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‘Pa. still requires annual safety inspections,’ PennDOT responds to legislation
PENNSYVLANIA (WTAJ) — After conversations of Pennsylvania introducing legislation that could end yearly inspections, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) has made a statement. The bill mentioned was introduced by Senator Marty Flynn (Lackawanna and Luzerne) in Aug. 2023. The legislation calls for the modernization of vehicle inspections in Pennsylvania by removing the yearly inspection […]
Gov. Shapiro to campaign in Pa. with Biden, president says
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden says he and Gov. Josh Shapiro will travel around Pennsylvania this fall on behalf of Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris. Biden, who was born in Scranton, told CBS’ “Sunday Morning” in an interview that the two men would campaign for Harris in the nation’s most populous battleground state. Pennsylvania is all but a must-win state for the Democratic ticket this fall as most paths to the 270 electoral votes needed for victory involve winning the Keystone State.
Misericordia University Appoints New Members to Board of Trustees
Misericordia University Appoints New Members to Board of Trustees. August 13, 2024—The Board of Trustees of Misericordia University (MU) approved two new members during its June meeting. Joining the board are Mary Griffin Cummings, Esq. and Misericordia University alumnus Adam Grzech ’13 ‘17. Board of Trustees Chair...
Students Attend Jesuit Leadership Conference
Six University of Scranton students participated in the National Jesuit Student Leadership Conference held at John Carroll University in Cleveland, Ohio, this summer. The national conference, held at a different Jesuit University each summer, entails group discussions, a day of service and various workshops focused on furthering the development of students’ leadership from a Jesuit perspective.
Mosquito control in Lackawanna County
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The West Nile virus is a growing concern in NEPA and several mosquitos in Lackawanna County have tested positive for the virus. Traps like this are set through Lackawanna County to trap and test the mosquitos in the area for the West Nile virus. The traps are set weekly and […]
Youth recognized at Blessed Sacrament Family Festival
About 40 children up to 14 years of age participated in Blessed Sacrament Parish's 17th annual Family Festival from Aug. 10-11 on the parish grounds at Rebecca Street in Throop. The children were recognized with a medal ceremony to kick off the festival. Participants included Dominic Laskowski; Nathan and Grace...
Lehigh Valley real estate market shows resistance to nationwide slump, Realtors say
In the Lehigh Valley, the cost to purchase a home became more affordable in July compared to the previous month, according to the index compiled by the Greater Lehigh Valley Realtors (GLVR). But the affordability index shows that despite a modest rise in housing affordability in July compared to June,...
10 most expensive homes sold in Carbon County, Aug. 5-11
A house in Lake Harmony that sold for $450,000 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Carbon County in the past week. In total, 14 residential real estate sales were recorded in the county during the past week, with an average price of $283,757. The average price per square foot was $170.
Three arrested after allegedly robbing general store at gunpoint
MINERSVILLE, SCHUYLKILL COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police say they arrested three suspects while one is still at large for a gunpoint robbery at a general store in Schuylkill County. According to the Minersville Police Department, on Monday around 10:00 p.m., four people entered the Minersville General Store. Police say one pointed a handgun at the clerk […]
Exeter Township Fire Department launches new “Community Connect” initiative
The Exeter Township Fire Department has launched a new initiative aimed at enhancing safety and emergency response for residents and businesses within Exeter Township and St. Lawrence Borough. The new program, called Community Connect, is a free, secure platform where individuals can voluntarily provide critical information about their properties to assist first responders during emergencies.
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