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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.
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...
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. ...
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.
‘Surround yourself with good people’
Catasauqua business closes after 68 years in borough. July 27 marked the end of an era for a Catasauqua business. Tommy Burke Provisions, 501 Peach St., closed its doors after 68 years of business. Tommy Burke Jr. sat with fellow staff Blaise DiMiceli, David “Wirehead” Smith, Doug Moll and Barb...
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.
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