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Community calendar: Week of 8/29/24
All Saints Orthodox Church: 211 Willow Ave., Olyphant, offers a frozen pierogi sale from 9 to 11 a.m. every Friday and 10:30 a.m. to noon every Sunday in the basement of the church. Christ Episcopal Church: 700 Delaware St., Forest City, is holding the following events:. • Accepting donations of...
Griffins Tie with Pacers for Third Place in AEC Women’s Volleyball Preseason Poll
Lancaster, Pa. – (8/29/2024) – The most recent in a series of announcements from the conference office, interim league commissioner Rebecca Mullen has officially released the results of the 2024 Atlantic East Conference (AEC) Women's Volleyball Preseason Poll. Keeping with 2023 results, the league's seven head coaches predicted Marymount University to defend their league title as the Saints received six first-place votes and 36 total points. Gwynedd Mercy University tied their postseason rival Marywood University for third place in the forecasted standings with 24 total points.
Red Wings lose fifth straight with 5-1 defeat at Scranton
The Rochester Red Wings lost their fifth straight game on Wednesday, falling at the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders, 5-1. The loss knocks the Red Wings (68-58 overall, 30-23 in the second half, 5.5 games back in the International League second half) out of the top spot in the second half International League East, putting them a half-game back of not only Scranton (73-53, 30-22 in the second half) but also the Worcester Red Sox.
Students on the green: local shops thrive as campuses fill
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA CO. (WOLF) — Local businesses boom as college students return to campuses across NEPA. Returning students flock to their favorite stores they’ve missed all summer, and new students explore areas near campus they’ve never been to. One Scranton Business is excited for the newest freshmen...
Saint Ann Maronite Church Lebanese Festival • September 15
The Annual Lebanese Festival will be held September 15 at Saint Ann Maronite Church in West Scranton. Celebrating many decades of Lebanese culture, the festival features delicious cuisine such as tabbouleh, hummus, grape leaves, spinach pies, pastries, kibbeh and other Lebanese cuisine. The festival brings together generations of parishioners and community members to connect and learn more about the rich heritage of Lebanese culture in Scranton, which originated more than 100 years ago when a large group of Lebanese families settled in the area in 1903. “Preparing for the festival is a lot of hard work, but there’s still time for fun and laughter,” says Reverend Anton Youssef (Father Tony). “We all come together for this occasion.” The event will run Sunday from noon to 7 p.m. Call (570) 344-2129.
Annual Wyoming County Fair kicks off in Meshoppen Township
MESHOPPEN TOWNSHIP, WYOMING COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Annual Wyoming County Fair kicked off Wednesday in Meshoppen Township, bringing a week full of excitement and activities for the whole family. The fair offers a wide range of events, including a concert on Saturday night featuring country artist Ian Munsick. “It is great to watch this go […]
Missing teen in Scranton found
Update: According to the Scranton Police Department, Cordaro has been located. SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — On Wednesday, Scranton Police said they are searching for a missing person in Lackawanna County. On August 27, police say they were called to the 800 block of Harrison Avenue in Scranton for a reported missing person. Police are […]
NEPA Youth Shelter in Lackawanna County relocating
EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — The NEPA Youth Shelter in Lackawanna County is relocating to a new temporary home until a permanent place is found. The youth shelter says this temporary location will allow them to continue to provide a safe place for teens in need. NEPA Youth Shelter helps teens 18 to 24 years old […]
How teachers, school employees can score free Wawa coffee over the next 2 weeks
Enough already with an apple for the teacher! Wawa is giving free hot coffee to educators and school employees as a back-to-school promotion in its local stores. The initiative offers a free hot coffee of any size from Monday, Sept. 2, through Sunday, Sept. 15, according to the convenience store chain. ...
Millions to be lost as Pennsylvania lottery Powerball tickets near expiration
MIDDLETOWN, Pa. (WTAJ) — More than a million dollars is about to be “lost” as three Powerball tickets in Pennsylvania are set to expire. The three tickets are worth a total of $1.25 million and were sold in Philadelphia, Pittsburgh and New Tripoli (Lehigh County). A million-dollar ticket was sold at United Food Market on […]
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