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Natural gas subsidy plan rolled out to stabilize the grid
(The Center Square) — As experts raise more questions about the future reliability of the energy grid and warn of blackouts, legislators are giving more serious consideration to bankrolling upgrades for power plants. On Wednesday, Sen. Gene Yaw, R-Williamsport, shared his proposal to create a Pennsylvania Baseload Energy Development Fund, which would give low-interest grants and loans to electricity generators to build, maintain, modernize, and run their plants. Doing so,...
Pennsylvania municipalities struggle to find and retain elected officials
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Law enforcement endorsements split between Bob Casey and Dave McCormick
In the battle over law enforcement endorsements, Pennsylvania’s U.S. Senate candidates have each picked up nods in recent months. Three-term Democratic incumbent Bob Casey received an endorsement from the Guardian Civic League – a group representing active and retired Black police officers – in Philadelphia Friday. Casey,...
Scammer to slammer: $2 million Central PA ringleader sentenced
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) — The mastermind behind a $2 million bank fraud scheme in central Pennsylvania will spend up to five years in state prison, Pennsylvania Attorney General Michelle Henry announced Friday, Aug. 30. Tyreese Lewis, 23, who led an organized ring that targeted residents and financial institutions, pleaded guilty to charges of corrupt organizations, […]
Late Thursday score: Juniata volleyball sweeps Midd-West
The Juniata volleyball team notched another early season win Thursday, defeating Midd-West 3-0 (25-16,25-20,25-16). The Lady Indians were paced by Isabella Armstrong who notched 15 assists, two aces and six service points. Teammate Hannah Graybill finished with seven kills, two digs, an ace, an assist and four service points. With...
D.A. Provides Update to Sunbury Shooting
SUNBURY, NORTHUMBERLAND CO. (WOLF) — On August 15th, investigators responded to an area near the Northumberland County Courthouse and the Weis Market on Market Street in Sunbury. On scene, officers found Dayveon Creel of Sunbury shot once in the chest during a homicide trial’s lunch break. Northumberland County...
Details Released on Fatal SnyCo Motorcycle Wreck Last Weekend
SELINSGROVE — Details are out on a fatal motor vehicle collision that happened last weekend. State troopers say the wreck happened around 6:30pm at the intersection of Roosevelt Boulevard and Mill Road in the Selinsgrove area. They say 66-year-old Scott Brouse of Selinsgrove died when his motorcycle collided with...
Officials launch new alert system in Sunbury
SUNBURY, NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — One area city has a new quick way of alerting its residents about what’s happening in their neighborhoods. People in Sunbury now have a new quick response notification system at their fingertips to hear from the city about emergencies, like flooding or crime, street closures, and even events happening in […]
Man wanted on assault, robbery charges
BRIAR CREEK TWP., COLUMBIA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police are searching for a man wanted on assault and robbery charges in Columbia County. According to the Briar Creek Township Police Department, 29-year-old Lyle Fought has an active arrest warrant for a robbery and assault that happened on August 22 in the 1100 block of Sixth Avenue. […]
Annual Covered Bridge & Arts Festival returns to Central PA this fall
The weather outside is changing and the leaves will soon be in their autumn glory, which means it will be time to celebrate the start of fall in Columbia & Montour Counties with the 42nd Annual Covered Bridge & Arts Festival! This immensely popular four-day fall festival will be held at the Bloomsburg Fairgrounds in Bloomsburg, PA from Thursday, October 3 through Sunday, October 6. Hours for the event are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday. The event is produced and coordinated by the Columbia-Montour Visitors Bureau. Parking and admission to the festival are free and tour buses are always welcome.
Police searching for man who broke into residences
MONROE CO. (WOLF) — Police in Monroe County are searching for a man accused of breaking into different residences in Stroudsburg. According to Stroud Area Regional Police, Marvin Ovniel Hernandez-Perez is charged with burglary, indecent assault, trespassing and related charges in connection to incidents in 2021. On Sept. 27,...
Teen facing charges after stabbing in Scranton
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A teen is being charged after he allegedly stabbed another man during an argument in Scranton. According to the Scranton Police Department, on Friday morning officers were called to a reported stabbing in the 800 block of Hickory Street. The suspect later identified as Nymere Canada, 19, fled the scene […]
Bloomsburg Athletics Hall of Fame: Pete Rinella '95 • Wrestling
BLOOMSBURG, Pa. - The Bloomsburg department of athletics recently announced its 2024 Athletics Hall of Fame Induction Class. This year's inductees are Nikki Hartranft '04 (field hockey), Christine Krebs '01 (women's soccer), Jen Bryan '03 (women's basketball), Vanessa Sterner '02 (softball), and Pete Rinella '95 (wrestling). Each day this week, we will celebrate one of our five inductees.
Stopping the growing mosquito population in Plains Township
PLAINS TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A sharp rise in the area’s mosquito population has prompted officials to try and stop the spread in Luzerne County. The Luzerne Conservation District sprayed in Plains Township Thursday, just one of several cities affected in Luzerne County. The mosquito spray, known as aqua-duet, is applied at a rate […]
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