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Police: suspect wanted for stealing from multiple vehicles
DURYEA, LUZERNE CO. (WOLF) — Police in Luzerne County are looking for a suspect they say stole from several vehicles. According to the Duryea Police Department, on Monday around 1 p.m., police were dispatched to Pride Mobility on York Ave. for a report of thefts from multiple vehicles between 8:30 a.m. and 9:40 a.m. earlier that day.
7 members of “Fentanyl Robbery Gang" charged in drug trafficking, death investigation
SCRANTON, Pa. -- Seven people are charged with conspiracy following the death of four people in Scranton. The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that the following people are charged in the case. Amanda Marie Correa, 29. Robert Andrew Barnes, 24. Christine Deann DiCarlo,...
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.
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...
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Cassie Sumfest
With the 2024 Olympics 10 days away, the U.S. Woman’s National Field Hockey team is preparing for Paris. Lewisburg grad Cassie Sumfest is one of three provisional athletes on the team heading to Paris 28-22 Sports caught up with Sumfest before the games begin next week.
Salvation Army hosts second Kidz Klub Block Party this Thursday
Williamsport, Pa. — The Salvation Army Williamsport Corps, under the leadership of Major Sheryl A. Hershey, is hosting the second of a series of summer Kidz Klub Family Block Parties this Thursday, July 18 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Salvation Army held its first block party of the summer on June 20. The third and final summer block party will be held on Aug. 15. July activities will...
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.
Edwardsville man charged with pushing cop down stairs
An Edwardsville man is jailed without bail after punching an officer in the face and pushing her down a flight of stairs on Monday afternoon, police said. Joshua Hall, 42, of 557 Garfield St., is facing aggravated assault charges following a disturbance reported at his home shortly after 3 p.m. Monday.
Altoona hospice patient surprised by old friend, San Francisco 49ers player
Above is related video footage of Kevin Givens preparing for the 2023 Super Bowl. BLAIR COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — A patient at Pinnacle Catholic Hospice Care received a special surprise visit over the weekend. Sammy, a patient at the hospice care center and a former Altoona football coach, was surprised with a visit from Kevin […]
Geisinger Medical Center road project moves to next phase
DANVILLE, Pa. – Geisinger Medical Center will soon move to the next phase of its road relocation project on Medical Center Drive in front of the hospital. Starting July 22, weather permitting, the lower loop of Medical Center Drive, closest to the Pine Barn Inn, will be closed to all public traffic.
Final Severe Thunderstorm Threat Comes Wednesday As Cold Front Will End Heat Wave Soon After; New Pattern Coming?
Thunderstorms were localized Tuesday across Southeast PA, while Upstate NY was hit very hard by tornadoes and widespread damaging winds that created an absolute mess up there. Meanwhile, Harrisburg hit 103° and parts of the Cumberland Valley in South Central PA reached 105°. As many areas plunge into drought conditions, it’s safe to say we are in desperate need of a pattern change.
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