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Binghamton Deli Ordered Closed by City Just After Opening
A business that set up shop at the former site of a Binghamton Subway restaurant was open for a short time before it was directed by a code enforcement officer to close. A Johnson City man had worked for months to renovate the building at Conklin and Tompkins streets to get the place ready. The site had been vacant since the Subway shop closed suddenly about three years ago.
Shots fired at car at a red light in Dickson City
DICKSON CITY, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police are investigating a shooting that took place in Dickson City Tuesday morning. According to the Dickson City Police Department, a call came in around 12:47 a.m. reporting shots fired at an intersection of Commerce Boulevard and Business Route 6. Police say the victims stated they were followed from […]
Tree falls on car in Scranton
SCRANTON, Pa. — A stretch of road is closed after a tree fell onto a vehicle in Scranton. It happened just before 3:30 p.m. Tuesday along Davis Street. The driver is okay, but a passenger was taken to the hospital. A portion of Davis Street near the intersection of...
Jefferson Twp. man arrested for resisting, counterfeit stickers
DICKSON CITY, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A Jefferson Township man was stopped for counterfeit inspection stickers and was arrested for resisting arrest. According to the affidavit, Eric William Smith, 45, of Jefferson Township, was originally pulled over on July 14 on the Scranton Carbondale Highway for what Dickson City police believed were counterfeit inspection and emission […]
Kwik Fill/Red Apple Food Marts, United Refining Acquires Pump N Pantry
The United Refining Company of Pennsylvania has acquired the Pump N Pantry convenience chain based in Montrose, Pa. The business began the process of rebranding the 14 Pump N Pantry stores to be integrated into the longstanding Kwik Fill/Red Apple chain. “We are very excited to begin serving current customers...
Oregon man jailed on local felony charges
LAKE PLACID | A Eugene, Ore., man was apprehended and arrested in Endicott, N.Y. (Broome County) July 13 on a bench warrant issued by Lake Placid Village Court on Dec. 27, 2021, following the investigation of a November 2021 automobile theft. Tash R. Harris, aka Tash R. Joyner, 49, was...
Nick Roselli drafted to Mets
With their 11th-round pick in the 2024 MLB Draft, the New York Mets have selected Binghamton second baseman Nick Roselli. During this past season with Binghamton, after suffering an injury early in the spring, Roselli went on to start all 27 games he played, hitting .388 on the year. In three years at BU, he collected 153 hits and 104 RBI in 115 career starts and ranked top-10 in the America East conference in batting average, on-base percentage, slugging and home runs.
Atmospheric Water Generating Company Comes to NEPA
DURYEA, LUZERNE CO. — The Moses West Foundation, in partnership with AMG Contracting, believes access to clean water is a basic human right. Founder and namesake, Moses West, has designed and developed an Atmospheric Water Generator that allows the system to extract significant quantities of pure water from the atmosphere.
BU's Nick Roselli Selected by Mets in MLB Draft
Binghamton University baseball second baseman Nick Roselli has been selected by the New York Mets in the MLB Draft. Roselli was taken with an 11th-round pick and is the program's highest position player taken in 34 years, according to BUBearcats.com. Roselli played three seasons in Vestal, winning an America East...
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 […]
Cleanup continues in Scranton after storms
SCRANTON, Pa. — "I heard another sound behind the thunder. I said, 'Thunder doesn't sound back to back.' I said, 'Wait a minute, get away from the windows. It's the trees coming down," said Linda Nieves. It was the trees coming down. Now, those trees are spread across Linda...
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 […]
Pea-sized hail expected with thunderstorms in Northeast Pa. Tuesday
A report from the National Weather Service was issued on Tuesday at 4 p.m. for strong thunderstorms until 4:30 p.m. for Southern Wayne as well as Lackawanna, Luzerne and Pike counties. Wind gusts of up to 40 mph and pea-sized hail (0.25 inches) are anticipated. "At 4 p.m., Doppler radar...
Veterans honored at Pocono Raceway with cars
LONG POND, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Those who served their country were honored at Pocono Raceway thanks to a national program. It was a liberating moment for two Pennsylvania veterans. Both were gifted a refurbished car and can now rebuild their lives. A refurbished 2017 Hyundai Tucson was donated to Marine Corps veteran Lucas Somishka […]
Dream Game postponed to Thursday, July 18
(WOLF) — The 90th Annual Lions Club Dream Game has been postponed to Thursday, July 18, due to inclement weather. It was originally scheduled for Wednesday. The game will be aired Thursday at 7 p.m. only on MyTV WQMY. Scranton Lions Club President Allan Hetkowski said in a statement,...
Dierks Bentley celebrates “Gravel & Gold” at The Pavilion at Montage
SCRANTON — Dierks Bentley arrives to The Pavilion at Montage Mountain on his Gravel & Gold, presented by Jersey Mike’s. The concert starts at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, July 19, with tickets still available for purchase. Dierks Bentley will see support from opening acts, Chase Rice and Mae Estes.
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