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Mohegan Pennsylvania Player Scoops Up $642K Jackpot
A lucky visitor of the Mohegan Pennsylvania casino resort has struck gold, winning a jackpot of more than $642,000. The life-changing prize was won thanks to a side bet that increased the player’s chance of hitting the jackpot. The winner, casino officials said, was a man from Plains Township....
GOP turns the spotlight on Sen. Bob Casey's family ties in key Pennsylvania race
Bob Casey Jr. rode a wave of reform to the U.S. Senate in 2006, standing out with other Democrats who vowed to end a culture of scandal and self-dealing in Washington, D.C. A fixture of Pennsylvania politics whose late father had served as governor, Casey unveiled an ethics plan at the restaurant formerly owned by disgraced lobbyist Jack Abramoff. He later seethed over an ad in which his Republican opponent questioned his integrity.
Never Let Me Go Is Coming To Kingston’s Rose Theatre In September
A world premiere is coming to Kingston’s Rose Theatre in just a few months. Based on Nobel Prize-winning author Kazuo Ishiguro’s seminal, bestselling novel, Never Let Me Go has been adapted for the stage by Suzanne Heathcote. Here’s everything we know so far. Never Let Me Go...
Pennsylvania gaming regulator reschedules hearing for Wind Creek Bethlehem licence renewal
The hearing will be held on July 31 at Bethlehem City Hall. US.- The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) has rescheduled a hearing to take public comment on the renewal of the Category 2 Slot Machine Operator Licence for Wind Creek Bethlehem casino, Northampton County. It will be held at the Bethlehem City Hall on July 31. A severe storm which knocked out electricity at Bethlehem City Hall forced the cancellation of the previously scheduled hearing on June 26.
Local Auctions Go Digital to Survive and Thrive
There’s nothing quite like the sing-song chant of an auctioneer’s call — it’s engaging, entertaining, and even entrancing. But since the COVID-19 pandemic, many auctioneers are changing their approach from in-person to online auctions. Three Central Pennsylvania examples are long-term auctioneers Kim Williams of Bloomsburg, Clint...
Update: Be prepared for strong thunderstorms in Luzerne County until 3 a.m. Saturday
The National Weather Service issued an updated weather alert at 2:38 a.m. on Saturday for strong thunderstorms until 3:30 a.m. for Luzerne County. Residents may experience wind gusts of up to 50 mph. "At 2:38 a.m., Doppler radar tracked strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Huntington Mills to...
This City in Pennsylvania Is Smoking More Weed Than Anywhere Else in the State
Marijuana, also called weed, pot, or cannabis, comes from the cannabis plant. People use it to feel good (recreational use) or for health reasons (medical use). Depending on where you are, it can be legal or illegal. In the United States, marijuana is illegal according to federal laws, but some states have made it legal for medical use, recreational use, or both.
See Which Private High Schools in Chester County Ranked Among 50 Best in Pennsylvania
Chester County is home to five of the 50 best private high schools in Pennsylvania for 2023, according to a new report published by Niche. To determine the 2023 Best Private High Schools in Pennsylvania, Niche analyzed key statistics along with reviews submitted by students and parents. The ranking factors included SAT/ACT scores, student-teacher ratio, the quality of colleges that students consider, and the percentage of seniors who go on to four-year colleges.
Flames damage home in Luzerne County
WARRIOR RUN, Luzerne County — A fire heavily damaged a home in Luzerne County Sunday morning. Crews responded to the home along Orchard Street in Warrior Run just after 7 a.m. Everyone inside made it out safely. The fire was out within an hour. There is no word yet...
Suspect identified in Dollar General armed robbery
WILKES-BARRE TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police say they have identified the suspect who was wanted in an armed robbery in Wilkes-Barre. On June 28 around 9:08 p.m., officers were dispatched to the Dollar General on Kidder Street for a report of an armed robbery. Police say they have arrested 58-year-old Thadius “Dutch” Ulmer after […]
4th annual Independence Day charity event in Luzerne County
HAZLETON, Pa. — The 4th annual Independence Day Charity Event was held at City View Park on Thursday. Vendors, food trucks, live music, and entertainment filled the park. The event is put on by the "Paul and Lisa Deangelo Family Foundation." The non-profit raises money for area youth organizations.
The Biden campaign drafted questions for the president’s interviews on a pair of Black radio shows
CHAPIN, S.C. (AP) — President Joe Biden ‘s campaign provided lists of approved questions to two radio hosts who did the first interviews with him after his faltering debate performance, both hosts said on Saturday. Biden’s Thursday appearances on Black radio shows in the critical states of Wisconsin...
DCC’s Kulbatsky named PA HS Softball Coaches Association 1A Pitcher of the Year; 32 Named All-State
Led by Class 1A Picher of the Year, Rylee Kulbatsky of DuBois Central Catholic, 32 District 9 and District 10 players were named All-State in softball by the Pennsylvania High School Softball Coaches Association on Friday, July 5. Fourteen of those players were first-team selections. Class 2A and Class 4A...
Pennsylvania presidential ad spending may break records
(The Center Square) — Political advertising in Pennsylvania for the 2024 presidential election is predicted to reach $360 million, the highest level in the nation. Overall spending, including down-ballot races, is projected to be $800 million, the 3rd-highest in the nation. This is according to The Political Projections Report, which was released on Monday by advertisement tracking company AdImpact. ...
146th Annual Observance of the Battle and Massacre of Wyoming
LUZERNE COUNTY, Pa. — 246 years after The Battle and Massacre of Wyoming, people gathered on Thursday morning to remember the lives lost on July 3, 1778. It is the 146th Annual Observance of the battle. "The people who come here, many of them have relatives that were killed...
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