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LCCC student receives Outstanding Adult Learner Award
NANTICOKE — Luzerne County Community College student Emily Kaufman recently received the 2024 Outstanding Adult Learner Award for her hard work and commitment to academics and volunteerism. The Luzerne County Council on Adult Higher Education recently honored Kaufman and students from Misericordia University, Wilkes University, Penn State Wilkes-Barre and...
Fifth Annual Electric City Reptile Expo returns to Scranton
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Reptile lovers unite, and that’s exactly what they did Sunday in Downtown Scranton. Hundreds of people poured into the Hilton Conference Center for the Fifth Annual Electric City Reptile Expo. This event featured creatures many people love, like snakes, turtles, and lizards. There were even non-reptiles like spiders and fish. […]
Kinston, MA Church Vandalized and Set Ablaze; Suspect from Plymouth Faces Arson and Property Destruction Charges
In the quiet hours of July 4th, the Kingston Police Department was summoned to the First Parish Unitarian Church on Main Street following reports of vandalism and arson. According to a statement released by the department, they found considerable damage inflicted overnight. Handcrafted 200-year-old shutters were torn apart, antique windows were shattered, and the church's interior bore the hostilities of fire extinguisher discharge. More disturbing, perhaps, are the "Pride" and "Black Lives Matter" flags found burned, suggesting targeted malice.
Lake Ariel Fire Company celebrates Independence Day with parade and fundraiser
LAKE ARIEL, WAYNE CO. — Lake Ariel Fire Company is celebrating Independence Day weekend at their local fire station while raising money to fund operations. Hundreds of people gathered today in Lake Ariel for the parade and fireworks and to support their volunteer fire company. The Lake Ariel Volunteer...
Pittston Area wins D16 8-10 Softball title
Tired of ads? Subscribers enjoy a distraction-free reading experience. Pittston Area scored five times in the top of sixth inning to defeat Mountain Top 6-3 on Sunday to claim the District 16 8-10 Softball championship. Andrea Colon picked up the win on the mound in addition to hitting a go-ahead...
Christmas in July in Carbon County
ALBRIGHTSVILLE, CARBON COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Some folks spent their Saturday having some fun in the sun all while enjoying the Christmas spirit in July. Seeing Santa in the heart of Summer is something you might not expect to see in the Poconos. But at Spruce Ridge reindeer in Albrightsville. Owner Casandra Hoover believes the joy […]
Firehouse breakfast to relocate after decades
LUZERNE COUNTY, Pa. — One building along Route 415 in Lehman Township has been home to the Idetown Fire Department breakfasts for the last 65 years. "This is a very important fundraiser for us. We do it once a month, the first Sunday of every month. It brings in a good amount of people. We see a lot of the community," said Gerry Walker, Idetown Fire Department Vice President.
Coroner identifies victim in fatal crash
Upper Fairfield Township, Pa. — A 65-year-old Montoursville woman was killed after the vehicle she was riding in was hit by a passing driver, officials say. Kathleen McFadden was the front passenger in a vehicle being driven by her husband as the pair headed north in the 4800 block of Upper Fairfield Township just before 8 p.m. A Jeep driver coming in the opposite direction moved into the McFadden's lane to pass a vehicle, and struck the vehicle nearly head-on, said Lycoming County Coroner Charles...
Ostriches, Camels, & Zebras, oh my! | Penn National hosts unique racing event to draw interest into sport
EAST HANOVER, Pa. — A set of animals you don’t typically see racing around the track were at Penn National Race Course in Dauphin County on Friday. Penn National Race Course held its 9th annual Ostrich and Camel Race in East Hanover Township with a new addition of zebras, on this year’s race lineup.
Watch: Pirates manager ejected after call that shocked both teams' broadcasts
Pittsburgh Pirates manager Derek Shelton was ejected at a pivotal point in Saturday's 5-2 loss to the New York Mets when he took exception to a strike call that was so bad, that it left both teams' broadcasters utterly baffled.With the Pirates trailing by three runs, outfielder Jack Suwinski was called to pinch hit with the bases loaded and one out in the bottom of the seventh inning. That at-bat resulted in him striking out on a 3-2 pitch from Reed Garrett. But that decisive swing only came after home plate umpire John Tumpane made two extremely bad strike calls earlier...
School shaken as students target teacher on TikTok
In February, Patrice Motz, a veteran Spanish teacher at Great Valley Middle School in Malvern, Pennsylvania, was warned by another teacher that problems were brewing. Some eighth-graders at Motz's public school had created fake TikTok accounts impersonating teachers, and Motz, who had never used TikTok before, created the accounts. She...
Julian Fleming Holds Wide Receivers Camp At Southern Columbia
CATAWISSA, Pa. — “Off the play action...CJ Stroud wants the down field shot and he's got Fleming running free and Julian Fleming battles to the end zone touchdown Ohio State,” said announcer. The Penn State fans are hoping to hear that named called this fall. “CJ Stroud...
Williamsport Home cuts the ribbon on new resident wellness center
Williamsport, Pa. – A new on-site health and fitness center has recently opened on the campus of The Williamsport Home (TWH). Williamsport Wellness is open only to residents of the Loyalsock Township continuing care retirement community campus, according to a news release. TWH staff hosted a grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony for for the facility, giving residents, staff, and the community an opportunity to tour the center and explore...
Former Penn State cornerback A.J. Lytton dies at 24
A.J. Lytton, a former Penn State cornerback, died in a car accident Saturday morning, his former high school confirmed. Lytton, 24, was among three that died. Minnesota Vikings cornerback Khyree Jackson and former Charlotte and Maryland wide receiver Isaiah Hazel are the others. According to Maryland State Police, Hazel was...
Rare Dimes in Bucks County Could Be Worth up to $1,000
Coins missing a vital mintmark are not a dime a dozen. But these rare dimes circulating Bucks County could be worth $1,000. Coins missing a vital mintmark are not a dime a dozen. But these rare dimes circulating Bucks County could actually be worth $1,000, writes Greg Vellner for The Reporter.
Racing till they can’t: Father, daughter compete in Giants Despair Hillclimb
LAUREL RUN — Bob Katarsky knows every inch of the hill by heart, from its steep incline and 90-degree bends to its signature hairpin turn known as the ‘Devil’s Elbow.’. “I’ve gone up here probably a thousand times since I was a kid,” Katarsky, 76, said as he navigated the twists and turns of the road with ease. “I raced everybody and their brother up this hill.”
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