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Lehigh Valley athletes win big at Transplant Games of America
MARTINS CREEK, Pa. - As the Olympic games are underway in Paris, Lehigh Valley athletes of a different kind are showing off some new hardware. An Easton-area couple are among the seven athletes from Northampton and Lehigh counties who participated in the 2024 Transplant Games of America. The multi-sport event,...
‘Pathfinders’ Program teaches job readiness, life skills
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The recent homeless camp clean-up in Luzerne County highlights a growing issue of services for men and women experiencing homelessness. On Tuesday, one faith-based non-profit has a plan to help change helping people get off the streets and secure jobs. Wearing a blue apron, Reginald Johnson prepared lunch at Keystone […]
Arrest made in Wilkes-Barre homicide investigation
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A man has been arrested for his alleged connection to a deadly stabbing in Wilkes-Barre. On Tuesday, the Wilkes-Barre City Police Department stated they arrested Jaime Knights, 63, of Wilkes-Barre, who was wanted in connection to the homicide of 33-year-old Scott Knox. Knights was arrested on July 25 in Bath, […]
The Wright Center Receives Grant to Expand Dental Services
The Wright Center for Community Health has received a $148,400 grant from the Moses Taylor Foundation to expand dental services at its health center in Wilkes-Barre. The Wright Center will use the grant to purchase three dental chairs and related equipment. The health center at 169 North Pennsylvania Ave., continues to expand dental and whole-person primary health services to meet the needs of Luzerne County residents.
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...
Loaded gun found on carry-on at Avoca airport
A loaded gun was seized from a carry-on bag at the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers say they intercepted a 9mm handgun loaded with six bullets at the airport checkpoint on
Penguins team up with United Way for school supplies drive this Thursday
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE CO. (WOLF) — The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins partnering with United Way to host their second annual Stuff the Zam event. The event is set for this Thursday. The team collects school supplies as well as personal hygiene products to benefit underserved students in the community. "Not everybody has...
Check out the new food items that landed Knoebels another Best Food prize at the Golden Ticket Awards
ELYSBURG, Pa. — Knoebels Amusement Resort consistently wins "Best Food" at the Golden Ticket Awards, which recognize the best of the best amusement parks. In addition to all of the rides at Knoebels Amusement Resort, a lot of people visit to eat their way around the park near Elysburg.
Ex-boyfriend arrested after reported break-in
Bloomsburg, Pa. — A woman caught her ex-boyfriend on camera breaking into her home and smashing a window, according to police. Lesther Eliezer De Los Santos, 24, was supposed to come to the home on Ridgewood Drive on July 14 to pick up his belongings that had been set outside, said South Centre Township Officer William LeFevre. Instead, De Los Santos reportedly pushed in an air conditioner in her bedroom window, shattering the glass, and climbed into her home. ...
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