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‘BLaST’ I.U. 17 celebrates Independence Day
LOYALSOCK TOWNSHIP, LYCOMING COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Nearly 200 special education students took part in an annual celebration of patriotism and inclusion in Lycoming County. Red, white, and blue flooded the track at Schick Elementary School in Loyalsock Township. Students, families, and staff took part in the “BLaST Intermediate Unit 17” Fourth of July parade. “We […]
Nonprofit teaches kids how to use boxing as an outlet in Lycoming County
WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. — A boxing ring sits in the middle of the Pajama Factory in Williamsport. The Dream Big Boxing Foundation, a nonprofit, is offering affordable boxing classes for kids. "Sometimes in Williamsport, some bad things happen. We want to give an outlet to kids here to give them...
Man charged in high speed chase through Clinton, Union counties
LOCK HAVEN, Pa. — A man from New York is awaiting a date with a Clinton County judge for allegedly leading state police on a high speed chase last week that seriously injured his passenger. Amaury Madera, 42, of the Bronx, wouldn't pull his car over June 26 on...
Two wanted for alleged burglary on Sans Souci Parkway
HANOVER TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police are searching for two suspects allegedly involved in a burglary on the Sans Souci Parkway. The Hanover Township Police Department states they are looking for two suspects involved in a burglary on July 1 around 3:20 a.m. at a business along the Sans Souci Parkway. Anyone with information is […]
New unemployment compensation web page created for Pennsylvania bus drivers
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — A new web page was created to give bus drivers in Pennsylvania information on applying for unemployment compensation during summer break. On the web page, there is information on how to reopen a claim, how to avoid unnecessary eligibility issues and what to expect in terms of payment, according to the Department […]
Pennsylvania lawmakers break for July 4 holiday with no budget deal
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) – Independence Day will come and go without a state budget, which was due June 30. Pennsylvania lawmakers will break for the holiday but will return on Friday and work through the weekend. Education funding is still a major hurdle to determine how much gets pushed out to schools. Senate Republican Leader […]
AARP Pennsylvania Volunteer of the Month: Cassandra Robinson
AARP Pennsylvania spotlights its July Volunteer of the Month, Cassandra Robinson, who enjoys sharing AARP’s resources with others. Cassandra Robinson took care of her mother for 10 years before she passed away in 2018. “Once my mother was gone, I felt a void in my life,” said Robinson, a...
Medical laboratories company laying off more than 100 people at Pa. facility; operation moving to Kansas
Quest Diagnostics is closing its facility and is laying off more than 100 people. The company is closing its Employer Solutions Lab at 400 Egypt Road in West Norriton Township, Montgomery County, near Norristown. Quest Diagnostics filed a WARN notice with the Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry informing the...
Tractor Trailer and Motorcycle Crash Blocks Eastbound Route 54 Near Mahanoy City
Emergency personnel are at the scene of a crash involving a tractor trailer and motorcycle near Mahanoy City. The crash occurred just after noon on Wednesday in the area of a Grutza's Gas Station near the top of the Vulcan Hill in Mahanoy Township. The crash involves a tractor and a motorcycle.
Plains Township man sentenced for spitting on police officer
WILKES-BARRE — By pleading guilty and accepting responsibility for spitting on a Plains Township police officer, Antonio Alberto Santiago benefited by not being sentenced to state prison. Luzerne County Judge Joseph F. Sklarosky Jr. sentenced Santiago, 36, of St. James Street, to nine-to-24 months at the county correctional facility...
South Main Plaza in Wilkes-Barre sold for $3.95 million
WILKES-BARRE — NAI James E. Hanson, a large New Jersey-based full-service independent commercial real estate firm, on Tuesday announced it has negotiated the sale of South Main Plaza, a 48,000-square-foot retail shopping center located at 379 South Main St. in Wilkes-Barre, for $3.95 million. NAI James E. Hanson’s Team...
PA’s “10 Most Wanted” takes his own life in Parkersburg
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - A wanted fugitive from PA took his own life on Wednesday after officers tried to conduct an arrest warrant. On July 3, officers with the Parkersburg Police Department responded to a call about a subject with a warrant in the 1600 block of Dupont Rd. The Parkersburg Police Department had been contacted by a member of the Pennsylvania State Police requesting assistance.
Longer happy hours, value meals with adult beverages coming to Pa.
Inflation-weary consumers could soon see changes coming to their favorite drinking establishments that will be gentler on their wallets. Longer happy hours and combo meals that include an adult beverage are among a number of changes to the state’s liquor code included in a bill the House approved on Wednesday sent to Gov. Josh Shapiro’s desk. Shapiro spokesman Manuel Bonder said the governor is expected to sign it.
Six Berks LaunchBox startups awarded ‘Grow Your Startup Grants’
The Berks LaunchBox powered by Penn State recently awarded six startup companies with, “Grow Your Startup Grants,” which provide entrepreneurs participating in Berks LaunchBox programs with $500 towards a need they have identified. Startup needs include talent to help with prototyping, marketing and design, or registration for an educational conference or training session. These grants are funded by a grant from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Community and Economic Development to Invent Penn State.
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