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Eat, Sip, Shop: Lehigh Valley grocery store that ‘community’s been waiting for' sets opening date
EASTON, Pa. - A new business offering fresh meats, produce, dairy products and other groceries is set to fill a void in a Northampton County neighborhood. Bravo Supermarket, a family-owned grocery store, will hold a grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony with the Easton Business Association 5:30 p.m. July 23 at 250 Line St. on Easton’s South Side, co-owner Grizel Mazariegos-Perez said.
LCCC student receives Outstanding Adult Learner Award
NANTICOKE — Luzerne County Community College student Emily Kaufman recently received the 2024 Outstanding Adult Learner Award for her hard work and commitment to academics and volunteerism. The Luzerne County Council on Adult Higher Education recently honored Kaufman and students from Misericordia University, Wilkes University, Penn State Wilkes-Barre and...
Fifth Annual Electric City Reptile Expo returns to Scranton
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Reptile lovers unite, and that’s exactly what they did Sunday in Downtown Scranton. Hundreds of people poured into the Hilton Conference Center for the Fifth Annual Electric City Reptile Expo. This event featured creatures many people love, like snakes, turtles, and lizards. There were even non-reptiles like spiders and fish. […]
Kinston, MA Church Vandalized and Set Ablaze; Suspect from Plymouth Faces Arson and Property Destruction Charges
In the quiet hours of July 4th, the Kingston Police Department was summoned to the First Parish Unitarian Church on Main Street following reports of vandalism and arson. According to a statement released by the department, they found considerable damage inflicted overnight. Handcrafted 200-year-old shutters were torn apart, antique windows were shattered, and the church's interior bore the hostilities of fire extinguisher discharge. More disturbing, perhaps, are the "Pride" and "Black Lives Matter" flags found burned, suggesting targeted malice.
Benton rodeo returning this month
Benton, Pa. — The annual rodeo is riding into Benton this month, with bull riding, barrel racing, and seven days of fun! The 39th annual Frontier Days Championship Rodeo and Bull-A-Rama will be held from July 16-21 at the Benton Area Rodeo Association fairgrounds on Mendenhall Lane. The grounds and vendors open at 5 p.m. each night. Schedule of events: ...
Lake Ariel Fire Company celebrates Independence Day with parade and fundraiser
LAKE ARIEL, WAYNE CO. — Lake Ariel Fire Company is celebrating Independence Day weekend at their local fire station while raising money to fund operations. Hundreds of people gathered today in Lake Ariel for the parade and fireworks and to support their volunteer fire company. The Lake Ariel Volunteer...
Pittston Area wins D16 8-10 Softball title
Tired of ads? Subscribers enjoy a distraction-free reading experience. Pittston Area scored five times in the top of sixth inning to defeat Mountain Top 6-3 on Sunday to claim the District 16 8-10 Softball championship. Andrea Colon picked up the win on the mound in addition to hitting a go-ahead...
Watch: Pirates manager ejected after call that shocked both teams' broadcasts
Pittsburgh Pirates manager Derek Shelton was ejected at a pivotal point in Saturday's 5-2 loss to the New York Mets when he took exception to a strike call that was so bad, that it left both teams' broadcasters utterly baffled.With the Pirates trailing by three runs, outfielder Jack Suwinski was called to pinch hit with the bases loaded and one out in the bottom of the seventh inning. That at-bat resulted in him striking out on a 3-2 pitch from Reed Garrett. But that decisive swing only came after home plate umpire John Tumpane made two extremely bad strike calls earlier...
Easton Heritage Day brings spirit of 1776 to life (PHOTOS)
Twelve score and eight — or 248 — years ago, the Declaration of Independence debuted in simultaneous public readings on July 8, 1776, in Easton, Trenton and Philadelphia, four days after its signing by our Founding Fathers. Easton Heritage Day brings that American history to life, with the...
Coroner identifies victim in fatal crash
Upper Fairfield Township, Pa. — A 65-year-old Montoursville woman was killed after the vehicle she was riding in was hit by a passing driver, officials say. Kathleen McFadden was the front passenger in a vehicle being driven by her husband as the pair headed north in the 4800 block of Upper Fairfield Township just before 8 p.m. A Jeep driver coming in the opposite direction moved into the McFadden's lane to pass a vehicle, and struck the vehicle nearly head-on, said Lycoming County Coroner Charles...
Phillipsburg Rotary Club Installs New President, Officers at Installation Dinner
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ—The Phillipsburg Rotary Club, founded in 1938, kicked off another year of "Service Above Self" by inducting new officers and Board members at its annual banquet and officer installation June 26, 2024. New President Debra Shelly received the Club Gavel from outgoing President Dr. Marian Trapani after the symbolic bell was rung. Then, Shelly presented her vision for the 2024-26 term, led by Foundation Chair,Frank Geraghty.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Joining the Rotarians and guests was Jeannie Tsukamoto, Assistant Governor for the 2024-2025 year. Phillipsburg is part of Rotary District 7475. Tsukamoto, from the...
Allentown police find gunshot victim following crash on Hamilton Street
ALLENTOWN, Pa. - Allentown police responded to a motor vehicle crash early Sunday, but discovered the driver was injured from more than just the accident. The crash occurred in the 300 block of Hamilton Street at approximately 5:30 a.m.. When police arrived, they found the driver of the vehicle suffering...
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