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Outage causes travel frustrations at Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport
LUZERNE COUNTY, Pa. — The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport was a busy place Friday morning, but for the first part of the day, passengers were not going anywhere. One flight was canceled and several were delayed during Friday morning's global outage. "United Airlines right now is putting people on the...
Breaking Benjamin in central Pa.: Where to get last-minute tickets for Saturday concert
Breaking Benjamin, a rock band from Wilkes-Barre, will perform this weekend in central Pa. The band will perform with New Medicine at the York State Fair at 8 p.m. on Saturday, July 20. There is still time to get tickets. Fans can buy tickets on the fair website and here...
Pa. borough closes hall following threats sparked by mayor’s comments in wake of Trump shooting
BERNVILLE, Pa. (WHTM) — A Berks County borough hall is closed after “threatening communications” were received following comments made by the borough’s mayor following the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump. Bernville Borough Council issued a statement offering condolences to the victims of the shooting,...
38-unit affordable housing development in downtown Allentown, recipient of $14.3 million in tax credits, expected to begin construction next year
An affordable housing development bringing dozens of units to downtown Allentown will move forward after receiving $14.3 million from the state. Cortex Residential, a private company that specializes in affordable apartments financed by state and federal tax credits, expects to break ground on Walnut Square Apartments in early 2025, according to co-founder Jonathan Strauss. Walnut Square ...
Remembering USS Intrepid’s ‘darkest day’
William “Bill” Edmonds didn’t want to die. And he especially didn’t want to take his last breath on Nov. 25, 1944. It was his mother’s birthday, and Edmonds, then 20, was fighting to stay alive as Japanese war planes relentlessly attacked the USS Intrepid (CV 11).
Pioneer Day Set for Ashland This Saturday
The 27th Annual Pioneer Day Celebration is set for Saturday at the Pioneer Tunnel Coal Mine & Steam Train and Higher Ups Park. From 10:00 am to 5:00 pm, attendees can look forward to an event featuring over 100 crafters, vendors, and food trucks. Located at 1900 Oak Street, the...
Veteran’s Nonprofit Kicks Off “Christmas in July”
BEDMINSTER, NJ – To celebrate our noble veterans this summer, Stacia McDonough, and her award-winning 501c-3 nonprofit, “Independence For Veterans,” has kicked off their very first, “Christmas in July,” collection. The drive is to benefit the formerly homeless and disabled veterans currently residing at the transitional housing facilities in New Jersey. Items being collected are toiletries (shampoo, body wash, baby wipes, razors, deodorant, sunblock, lip balm, etc.), brand new underwear, undershirts, socks, summer clothing, (All men’s sizes: M-3XL), basketball shorts, wallets, and blankets. In addition, gift cards from Visa, Amazon, grocery stores, Wal-Mart, Target are a much sought...
Something's funny here: Local comics facing off for first 'Lehigh Valley's Funniest' stand-up contest
EMMAUS, Pa. — Who is the Lehigh Valley's No. 1 comic?. The Emmaus Theatre is on a quest to find that out. The first of the new "Lehigh Valley Funniest" competition — which the theater said will be annual — is in the midst of its first round.
PA State Police Car Catches Fire On Route 80
The blaze happened on Route 80 near mile marker 272.1, said White Haven Fire Company. Troopers brought the flames under control by the time firefighters arrived, and a hose was used to soak down the engine compartment, authorities said. No one was injured, the fire company added. Daily Voice has...
Camp sight in Luzerne County fosters growth
LUZERNE COUNTY, Pa. — On Thursday, kids got their hands dirty as they learned about what helps each plant grow and thrive at Evergreen, a plant shop in downtown Wilkes-Barre. The plants are not the only things growing here. So are the horizons of children at Camp Sight, a...
Caribbean and Latin American Performers “feel seen” at Dorney Park’s Summer Nights celebration
The event resumes on Friday night and runs through August 18th. (ALLENTOWN, PA) July 17, 2024 – Preparations are underway for week two of Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom’s Summer Nights celebration and already the event has the community talking. Allentown native and performer Josie LaTorres says that...
Bear Creek camper dies after drowning
BEAR CREEK TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A camper at Bear Creek has died after being found unresponsive in the lake Monday. According to a release from Bear Creek Camp, a camper went missing during the scheduled time at the lake on Monday afternoon. Staff immediately found the victim in the water unresponsive. CPR was […]
Swim beach at Blue Marsh Lake closed
Swimmers are being told to stay clear of the water at Dry Brooks Day Use Area at Blue Marsh Lake. According to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, water samples taken Thursday show high levels of E. coli bacteria. The swim beach will remain closed until bacteria levels return to a safe level for public use.
Bill White: He saved her life once. Could his love do it again?
Gail Tannenbaum, 59, didn’t expect to still be alive. “I was so ready to go,” she admitted. “My affairs were in order. I went through all my stuff in the attic and got rid of everything. All my worldly possessions are in one box.”. Then she waited...
Concourse Club recognizes Lehigh Gap Nature Center
The Concourse Club of Palmerton recently presented The Lehigh Gap Nature Center with a $100 check for the center’s work in conservation and support of the community. The check was presented by Susan Prout, Concourse Club Conservation Chair, on June 14 to Chad Schwartz, Executive Director of the nature center. The Concourse Club annually supports a local organization as part of its efforts to encourage environmental conservation within our community.
Lehigh Valley Summer Boys Basketball League finals: Salisbury, Wilson West Lawn get defensive, win titles
Final scores in summer league basketball games are often lower than the what you get in the winter because many summer leagues are held outside where elements such as sunshine, heat and wind can be a factor. But the Lehigh Valley Summer Boys Basketball League is held exclusively inside at...
Mount Carmel adds police officer; borough raises part-time rate to $25
MOUNT CARMEL — Mayor Philip Cimino administered the oath of office to Erika Rooney as a full-time police officer at Thursday’s public meeting. On the recommendation of Chief of Police Christopher Buhay, council unanimously hired Rooney. Her son, Jeremy, held the Bible during the swearing-in ceremony.
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