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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 […]
Camp Smile provides fun activities for youth with cancer
Camp Smile brought a week full of joy to campers at the annual event hosted by the Pediatric Cancer Foundation of the Lehigh Valley at Muhlenberg College’s Moyer Hall. Held June 24-28, the day camps provided local kids battling cancer and their siblings, along with children who have lost a sibling to cancer, a chance to play games, work on arts and crafts, swim and participate in theater.
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.
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 …
Williamsport Sun: July 28, 1934 – Grit Will Erect Additional Unit
Ground will be broken by Grit Publishing Company within two weeks for a new building to be added to the two units here. The new structure is to be located at the corner of Willow and William Streets. It will be of steel and concrete, faced with red brick. The...
Stranger attacks couple with children parked outside Bethlehem Township store, police say
A 29-year-old Bethlehem man is accused of assaulting and robbing a couple parked with their two small children at a bustling Bethlehem Township shopping center. Maxwell William Holz, of the 1900 block of Windsor Road, is charged with two counts each of felony robbery, misdemeanor simple assault and misdemeanor theft, in addition to one count of misdemeanor receiving stolen property.
Rally House opens new Lehigh Valley location
Less than a month after opening a Whitehall Township location, the Rally House sports memorabilia chain opened its next store at the Promenade Saucon Valley shopping center on Friday, according to the shopping center’s Facebook page. “Immerse yourself in the spirit of Pennsylvania sports at Rally House Promenade Saucon Valley!” the Rally House website said. The store, which sells merchandise ...
PA nursing facility employees awarded historic $35.8 million judgement for stolen wages
Pittsburgh, Pa. (WJET/WFXP) — After a five-year legal battle, a federal court in Pittsburgh has awarded one of the largest wage recovery judgments in U.S. history to current and former employees of 15 residential skilled nursing, rehabilitation and assisted living facilities. The United States Department of Labor (DOL) announced Tuesday the court awarded $35.8 million […]
Next Of Kin Sought For Pedestrian Killed By Car In Allentown: Coroner
Miguel Angel DeJesus was hit on the 100 block of West Liberty Street around 8:45 p.m., said the Lehigh County Coroner's Office. He was taken to Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest where he died from blunt force injuries on Monday morning, July 29, according to authorities. DeJesus' death was ruled accidental...
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 […]
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.
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...
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