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Swift Action by Firefighters Contains Ashland House Fire: Used Fireworks in Garbage Suspected as Cause
Emergency personnel responded to a working fire in Ashland early Saturday. Just after 3:15am, Saturday, emergency personnel were called to 227 Chesnut Street in Ashland for a house fire. Ashland's fire chiefs were the first on scene and reported a fire on the exterior wall of the home extending into...
Beyond the Byline: Memories of a monument and a mausoleum
WILKES-BARRE — Every July 4th brings back memories of a monument and a mausoleum — and genuine love. And it also brings back the details of what is perhaps the most bizarre day I’ve ever had in the newspaper business. On July 4, 2010, I was assigned...
Biden campaign provided a list of approved questions for 2 radio interviews
President 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.Mr. Biden's Thursday appearances on Black radio shows in the critical states of Wisconsin and Pennsylvania were his first chances to show he could answer questions and discuss his record after a debate in which the 81-year-old repeatedly struggled to complete sentences and press his case against former President Donald Trump.Radio host Earl Ingram said Saturday that Mr. Biden's aides reached out to him directly for his interview that aired Thursday and...
2-Vehicle Accident in Falls Sends 1 to Hospital with Injuries, Cops Say
What was initially thought to be a vehicle accident with a motorist trapped and a fire burning turned out to be a two vehicle accident caused by an improper left turn, police said late Friday in Falls Township. At approximately 7 p.m. on last night, the Fairless Hills Fire Company...
Nichols town board votes to close Carriage House museum at end of Bicentennial celebration
Tensions were high at the Nichols town board meeting Tuesday night as the board took action to amend what deputy town supervisor Brenda Fay-Pelotte described as a “deficiency” found by the town’s attorney. To do so, board members approved a resolution that will close the Nichols Historical Museum by Nov. 30, 2024.
Warrant issued for inmate who pretended to be his sibling to get released from Pa. jail
WILKES-BARRE, Pa. — Luzerne County President Judge Michael T. Vough issued a bench warrant for Drake Partington on allegations he failed to appear for a court proceeding Monday on simple assault charges. Drake Partington, 22, had his identity used by his half-brother, Billy Partington, 30, to be released from...
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.
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