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Wayne County woman killed in Susquehanna County crash
SUSQUEHANNA COUNTY, Pa. — A woman is dead after a crash in Susquehanna County. State police say Kelsey McCarthy, 28, of Waymart, was traveling east on Laurel Lake Road in Liberty Township around 7 p.m. Saturday when she went past a stop sign and was hit by a pickup truck headed south on Snake Creek Road.
Carpenter's Union, Scranton mayor react to Joe Biden dropping out of 2024 race
SCRANTON, Pa. — This announcement by President Biden came as a shock to some of his strongest supporters in the city of Scranton. It was just a few months ago that the 46th president campaigned in the Electric City. But on Sunday, in a letter addressing the nation, Biden...
Optimism, heartbreak in Lackawanna County after Biden drops out of race
SCRANTON — From the sidewalk in front of President Joe Biden's childhood home on North Washington Avenue, Mayor Paige Gebhardt Cognetti expressed optimism amid heartbreak hours after his decision to drop out of the 2024 presidential race. "I'm heartbroken, but as Democrats we march on into these next 100...
Scranton Mayor expresses thoughts after Biden drops from presidential race
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Mayor of Scranton expressed her thoughts on Sunday about President Joe Biden’s decision to drop out of the 2024 presidential race. Mayor Paige Cognetti says it’s a difficult day, but is remaining optimistic about the party’s future. Mayor Cognetti is sad to hear the latest election news. On Sunday, […]
State, NEPA Democrats react as Biden drops out of presidential race, endorses Harris to replace him
President Joe Biden, the Scranton native and former Delaware U.S. senator who rose to the world’s most powerful position, said Sunday he will withdraw from the presidential race, but will serve out his term. Biden, 81, almost immediately endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris to replace him as the Democratic...
Fire damages home in Swoyersville
SWOYERSVILLE, Pa. — Crews knocked down a fire Sunday afternoon in Luzerne County. Flames broke out along Poland Street in Swoyersville around 1:30 p.m. Officials tell Newswatch 16 the cause of the fire is believed to be electrical. One firefighter suffered an injury to his hand while fighting the...
Look Back: Do the eagles on the Market Street Bridge have names?
Tired of ads? Subscribers enjoy a distraction-free reading experience. Several months ago, my good friend Jon YonKondy inquired if the four eagles on the Market Street Bridge pylons have names?. Intrigued, I quickly did a search in our newspaper archives and came up empty but felt compelled, driven and eager...
Manufacturer With Aston Plant Expands as State Program Unveiled
Pa. Gov. Josh Shapiro (at podium) visits Production Systems Automation Inc. to unveil a new state program. At left are Michelle Mikitish, president of the Greater Pittston Chamber of Commerce, and state Rep. Aaron Kaufer, a Republican from Kingston. Production Systems Automation Inc., a Duryea, Pa.-based robotics and automated equipment...
Popular Italian Restaurant destroyed by Sunday morning fire
It was just before 9:30AM Sunday, July 21 that a fire broke out at a very popular dining spot north of the city of Bethlehem in Hanover Township. Northampton County transmitted the box for 5000 Bath Pike (Route 512) for the Nonna Sulina’s Sicilian Kitchen and Grill for the building fire.
Inaugural NEPA Mimosa Fest kicks off in Scranton
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A good time for a good cause on Sunday in Lackawanna County. Dozens came held at the Loft Event Space in Scranton Sunday afternoon for the inaugural NEPA Mimosa Fest. The sold-out celebration featured live music, basket raffles, and of course lots of bubbly adult beverages. A portion of proceeds […]
Brunch at the Alter House was no sacrifice
Tired of ads? Subscribers enjoy a distraction-free reading experience. When it comes to brunch, I love all the options in Northeastern Pennsylvania. There’s something about a quaint brunch after Sunday Mass that makes me feel complete. Last week, Oscar and I decided on the Alter House Restaurant & Bar,...
The Creative Touch hosts succulent workshop to benefit I Picture Hope
PLAINS — Floral and plant shop The Creative Touch hosted a succulent workshop Sunday with all proceeds benefiting I Picture Hope, a local nonprofit that offers free photo shoots to those affected by cancer to help them build back confidence and once again feel comfortable in their own skin.
Biden’s hometown residents weigh in on president’s decision to exit 2024 race
Residents in Joe Biden’s hometown of Scranton, Pennsylvania, have weighed in on the president’s decision to drop his reelection bid against Donald Trump.The US leader sent political shockwaves around the country on Sunday (21 July) with a post on social media announcing that he was not accepting the Democrat nomination and “focus all his energies on his duties as president for the remainder of his term”, offering his full support and endorsement to Kamala Harris.Some Scranton locals expressed their shock about the decision but wished the president well with his health, while others praised Mr Biden for what they said was a smart choice to step aside.
‘All for the honor and glory of God’
Tired of ads? Subscribers enjoy a distraction-free reading experience. Church bells began to peal about 12:20 p.m. on July 13 as close to 40 pilgrims walked down Main Street in Glen Lyon, ready to turn a corner and ascend the last hill to St. Adalbert’s Church. “I don’t think...
Avoca: Farmers market opens this week
The weekly event so many of you wait for each summer has arrived in Avoca — the farmers market!. Stop by between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Wednesdays in the Queen of the Apostles Parish Hall parking lot, 742 Spring St., to pick up fresh from the farm produce and other items for sale from various vendors.
New Jersey Little League softball coach upset about decision to end state title game: ‘Gut-wrenching’
A New Jersey 12U softball team’s hopes of reaching the Little League World Series were dashed last week after a controversial state championship game. The state championship between Toms River and Hanover Township was suspended due to lightning with Hanover leading 6-4. The game was stopped at the start of the sixth inning because of the weather, but tournament officials initially said the game would be played the next day.
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