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FOX56 Community Calendar through August 17
NORTHEAST & CENTRAL Pa. (WOLF) — Here’s what’s happening in your community with FOX56’s Sam Durante:. Carbondale Pioneer Nights begins Wednesday and runs through Saturday. There will be daily activities for all plus food, music, and more. Fireworks are on Friday night. Wednesday, August 14 –...
Horseheads’ Megan Wolf commits to Binghamton University softball
HORSEHEADS, N.Y. (WETM) – Horseheads’ softball standout Megan Wolf has made her college plans. Horseheads softball standout Megan Wolf announced her verbal commitment to Binghamton University, on Thursday. The incoming senior has been key figure in the Blue Raiders’ program for the past 3 seasons, helping the team to a 2022 Section IV Class AA […]
Lackawanna College & Peirce College Announce Intent to Merge, Creating PA’s Largest Private, Nonprofit Open Enrollment Institution
Lackawanna College and Peirce College announced on Aug. 13 that they intend to merge, based on the shared belief that both institutions are better and stronger together and aptly positioned to help more residents of Pennsylvania transform their lives. Pending the required approvals, Peirce will merge into Lackawanna, becoming a singular institution under the Lackawanna College name.
Press & Sun Letters: Help for veterans, border issues, and how to volunteer
Free prescription eyeglasses available for veterans It’s surprising that a military veteran who is eligible for VA health care does not take advantage of free prescription eyeglasses. All a veteran has to do is call 607-772-9100, the Binghamton Community Based Outpatient Clinic CBOC located at 203 Court St., Binghamton, and make an eye appointment....
Super 16 Team #13 Dunmore Bucks
DUNMORE, Pa. — A 12-3 season for Dunmore ended in a 2A State Semifinal loss to Southern Columbia.. Now the team looks to get back to a district title – with a new group of seniors stepping into bigger roles. “You know last year we had Thomas, who...
Zander's story | Team Allied Services and You
SCRANTON, Pa. — Spend one physical therapy session with 6-year-old Zander, and you will find no challenge or obstacle course is too difficult to overcome. "So I actually count to like 20 minutes, and then I actually made it in time," explained Zander. "He does like games, anything involving...
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...
EMS worker reflects on water rescued in Lackawanna River
PECKVILLE, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/YOU) — An incredible water rescue was caught on camera by 28/22 News. Two teens are recovering Wednesday after they were pulled from fast-moving water Tuesday afternoon. It all went down on the bridge that connects Peckville and Jessup. Though both teens were rescued and are okay, this scary situation serves as […]
Two more West Nile Virus cases found in Lackawanna County
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Two more positive cases of West Nile Virus have been found in Lackawanna County. Authorities say the samples were found in the Minooka section of Scranton and in the North Scranton/Plot section of the city. According to officials, no positive human cases have been reported.
How sweet it is! Hamlin corn king passes 50 year mark
LAKE ARIEL, WAYNE CO. (WOLF) — One of Lake Ariel’s most famous farm stands is run out of a station wagon. For 50 years, Mr. Swingle has been selling corn on Hamlin Highway. Every day, cars driving on Hamlin Highway pull off the road just to buy some...
Roadwork coming up in Wyalusing
WYALUSING, Pa. (WETM) — People who live in Wyalusing might have to deal with some roadwork-related traffic over the next few weeks. According to PennDOT, Route 6 between Dunkin/Sunoco and Subway be reduced to one lane while crews are working on a gas main project. Crews will be working between 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. […]
Providence Engineering Announces Leadership Transition
Providence Engineering, a leading provider of building engineering services, is pleased to announce a significant leadership transition. Effective January 2025, David Bernhardt, PE, the current President and CEO, will maintain the role of Chief Executive Officer (CEO), while Dana Ziegler, PE, will be promoted to President. Leadership Transition Reflects Strength...
Geisinger Hosts Narcan distribution events
Geisinger’s pharmacy, emergency medicine, addiction medicine, and Free2BMom teams are collaborating to host two Narcan® (naloxone) distribution events at the end of August in northeastern Pennsylvania. The first event will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 28, at the Schimelfenig Pavilion in Nay Aug...
Everything you need to know about Team Allied Services and You
PENNSYLVANIA, USA — This year’s Team Allied Services and You campaign will focus on raising funds for children at Allied Services. With the support of WNEP, major sponsors, volunteer runners, and you, Team Allied Services and You will raise funds and awareness for pediatric care at Allied Services Integrated Health Systems.
US Arrests Reputed Peruvian Gang Leader Wanted for 23 Killings in His Home Country
NEW YORK (AP) — A reputed Peruvian gang leader suspected in 23 killings in his home country was arrested Wednesday in New York by U.S. immigration authorities. Gianfranco Torres-Navarro, the leader of “Los Killers” who is wanted for the killings in Peru, was arrested in Endicott, New York, about 145 miles (233 kilometers) northwest of New York City, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement said Thursday. He is being held at a federal detention facility near Buffalo pending an immigration hearing.
Peruvian gang leader linked to nearly two dozen murders arrested in New York
Gianfranco Torres-Navarro, leader of Peruvian gang "Los Killers" and prime suspect in at least 23 murder in his home country, has been arrested by U.S. immigration authorities in New York. Torres was apprehended in Endicott, New York, approximately 145 miles northwest of New York City and is currently being held at a federal detention facility near Buffalo pending an immigration hearing.
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