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Death of baby girl in Pa. city remains under investigation
SUNBURY — The cause of death of a 1-year-old girl in Sunbury remains under investigation after an autopsy, the Northumberland County coroner says. The girl was pronounced dead at 7:10 a.m. Friday in a South Fourth Street apartment. An autopsy was conducted Monday but the cause and manner death...
Honey & Blueberry Festival to kick off Saturday
PLEASANT MOUNT, WAYNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A festival in the Poconos aims to promote education and the future of agriculture in the NEPA region this weekend. Blue and ripened to perfection; thousands of wild berries at the Equestrian House in Pleasant Mount are ready to be picked and eaten. Owner Roger Aguinaldo drove 28/22 News around […]
Pa live! Scranton Jazz Festival hits us with a preview
PA live! (WBRE) — The countdown is on to “Pennsylvania’s World-class Jazz Fest”!. It’s happening the first weekend of August a New Orleans-style jazz festival in downtown Scranton!. Three days of incredible music … With over 80 musicians, spanning over 20 venues. Pa live!...
Boozy B’s to close permanently next month
WILKES-BARRE — Boozy B’s, a popular alcohol infused ice cream shop downtown, announced Tuesday that it will be closing its doors on Aug. 24. Owner Bianca Lupio posted the announcement to the shop’s Facebook page, where she expressed gratitude for the “unwavering support” of her customers over the past five years.
Laurel Health opens new dental office in Towanda
Towanda, Pa. — The Laurel Health Centers healthcare system has expanded dental services in Bradford County, adding a new office space. A Laurel Health dental office will replace dental care currently offered through Bradford County Dental at the Progress Plaza building in Towanda. A new doctor will begin providing care in place of retiring Dr. David Redding. ...
Freedom Drivers Project coming to Wilkes-Barre Farmers Market July 25
WILKES-BARRE — McCarthy Tire, Bridgestone, TAT (Truckers Against Trafficking) and the NEPA Task Force Against Human Trafficking are joining forces to bring the Freedom Drivers Project (FDP) to the Wilkes-Barre Farmers Market from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, July 25. The FDP is TAT’s traveling museum, designed to...
Philadelphia and Surrounding Regions Under 'Excessive Heat Warning' as Heat Index Soars to 105 Degrees
With the mercury pushing boundaries, the National Weather Service (NWS) in Philadelphia has issued an "Excessive Heat Warning," alerting locals of the potential risk posed by sweltering conditions expected to surge throughout the day. According to the warning, the mix of humidity and high temperatures could lead to heat index values rocketing up to a stifling 105 degrees.
Charges Held for Court in Pottsville Car Dealership Theft
Charges were held for court after a preliminary hearing against a former employee for stealing from a Pottsville car dealership. On May 31st, 2024, Mark Douglas Hall Jr., 34, of Vandalia, OH was charged by Pottsville Police Detective Joseph Krammes with felony theft by deception, receiving stolen property, theft by unlawful taking, theft by failing to make required disposition of funds, and criminal use of a communication facility and misdemeanor misapplication of entrusted property and property of government or financial institutions.
See all homes sold in Monroe County, July 8 to July 14
The following is a listing of all home transfers in Monroe County reported from July 8 to July 14. There were 62 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 1,425-square-foot home on Cross Country Lane in Tannersville that sold for $315,000.
NASCAR Cup Series: Ryan Blaney not the big winner at Pocono
Team Penske's Ryan Blaney earned his second win of the 2024 NASCAR Cup Series season on Sunday afternoon at Pocono Raceway. The Great American Getaway 400 presented by VISITPA became the second race won by the reigning series champion since the middle of June. But the driver of the No....
Man charged for attempted illegal resale of riding mower
New Columbia, Pa. — A New Columbia man was charged for fraudulently getting a riding mower from a store in south central Pa. and trying to resell it in Union County. Trp. Bradley Derk of state police at Milton says they received a call on June 26 from a woman who found a green John Deere S140 lawn mower in her shed on Newky Road that she did not purchase. ...
Lewisburg Woman Hospitalized Following a Pedestrian Accident
LEWISBURG – The Daily Item reports a Lewisburg woman was taken to Geisinger Medical Center after she was struck by a vehicle while walking Tuesday morning. Police say Sharon Lawer was struck at the intersection of Market Street and South Second Street in Lewisburg. Police say she was trying to cross Market Street when she was struck by a vehicle driven by Cindy Shrawder of Milton. Police say Shrawder had the right of way and Lawer went against the pedestrian walk signal at the intersection. Lawer was hospitalized following the incident.
'Serious Accident' Closes Intersection On Bucks-Montco Line
A "serious accident" happened near Lower State Road and County Line Road, Warrington Township Emergency Services said Tuesday morning. The area will be shut down for several hours while crews work the scene, they added. Montgomery Township Fire Department and EMS services were called to the scene. Daily Voice has...
VIDEO: Delegate predicts possible Trump ‘landslide’ in Pennsylvania
(The Center Square) – A veteran delegate from Pennsylvania believes former President Donald Trump could win the state again come November – bigly. “I have believed even before the debate debacle, even before the shooting, Trump would probably win Pennsylvania and would win it handily,” said Charlie Gerow, a Republican strategist, during an interview with The Center Square from the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee on Tuesday. “Potentially, it’s a landslide in Pennsylvania. He’s going to do very, very well.” ...
Gov. Shapiro stands with plaintiffs challenging Pa. abortion restriction
The Shapiro Administration on Tuesday issued a new show of support for abortion rights, standing with plaintiffs in a Commonwealth Court case challenging Pennsylvania’s ban on publicly funded abortions. In a statement released after filing notice with the court in the case of Allegheny Reproductive Health Center v. Pennsylvania...
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