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Man sentenced for assaulting child
LACKAWANNA COUNTY, Pa. — A man will spend up to 30 years behind bars for assaulting a child in Lackawanna County. Scranton Police say James Goff, 64, was taken into custody back in January for assaulting a three-year-old. Goff pleaded guilty to charges of involuntary deviate sexual intercourse and...
Pocono resort to hold career fairs for seasonal, full-time positions
TANNERSVILLE, Pa. - A resort in the Poconos is holding five career fairs to fill seasonal and year-round jobs. Camelback Resort says there are over 200 positions available. Two of the upcoming fairs in August will focus on housekeeping careers. Friday, August 23, from 4 to 6 p.m., 4th floor...
Community Clean and Green Week kicks off in Scranton
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Community spirit is in full swing in Scranton as NeighborWorks continues its Community Clean and Green Week. Although classes don’t start until next week, first-year students at the University of Scranton arrived earlier than their peers to participate in First, a reflective service immersion program. “This program shows them what’s […]
Woman steals patient's glasses, hides them in orifices
Danville, Pa. — A patient at the Danville State Hospital took a person’s glasses and hid pieces inside her body, police say. Surveillance video showed Elizabeth Sampson, 25, enter the victim’s room prior to the glasses being taken, according to a complaint. Sampson had to be medically evaluated after allegedly putting pieces of the glasses into her vagina and rectum, and swallowing others. Investigators viewed video of the incident given to them by staff, police wrote in their affidavit. Sampson allegedly admitted to the theft during an interview at the hospital. The glasses cost $250. Sampson is being charged with simple assault, disorderly conduct, and harassment. She is scheduled to appear before Judge William Wilt on Oct. 15 for a preliminary hearing. Docket sheet
Intruder shot after kicking in Pittston homeowner’s door, police say
One person was shot and wounded Monday after he allegedly kicked in a homeowner’s door in Pittston, police say. State police received a 911 call from 31 Palmer Road at 8:46 p.m., according to a news release. “The homeowner reported his door was kicked in, and he had shot...
Ruth’s Place in need of essential items
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — An emergency women’s shelter in Luzerne County is gaining attention on social media after it posted a call out for help with donations. Scrolling through social media, users see billions of posts and links getting shared on Facebook a day. For non-profits like Ruth’s Place in Wilkes-Barre, a post can […]
Mayor Dwan Walker represents hometown of Aliquippa during ceremonial roll call at DNC
CHICAGO, Il. (KDKA) -- Aliquippa Mayor Dwan Walker and Governor Josh Shapiro were part of Pennsylvania's delegation during a ceremonial roll call at the Democratic National Convention last night in Chicago. The celebratory roll call was full of celebrity performances and a dance party. During Pennsylvania's portion of the roll call, 'Motownphilly' and 'Black and Yellow' were played, paying homage to both Philadelphia and Pittsburgh. Aliquippa Mayor Dwan Walker spoke during the roll call and took an opportunity to praise his hometown's high school football program. "My city's the city of legends," Walker said. "The only high school in America with three Hall of...
UPMC Muncy support staff member honored with BEE Award
Williamsport, Pa. — A staff member with UPMC Muncy has been honored with a BEE Award for his outstanding support of the nursing team. The BEE Award, meaning Be Extraordinary Every Day, recognizes the care team that supports nursing staff and works closely with them to provide patients with the compassion and care they need. Jeff Horn, security officer, Safety and Security, was nominated by a co-worker who shared: ...
Quakertown vet clinic offers drug trial that could extend dog's life
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Helping dogs live longer, better lives – that's the aim of a new experimental drug. It's a pill that's designed to slow down the aging process, so our beloved dogs can be with us a little longer.It was love at first sight when Brent Sheldon's family first saw Riley."He does not fail to put a smile on our face every day," Sheldon said.Hoping to keep him around as long as possible, the 10-and-a-half-year-old corgi is part of a clinical trial for an experimental drug made by a biotech company called Loyal, designed to improve and extend the...
Tom Cruise Blasted as Daughter Suri Cruise Heads to College with Mom Katie Holmes: ‘He Has No Right to Be Called Her Father’
Tom Cruise has been spotted jetting around the world this summer. He’s been seen at the Paris Olympics, Taylor Swift and Bruce Springsteen concerts, and more. However, one place he wasn’t present was move-in day at his daughter Suri Cruise‘s college. Instead, the teen’s mother, actress Katie Holmes, helped the incoming freshmen move into her dorm at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, over the weekend. Meanwhile, the Top Gun star was nowhere in sight.
Aaron Judge accused of snubbing Little League team
New York Yankees star Aaron Judge was accused by a coach of snubbing a Staten Island Little League team during Sunday’s Little League Classic in Williamsport, Pa. South Shore Little League manager Bob Laterza suggested that Judge blew off his team during the festivities. Laterza said he was promised a meet-and-greet with Yankees players at... The post Aaron Judge accused of snubbing Little League team appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
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bp Subsidiary Opens Renewable Gas Plant
Archaea Energy, a bp subsidiary, recently celebrated the opening of its first renewable gas (RNG) plant in Pennsylvania, developed through a partnership with Waste Connections. The plant is adjacent to the Bethlehem Landfill in Lower Saucon Township owned by a Waste Connections subsidiary. “We are safely and efficiently scaling up...
Pa. Game Commission asks public to report wild turkey sightings
PENNSYLVANIA (WTAJ) — The Pennsylvania Game Commission is asking for the Pa. community to report any wild turkeys spotted through the end of August. If you spot any wild turkeys through Aug. 31, make it count by reporting it to the Commission’s Wild Turkey Sighting Survey, which can be found by clicking here. You will […]
Giant Eagle is selling off every GetGo location in Pennsylvania, other states
(WTAJ) — Giant Eagle is selling off every GetGo convenience store/gas station in an attempt to focus on the core of their brand. The company announced the sale of the chain of convenience stores to Couche-Tard, an international company in the convenience store and fuel industry. While the sale isn’t expected to be complete until […]
John Fetterman's own communications director criticizes his support for Israel to reporter
Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., unequivocally backing Israel even as its assault on Gaza wreaks carnage on the civilian population, has seen the departure of several top staffers from his office over the past several months. Now, a current staffer has gone on the record to criticize her boss over his hardline pro-Israel stance to Free Press senior editor Peter Savodnick, who reprinted some of her words in a profile of Fetterman.
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