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Kingston Celebrates Siyum in Gemara Program
Participants of the Toras Chaim Gemara Program in Kingston, PA, who recently finished mesechta Megilah gathered to celebrate the siyum and to begin the new mesechta – Moed Katan. Participants of the Toras Chaim Gemara Program in Kingston, PA, who recently finished mesechta Megilah gathered to celebrate the siyum...
O’Donnell Law attorneys named to Best Lawyers list
KINGSTON — Three attorneys from O’Donnell Law Offices were named to the 31st edition of the Best Lawyers in America list, the firm announced on Thursday. Attorney Neil T. O’Donnell, founder of the firm, was recognized in the practice areas of Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury Litigation, and Workers’ Compensation Law.
Country singer Travis Tritt will be in Pa. this month: Where to buy tickets
Two-time Grammy Award winning country music singer Travis Tritt will perform in Pa. this month. Tritt will be on stage at 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 23, at Penn’s Peak in Jim Thorpe. The four-time CMA winner’s hits have include “It’s a Great Day to Be Alive,” “Here’s a Quarter,”...
Lake Ariel babysitter pleads guilty to third-degree murder in death of infant
Michael Alexander Crowl, a 26-year-old Lake Ariel resident, pleaded guilty to third-degree murder after an infant was shaken, leading to the infant's death. The plea was made Thursday in the Wayne County Court of Common Pleas, where he is due back for sentencing Oct. 10. The announcement by Wayne County District Attorney A.G. Howell recounted that the incident leading to the baby's death occurred Nov. 10, 2023. That day at about 10:42 a.m., a Wayne Memorial Hospital...
Former Luzerne County Attorney pleads guilty to tax evasion
EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — Officials say a former Luzerne County attorney pleaded guilty to tax evasion. The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District announced that 65-year-old Robert J Powell from Palm Beach, Flordia pleaded guilty to one count of criminal information charging him with tax evasion for the calendar year of 2016, in […]
Wyalusing School District changes cell phone policy ahead of new school year
Wyalusing Valley Junior/Senior High School will be implementing new cell phone guidelines for the upcoming school year. According to the school district, cell phones will be prohibited in the school building and on campus including in classrooms, study halls, hallways, gyms, locker rooms and bathrooms during school hours unless specifically allowed by administration.
Marywood Students Nominated for Mid-Atlantic Regional Emmy
A group of students in Marywood University’s Multimedia Communication program have been nominated for a student Emmy Award in the Mid-Atlantic Region’s College/University Student Production Live Sporting Event/Game category. The student awards program is conducted by the Mid-Atlantic Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences.
Police: Scranton man charged with stabbing during bar fight
SCRANTON — A Scranton man stabbed another man in a bar fight early Wednesday morning, sending the victim to the hospital, according to a criminal complaint. William Crawford, 46, of 1202 Snyder Ave., is charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and harassment. At about 1 a.m., officers...
Women's Hoops Unveils 2024-25 Schedule
Coming off an NCAA Elite Eight appearance a season ago, The University of Scranton women's basketball team has announced the program's 2024-25 schedule with the Lady Royals set to open the season versus Cortland on Monday, Nov. 11. Head coach Ben O'Brien's team will begin the year with three of...
Outreach Center Hosts Children’s Career Fair
Outreach – Center for Community Resources will host its fourth annual Children’s Career Fair at Outreach, 431 North 7th Avenue, Scranton, on Saturday, August 17, 2024, from 10 AM to 1 PM. This exciting Children’s Career Fair will ignite young minds and offer opportunities for kids of all...
Two teens reported missing in Scranton
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Scranton police are searching for two 15-year-olds reported missing in the Electric City. According to police, Amy Wilson and Kailee Villaruel have been reported missing since Wednesday, August 14. Wilson was last seen in the area of Monroe Avenue and she is described as 5’3” and 130 lbs. Villaruel was […]
Three arrested after allegedly robbing general store at gunpoint
MINERSVILLE, SCHUYLKILL COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police say they arrested three suspects while one is still at large for a gunpoint robbery at a general store in Schuylkill County. According to the Minersville Police Department, on Monday around 10:00 p.m., four people entered the Minersville General Store. Police say one pointed a handgun at the clerk […]
Mount Carmel Borough Plans to Fine Those Who Feed Stray Cats
MOUNT CARMEL – Mt. Carmel is taking a different approach to their feral issue. In a social media post, police say they’ll fine people who feed stray cats. After a lengthy discussion on the cat problem/issue at a borough council meeting. Afterward, the borough said, “It was decided...
Wilkes-Barre Township Wawa Could Open by the End of the Year
WILKES-BARRE TWNP., LUZERNE CO. (WOLF) — A new Wawa being built in Union Center Plaza in Wilkes-Barre Township continues to make progress. According to our newsgathering partners at the Times Leader, the popular gas station and convenience store could be open by Christmas!. A spokesperson for the company says...
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