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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...
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.
Home Renovation Decline Threatens Store In Johnson City, New York
When the pandemic hit and people found themselves spending more time at home, many took on home improvement projects to keep busy. This surge in DIY enthusiasm was a great boost for stores that sell supplies for such projects. However, in recent years, fewer people have been getting their hands dirty with home renovations.
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 […]
Tennessee Cemetery Has a Creepy Mountain Dew Headstone
While Mountain Dew has not met its untimely death, it has still being immortalized on a headstone located in a Tennessee cemetery. It's even got a working bottle opener attached to it, too. Why Is There A Mountain Dew Headstone?. No, it isn't there to mark the grave of the...
College Offers Youth Skid Steer Training to Lackawanna County Residents
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...
Stiletto's Fine Arts Studio Continues to Give Back to the Community
Stilettos Fine Arts Studio in Vestal continues its mission of giving back to the community with its Beyond the Spectrum program on Tuesday, July 16. The program allows those with special needs to learn how to express themselves and communicate in ways that words aren't present for. This includes painting, drawing, or even writing stores.
Crews respond to Harveys Lake after tree knocks out power
HARVEYS LAKE, LUZERNE CO. (WOLF) — Crews are working to fix downed power lines at Harvey’s Lake. Crews on scene tell FOX56 that a tree fell during severe weather conditions near Post 165. Many residents in the area are without power - some using generators. Stick with FOX56...
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,...
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.
NEPA’s first hip-hop music festival to feature all local artists
Hip-hop, rap and R&B enthusiasts will unite under one roof to celebrate and support local talent. 14 artists, all from NEPA, will perform in the Atmosfere Music Festival on July 20 at the Ritz Theater located at 222 Wyoming Avenue in Scranton. “I've always wanted to put on a music...
Thousands without power across Northeastern and Central Pennsylvania
PENNSYLVANIA, USA — One of the hottest days of the year is expected today, and thousands of people could spend the day without electricity, fans, and air conditioning. A line of severe thunderstorms came through Monday night. In Lackawanna County, the roof of Cook's Foods in Old Forge was partially ripped off.
End of an era: Former Phi Delta Theta House set to be demolished
The former Phi Delta Theta House, one of the most iconic buildings on campus, will be torn down after years of being plagued by structural and mechanical issues. Built in 1914 at a cost of $17,000, the house overlooking the 50-yard line at Frank Bailey Field has been largely vacant since 2012 after the chimney collapsed and the boiler malfunctioned.
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