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Firefighter accused of shooting at teens for trespassing
HAZLE TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A firefighter is being charged after police say he shot at a group of teens who were caught trespassing on the fire department’s property. According to Pennsylvania State Police, on June 15 around 11:00 p.m., troopers were called to the Harwood Volunteer Fire Company, in Hazle Township for a […]
Wright Center expands dental services in Wilkes-Barre with new grant
Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne Co. — After receiving a grant for almost two hundred thousand dollars from the Moses Taylor Foundation, the Wright Center will now officially be expanding dental services to their health center in Wilkes-Barre. They will now be able to serve at least 70 patients at the facility...
Check out the new food items that landed Knoebels another Best Food prize at the Golden Ticket Awards
ELYSBURG, Pa. — Knoebels Amusement Resort consistently wins "Best Food" at the Golden Ticket Awards, which recognize the best of the best amusement parks. In addition to all of the rides at Knoebels Amusement Resort, a lot of people visit to eat their way around the park near Elysburg.
Suspect locked up after deadly stabbing in Wilkes-Barre
WILKES-BARRE, Pa. — A man is locked up after a deadly stabbing in Wilkes-Barre. Police found Scott Knox, 33, behind a home on South River Street on May 7, suffering from multiple stab wounds. Knox was taken to the hospital, where he died from his injuries. Investigators say Jaime...
Teens bring new life to library grounds with garden
CLARKS SUMMIT, LACKAWANNA CO. (WOLF) — A garden created by a group of teens will soon be open to the public. The Seeds of Change Gardening Club created a plan to plant various plants in the garden at the Abington Community Library, and it even hired a professional coordinator to help the teens in the process.
Williamsport Sun: July 28, 1934 – Grit Will Erect Additional Unit
Ground will be broken by Grit Publishing Company within two weeks for a new building to be added to the two units here. The new structure is to be located at the corner of Willow and William Streets. It will be of steel and concrete, faced with red brick. The...
Making sure no kid goes hungry in Berwick
BERWICK, COLUMBIA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Making sure no child goes hungry was the goal Monday in Columbia County. More than 150 families received a free, healthy, and nutritional lunch on Monday in Berwick. Dozens of volunteers from the Youth Action Center and For the Cause Teen Center teamed up with local food banks to give […]
Feds Warn Residents in NJ, PA, NY To Get This Out Of Your Wallet NOW
If you live in New York, New Jersey, or Pennsylvania, you need to pay attention to this warning from the Federal Government. There's something you may carry around in your wallet that you shouldn't be. It's not cash. I always try to carry around a little bit of cash in...
Central Atlantic region gas prices fell from last week: See how much here
Regional gas prices fell for the second consecutive week and reached an average of $3.52 per gallon of regular fuel on Monday, down from last week's price of $3.55 per gallon, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The average fuel price in the Central Atlantic region has fallen about 0 cents since last month. According to the EIA, gas prices across the region in the last year have been as low as $3.18 on Jan. 15,...
10 Years In and Spotted Lanternfly Damage is Less Than Expected
The spotted lanternfly has not wreaked the general havoc to Pennsylvania's agriculture that was expected. It’s been ten years since the spotted lanternfly invaded Pennsylvania, and things are not as dire as thought when the invasive pest was first discovered in Berks County, writes Henry Savage for The Harrisburg Patriot-News.
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