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Police: Scranton man sold drugs from Garfield Avenue home
SCRANTON — Police found crack cocaine at a city man's residence Thursday, according to a criminal complaint. Menerson Hildago-Peralta, 26, of 111 North Garfield Ave., is charged with possession with intent to deliver, possession of drug paraphernalia and other related charges. Following an investigation that involved intercepted communication and...
16-year-old pled guilty to charges for Dunmore shooting
DUNMORE, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A 16-year-old boy has pled guilty to the charges brought against him after a shooting in Dunmore that injured two. In November of 2023, 28/22 News reported that 16-year-old Angelo Morales was involved in a shooting that took place near Penn State Scranton at the Chestnut Apartment building that left two […]
Woman allegedly stole from non-profit
SCRANTON, Pa. — A woman from Olyphant is charged with fraud after allegedly stealing over $400,000 from her employer, the Children's Advocacy Center in Scranton. 51-year-old Angela Saar was charged Thursday in Federal Court. Investigators say while Saar worked as the fiscal manager for four years, she inflated her...
Dinner with a view: Check out these waterfront restaurants in the Southern Tier
Summer is in full swing. With the weather heating up, it's the perfect time to explore what the Southern Tier has to offer, including plenty of waterfront restaurants. Have a bite and enjoy great views at these restaurants that are worth making the trip. ...
Throop man accused of pushing, chocking his girlfriend
THROOP — A Throop man is accused of pushing his girlfriend to the ground and choking her, according to a criminal complaint. Nicholas McDermott 56, of 134 Harriet St., is facing charges of strangulation and assault. According to police, officers responded to 134 Harriet St. at about 8 p.m....
Scranton garment industry legend, remembered for vibrant personality and style
SCRANTON, Pa. — Inside the door of LaSalle the Image Makers in Scranton is a shop filled with vibrant memories. "It's like a trip down memory lane, right?" Not just in the antiques that fill every nook and cranny. "People would come in for clothes and start looking at...
7 Brew’s Second Binghamton-Area Stand Now Under Construction
Work has started at the site of the next 7 Brew drive-thru coffee stand in Broome County. Buono Construction is the contractor for the project at 1322 Upper Front Street in the town of Chenango. Site preparation was underway for a 7 Brew coffee stand in the town of Chenango...
First "Harris for President" Event Held in NEPA
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA CO. (WOLF) — “We are here to celebrate our new nominee, Kamala Harris,” says Scranton Mayor, Paige Cognetti. Friday, Democrats kicked off the Harris for President’s first northeastern Pennsylvania event. Scranton Mayor Paige Cognetti, Lackawanna County Commissioner Bill Gaughan, State Representative Bridget Kosierowski, and...
'A cornerstone of our community': U-E remembers Colin, Tiffany Ferrell at vigil
The baseball field at Union-Endicott High School was painted orange Thursday night in honor of 2024 graduate Colin Ferrell and his mom, Tiffany Ferrell. On July 19, while returning home from a college orientation, the Ferrells were involved in a fatal crash on I-86 in Chemung County. ...
Former fiscal manager charged with defrauding over $400k from children's advocacy center
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA CO. (WOLF) — A former fiscal manager for the Children's Advocacy Center for Northeastern Pennsylvania (CAC/NEPA) has been charged with wire fraud. According to the United States Attorney's Office, from Nov. 2018 to June 2022, Angela Saar, 51, of Olyphant, engaged in a scheme to defraud the CAC/NEPA while employed as the fiscal manager.
Democrats rally in Scranton for Vice President Kamala Harris' presidential campaign
After a union rally Friday in South Scranton, Angela Pigga described Vice President Kamala Harris with one word. “I think she's explosive,” Pigga said. Like a lot of Democrats, the 48-year-old Scranton School District teacher from Dunmore thinks the vice president’s ascension to the top spot on the Democratic presidential ticket has energized party voters.
Police: Binghamton man killed in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania car-pedestrian accident
A Broome County man is dead following a car-pedestrian crash early Friday morning in Derry Township, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. The Derry Township Police Department identified the victim as 54-year-old Randy Ticknor, of Binghamton. ...
Vacant houses demolished to improve local neighborhoods
Binghamton, N.Y. (WIVT/WBGH) — The Broome County Land Bank is continuing its trend of brightening up neighborhoods with the the removal of another eye sore. Earlier this week the land bank demolished in 8 and 8 and a half Cypress Street in the City of Binghamton. The Land Bank says the properties have sat vacant […]
Pedestrian fatally struck near Hersheypark Stadium by Fredericksburg driver, police say
A 54-year-old pedestrian from New York was struck and killed by 29-year-old Fredericksburg driver at the intersection near Hersheypark Stadium early Friday morning, according to the Derry Township Police Department. Around 12:45 a.m. July 26, police officers were dispatched to the area of Hersheypark Drive and Hotel Road for a...
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