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Johnson College Offers Youth Skid Steer Training to Lackawanna County
Johnson College has partnered with Marshall Machinery in South Abington Township to offer a one-day, youth skid steer training course to Lackawanna County residents ages 16 to 18 years. The free course includes an operation and safety lecture followed by hands-on training and driving. Participants will complete OSHA standards CFR...
Power outages after severe storms in NEPA
The cleanup work is underway from last night's band of heavy thunderstorms that knocked down trees and power lines in several parts of the area. Officials in Lackawanna County say a Carbondale man was struck by lightning through a window, and a downed tree knocked out power for many residents at Harvey's Lake. Many people are still without power, and PPL says that some areas may not have power fully restored until this afternoon or tonight.
Making a splash at Baer Memorial Pool
LEHIGHTON, Pa. — The sun is hot, but the water is cool at Baer Memorial Pool in Lehighton. Temperatures reached 90 degrees by noon. "This is what, like, our 4th heat wave; it just seems like the sun is so hot it's just blazing on top of you," said Lehighton Borough recreation director Tom Evans.
Scranton Lions Club postpones annual Dream Game
LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Scranton Lions Club has announced it’s postponing its 90th annual Dream Game due to the weather. The game was originally scheduled for July 17 at 7:00 p.m. The game will now be held on July 18 at 7:00 p.m. at Valley View’s John Henzes/Veterans Memorial Stadium. Club President Allan Hetkowski said […]
Multiple cars broken into at Pride Mobility in Duryea
DURYEA, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police say they are searching for a male suspect who entered multiple vehicles in the parking lot, stealing a variety of items. According to the Duryea Police Department on Monday around 1:00 p.m. officials were dispatched to Pride Mobility on York Ave for a theft report from multiple vehicles between […]
United Way of Wyoming Valley, Family Service Association launch Parent Support Line program
WILKES-BARRE — Bill Jones, President and CEO of the United Way of Wyoming Valley, on Tuesday said every parent knows that parenting can be hard. “We want to help,” Jones stated. The United Way of Wyoming Valley and Family Service Association of NEPA on Tuesday announced the launch...
St. Clair Police Charge Hazleton Man for Pursuit
A Hazleton man has been charged for leading St. Clair Police in a pursuit back in April. According to St. Clair Police, on April 23rd, 2024, Officers attempted to stop a black 4-door Acura Sedan that was clocked at 65 mph in a posted 45 mph zone in the area of Route 61 and Terry Rich Boulevard.
The 2024 lehighvalleylive.com All-Area Softball Team
Northwestern, Palmerton and Liberty each have multiple representatives on The 2024 lehighvalleylive.com All-Area Softball First Team. The Tigers, the Colonial League champions, and the Blue Bombers each boast three players on the first team. The Hurricanes, the District 11 Class 6A champion, put a pair of representatives on the top squad.
Poconos see boost in business from NASCAR weekend
Thousands of fans filled the infield and packed the grandstands at Pocono Raceway over the weekend for the Great American Getaway 400. Businesses near the raceway were also full, thanks to the influx of NASCAR fans. Owner of Chat N' Chew Café in Blakeslee says the restaurant saw visitors starting...
Pennsylvania man loses $90,000 over one year in gift card scam
LONGSWAMP TOWNSHIP, Pa. (WHTM)– Pennsylvania State Police say a man fell victim to a gift card scam for a year, losing thousands of dollars. State Police in Reading say they were investigating a theft by deception when an Alburtis man in his 70s reported a possible scam on July 1. Troopers say the man reported losing approximately $90,000 in Apple gift cards over the course of a year.
Man struck by lightning in Lackawanna County
CARBONDALE, LACKAWANNA CO. (WOLF) — A man was reportedly struck by lightning in Lackawanna County Monday night. Around 10 p.m., crews were called to a residence along Cranberry Ave. in Carbondale for a call of a man struck by lightning. The man's condition is unknown.
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