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Pennsylvania Attorney General Settles With Split Rock Resort Over Consumer Rights Violations
BLAKESLEE, PA – Attorney General Michelle Henry has announced a significant settlement in a lawsuit against the owners of Split Rock Resort, addressing alleged consumer mistreatment related to timeshare purchases.…
Newest CDK class action suit includes collision centers
Two collision centers are plaintiffs in the newest class action suit filed in federal court against CDK following a cyber attack that shut down and disrupted the company’s services for weeks. Smith Collision Center and Broadway Precision Collision, both located in Ada, Oklahoma, join plaintiffs Manderbach Ford, located in...
Nanticoke Fire Dept. rescues two dogs from a creek
PLYMOUTH TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Nanticoke City Fire Department rescued a dog and a puppy from Harvey’s Creek. Nanticoke City Fire Department Engine 3 and Rescue 1 were dispatched to North Mill Street in Plymouth Township for a possible dog in the creek. Engine 3 arrived to find a black lab mix female […]
Man indicted by federal jury for firearm offense
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The United States Attorney’s Office announced a man was indicted by a federal jury for a firearm offense. The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania charged Renan Tineo, 22, of Hazleton, New Jersey with possessing a firearm while having a domestic violence protective order against him. […]
Attorney general announces settlement of lawsuit against Split Rock Resort
Consumers allegedly denied access to Split Rock Resort and charged excessive maintenance fees and illegal usage fees may apply for restitution, Attorney General Michelle Henry announced in a news release. Henry announced Tuesday the settlement of a lawsuit against the owners of Split Rock Resort in Kidder Twp., Carbon County,...
City Of Allentown Celebrates Disability Pride Month
ALLENTOWN, Pa. - Flying over the City of Allentown is this Disability Pride flag. "We are celebrating disability as a normal part of human existence, not something special, not something to be excluded, but something to be a normal part of the community," said Connie Vandarakis, Chief Operating Officer of Disability Pride Pennsylvania.
Developer secures millions in state funding for Allentown affordable housing project
ALLENTOWN, Pa. — An affordable housing development planned for downtown Allentown took a huge step toward fruition this week as its developer secured a major chunk of the project’s funding. Cortex Residential is set to get $14.3 million from the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency to build 38 units...
Allentown City Council to consider nepotism ordinances
ALLENTOWN, Pa. – Allentown City Council's Committee on Rules, Chambers, Intergovernmental Relations and Strategy agreed to forward two proposed ordinances onto the full council. Both bills would amend the ethics code to prevent persons who have specific connections to elected city officials from being hired to city jobs. The...
West Nile virus detected in Allentown; city launches truck-mounted spray operation
ALLENTOWN, Pa. — City officials launched a truck-mounted spray operation Wednesday after mosquitos carrying West Nile virus were recorded within city limits. “West Nile virus is spread by the bite of a mosquito infected with the virus,” according to an email alert sent to residents through the city’s CodeRED Emergency Alert System. “The decision to spray is because mosquito samples collected over the past two weeks show the presence of West Nile virus.”
New rules for Covered Bridge Park may include ban on swimming in Jordan Creek
SOUTH WHITEHALL TWP., Pa. — The rules soon may change at Covered Bridge Park. South Whitehall posted on Facebook last week that it has increasingly seen “unsafe and unnecessary practices” in the park and will increase police patrols. Visitors were grilling along the banks of and inside...
North Parkland routs Kutztown in the Legion Region 2 opener
EMMAUS, Pa - The Legion Region 2 Playoffs started on Saturday, Kutztown and North Parkland going head-to-head. In the end it would be the Buffalos coming out on top 8-1. Both teams being held in check until the bottom of the fourth, the Buffalos breaking through first. Chase Whittaker with a routine groundball but the throw to first is misplayed allowing 2-runs to score.
‘Predator catcher’ defendant allowed to withdraw guilty plea
WILKES-BARRE — Luzerne County President Judge Michael T. Vough granted a request by a Plymouth man to withdraw his guilty plea stemming from a vigilante predator child sex sting. William Lee Lewis, 41, of Bead Street, had pled guilty to criminal attempt to commit unlawful contact with a child...
Mother and daughter from Pottsville compete for national titles
POTTSVILLE, Pa. — The reigning National United States Pennsylvania Ms. Regina Burhop, walked the streets of Pottsville as a little girl. The very same streets where she is now raising her 4-year-old daughter, Ella Burhop, who is following in her mom's footsteps. Ella was crowned Pennsylvania princess in February....
Friends of the Ringtown Library Annual Used Book Sale is This Weekend
The Friends of the Ringtown Library Annual Used Book Sale is this weekend. Friends of the Ringtown Library Annual Used Book Sale is happening again in conjunction with the Ringtown Community Yard Sale which is on Saturday, July 20th. There will be thousands of quality used books plus puzzles, DVDs,...
'Heroes Highway': Part of Route 143 in New Tripoli named after fallen firefighters
LYNN TWP., Pa. — Two fallen New Tripoli firefighters now will forever be remembered as heroes. Local leaders on Thursday unveiled a new sign renaming part of state Route 143 as Heroes Highway in honor of firefighters Marvin Gruber and Zachary Paris. The firefighters died in the line of...
Five Artists You Don’t Want to Miss at Elements Music Festival
With Elements Music Festival just a few weeks away, excitement is building amongst all of those that will be attending. The festival will take place at Long Pond, PA on August 9-11. This year’s festival promises an electrifying atmosphere with state-of-the-art stage productions and festival atmosphere that are as unique as they can be, channeling the power of nature. Elements lives up to its name. Earth, Water, Air, and Fire – the classical elements – serve as the guiding inspiration for everything from stages and art installations to activities throughout the festival grounds. It’s a fusion of music and nature, where you can lose yourself in the rhythm of the elements. The different stages cater to a wide range of musical tastes, from pulsating electronic beats to soul-stirring live performances.
Matches Announced For Reel Rumble V In Pennsylvania
The first matches have been announced for this coming weekend’s Reel Rumble V, which takes place at Mahoning Drive-In in Lehighton, Pennsylvania. The drive-in has announced the following matches for the show, which takes place on Sunday:. * Vita Von Starr vs. Erica Leigh. * Ultimo Ant vs. Athan...
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