like the perfect match. Lally has local ties. He graduated from Parkland in 2001 and even wrestled for the Spartans when they were still a club in 2006, after using all but one of his years of eligibility at the University of Pittsburgh.
“American Pickers” Coming To East Texas
The popular TV show American Pickers is coming to East Texas. The show is looking for extensive, rare collections and other unique items for the show. Pickers do not pick stores, flea markets, malls, or other businesses open to the public. If you or someone you know has an item they are ready to sell …
Lewisburg’s ‘Scratching Post’ Part of Nine Lives Challenge
LEWISBURG – Get ready to move for a cause! The fifth annual Nine Miles for Nine Lives Fitness Challenge, hosted by Cherished Cats Rescue Alliance and The Scratching Post cat café in Lewisburg, is set for the entire month of August. Participants are invited to walk, run, or...
THE CHAMPS: Texas Rangers Bringing World Series Trophy Tour To East Texas
It Looks Like The Texas Rangers Won't Be Repeating As World Series Champs This Year But They Are Still Glowing From Winning It All Last Year. As of the writing of this article the Rangers are 3 games below .500 for the season with a few months left to turn it around and make another postseason run.
Allentown Announces New Equity and Inclusion Coordinator Kumari Ghafoor-Davis
July 30, 2024 – Mayor Matt Tuerk announced today that Kumari Ghafoor-Davis, MSW has joined the Mayor’s Office team to serve as the Equity and Inclusion Coordinator for the City of Allentown. Ghafoor-Davis brings 30 years of experience in human and social services, including 20 years specializing in...
The Chamber to Host Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Alibi Bar & Lounge in Bethlehem
BETHLEHEM, PA – Tuesday, July 30, 2024 — The Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce will host a Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the Alibi Bar & Lounge on Thursday, August 1, 2024. The open house will run from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. and the ribbon cutting ceremony will take place at 5:30 p.m. sharp. Members of the media are invited to attend.
Rutgers wrestling set to hire former Bethlehem Catholic star to staff
Rutgers is set to hire a former NCAA All-American and an all-time great from the Lehigh Valley to be its next assistant coach. Mikey Labriola, who became a local fan favorite during his scholastic career at Bethlehem Catholic and the first five-time All-American in Nebraska history, will be tabbed to fill the coaching vacancy that was created by the departure of Associate Head Coach Donny Pritzlaff last month.
Gun Trafficking Group Operated In Pottstown, Boyertown: Prosecutors
The group, which operated out of its alleged members' homes and storage units in Pottstown and Boyertown, "specialized in the acquisition and distribution of illegal firearms," prosecutors said. The investigation began in February, when suspected member James Hiller showed up at Pottstown Hospital with a stab wound, according to authorities....
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