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Coroner called to scene after boy disappears in creek while kayaking
UPDATE: Body of 10-year-old kayaker, missing 4 days, found in central Pa. creek. The coroner was called to the scene of a kayaking accident Wednesday morning, four days after a 10-year-old boy disappeared in the water. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on...
Can you use medical marijuana as an inmate in a Pennsylvania jail or prison? [Lancaster Watchdog]
Angie Milanes called LNP | LancasterOnline last month to say that her boyfriend, Alberto Guzman Garcia, has a medical marijuana prescription but Lancaster County Prison is not allowing him to have the drug. Milanes said Guzman Garcia, 38, uses marijuana for his anxiety. He has been in prison since June...
Attorney convicted in ‘Kids for Cash’ scheme pleads guilty to tax evasion
EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — A former Luzerne County Attorney who was convicted in the infamous Kids for Cash scheme in Luzerne County has pleaded guilty to tax evasion. Robert Powell pleaded guilty to tax evasion for legal fees he earned while with the Powell Law Group. According to the US Department of Justice, Powell failed […]
Geisinger to distribute free Narcan at events in Scranton and Wilkes-Barre
NORTHEAST Pa. (WOLF) — Geisinger plans to host two Narcan Distribution events in Scranton and Wilkes-Barre this month. Those who come to the eventcan receive two free boxes of Narcan (naloxone) while supplies last. Healthcare professionals will demonstrate how to properly administer the lifesaving medication. The first event will...
Super 16 Countdown: #15 Western Wayne Wildcats
LAKE ARIEL, Pa. — Western Wayne is back to the grind, after going 8-4 last year, with a loss to Scranton Prep in the district championship. In most recent years, the Wildcats offense has been dominated with a strong core of running backs. That's no different this year, with the return of senior Josh Vinton, who had 21 rushing touchdowns last season.
Pocono Arts Council set to close after 50 years of supporting the arts
MONROE COUNTY, Pa. — Through the streets and alleys of downtown Stroudsburg, there is a piece of art everywhere you turn. "We have so many talented artists in this local area and in the area surrounding us that makeup such a vital part of what you come to Stroudsburg for," said Jody Singer with Pocono Center for the Arts.
American man wanted for murder caught in Mexico
EL PASO, Texas (Border Report) – Mexican authorities say they have expelled a U.S. citizen wanted in connection with a murder committed in Pennsylvania. The suspect only identified as Donald Xavier T., 52, was apprehended earlier this week by the Chihuahua state police and turned over to U.S. Customs and Border Protection on Tuesday at […]
Clocks ‘fall back’ when daylight saving time ends on this date
August has come. Summer is waning. The days are finally dropping below the 90-degree mark. You know what that means — it’s time to repeatedly remind everyone when daylight saving time ends this year. The days will start getting darker when folks set their clocks back on Sunday,...
Workplace bullying isn’t illegal in PA, lawmakers aim to change that
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) – Workplace bullying and psychological abuse are not illegal in Pennsylvania, but lawmakers raised the issue during a policy committee hearing Wednesday. House Majority Policy Committee members heard from advocates, survivors and attorneys about concerns of a public health threat and the need to protect Pennsylvania’s workers from what researchers call a […]
Bet365 Bonus Code PA DIMERS: Claim $150+ sports betting bonus for Phillies + Pirates MLB odds this Wednesday
As we first reported on Tuesday, local Pennsylvania MLB fans can now use the exclusive Bet365 bonus code “DIMERS” to unlock your choice of $,1,150 in sports betting bonuses and or free spins Online Casino bonus to celebrate Bet365 Pennsylvania’s launch this month. This Bet365 bonus code is perfect for trending upcoming sports betting events in Pennsylvania, like Pirates and Phillies MLB games this Wednesday evening.
Wawa and Sheetz Make News While Rutter’s Quietly Expands
Pennsylvanians have been fixated on the expansion of Wawa and Sheetz, still arguing over which is better. Meanwhile, Rutter’s, which has mostly been ignored, is also rapidly expanding in central Pennsylvania and elsewhere, writes Carol Hardbarger in a column for Lancaster Farming. The Rutter’s expansion goes from 84 stores...
Pennsylvania to invest over $9.9 million to protect farmer’s land
(WHTM) — Pennsylvania is investing over $9.9 million to purchase development rights for 2,654 acres on 30 farms in 14 counties, protecting them from any future residential or commercial development, the Shapiro Administration announced. The Shapiro Administration says these purchases will ensure that local farmers across the state will have the necessary quality land to […]
Olympic medal recap for athletes from Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- The 2024 Paris Olympics have come to a close, and our athletes from Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware have made their mark on the world stage. Now, let's take a look at how they fared and whether they returned home with some new hardware. Team USA Basketball.
Voters of Color will play crucial role in who wins White House, especially in Pa.
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Hundreds of worshippers gather at Mother Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Center City on any given Sunday. It's the oldest parcel of land owned by Black Americans and home to a crucial voting community heading into the 2024 general election."Black voters are concerned about the same thing that every voter is concerned about. People want to see wages go up," said Rev. Mark Kelly Tyler, lead pastor of Mother Bethel AME Church. "They want to make sure if you buy a home, that the equity in it is going to grow and not go in the...
PennDOT to Host Northampton Co. Job Fair
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is planning a job fair in Easton to fill multiple job openings it has in Northampton County. The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is planning a job fair in Easton to fill multiple job openings it has in Northampton County. According to a PennDOT...
Man killed in crash on Interstate 80
CARBON COUNTY, Pa. — A man is dead after an early-morning crash on Interstate 80 in Carbon County. The crash happened around 3:30 a.m. in Kidder Township when a driver lost control of his truck, went off the road, hit a tree, and caught fire. The driver of the...
Crash on I-80 kills driver, sends passenger to hospital
KIDDER TWP., CARBON COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — State police report a tractor-trailer crash on Interstate 80 killed a driver and sent a passenger to the hospital Wednesday morning. According to PSP, around 3:40 a.m. a tractor-trailer was traveling on I-80 in Kidder Township when the driver abruptly veered left off the roadway and hit a tree. […]
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