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FedEx Driver Was 1.5X Legal Limit In Drunken Crash That Knocked Power In Warren County: Cops
A FedEx driver was drunk when he crashed into a utility pole in Hackettstown on Tuesday, July 16, authorities said.At 2:59 p.m., officers were at 100 Main St. when they saw a FedEx delivery truck crashed into a utility pole, Hackettstown police said. The driver, David Fiallos, a 46-year-old Long Va…
PennLive: TWA Flight 800 Remembered in Montoursville
MONTOURSVILLE — PennLive is reporting… Around noon every July 17 Charles F. Grimm visits the Montoursville Memorial Gardens. There he sits on a bench for a while and then goes to what is known as the “angel” monument where he touches the etched name of his daughter Julia.
IFO: Pennsylvania to hit budget deficit next year
(The Center Square) – After a budget deal passed in the Capitol, a Pennsylvania state agency warns that the surplus will be depleted next year. The $47.6 billion budget, slightly less than Gov. Josh Shapiro’s $48.3 billion proposal that Republicans called “a budget of unicorns and rainbows,” will increase spending by $2.7 billion, including more than $1 billion for education. But the Independent Fiscal Office is warning that the general...
Three West Virginia men facing drug-related charges
ALLEGHANY COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) — The Alleghany County Sheriff’s Office of Virginia reports three men from West Virginia were arrested as a part of a drug bust on Saturday, July 13. According to the sheriff, during an investigation, the Alleghany Highlands Drug Task Force allegedly witnessed a hand-to-hand drug purchase. Members of the task force […]
Drivers to get huge $6,700 one-time payment from $50 million settlement if they had cars repaired – see who qualifies
CHEVY and GM diesel owners equipped with a large displacement V8 and a specific fuel pump could be seeing a substantial payday. The settlement covers drivers in seven states, with some being paid up to $12,700. Chevrolet and GMC, both brands under General Motors, have reached a preliminary settlement for...
ATV rider wanted for alleged police chase
DURYEA, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police are searching for an ATV rider after they say he fled from officers in Luzerne County. On July 14 around 10:36 a.m., officers saw an ATV driving down the roadway on Main Street and Dickson Street in Duryea. Officers said they tried to stop the ATV but the rider […]
Troy Fair returning for its 148th year
TROY, Pa. (WETM) – The Troy Fair is returning for its 148th year next week with many shows, rides, games, food and fun for the whole family to enjoy. The Troy Fair will open its doors on Monday, July 22, and run daily from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. until Saturday, July 27. Admission at […]
Quest closing Pennsylvania lab, laying off 121 people
Quest Diagnostics is closing a lab in Pennsylvania and laying off 121 employees at the site, the company said in a recent Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification letter filed with the state. The Norristown lab performs workforce drug testing on urine specimens. Quest is consolidating its capabilities at a facility...
An epic spray paint battle is bringing artists together.
WILKES-BARRE, Pa. — Versus Battle Art is holding an epic spray paint battle between a Scranton mural artist and a Wilkes Barre mural artist. The nonprofit Educational Opportunity Centers is organizing the event. The Versus Battle Art kicks off tomorrow at 5 at Diamond City Park in Wilkes Barre....
Manufactured homeowners still protesting rent gouging
(The Center Square) – Manufactured home communities offer affordable housing options for people on fixed incomes, but in Pennsylvania, homeowners say “predatory” lot rent increases threaten their way of life. Two bills that could resolve the issue have lawmakers at odds and expressing skepticism about their prospects. Manufactured homes are constructed in factories and assembled on-site. Residents typically own the home, but not always the land on which it sits....
Innovation at Work: Lackawanna College Launches Groundbreaking Clinical Education Consortium
Lackawanna College is excited to announce its partnerships with the American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine (AACOM), the City of Scranton, and several regional healthcare organizations to establish the Northeast Pennsylvania Clinical Education Consortium (NEPCEC). This initiative marks a significant milestone in clinical education, aimed at creating a robust healthcare network in the region.
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