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Tired of ads? Subscribers enjoy a distraction-free reading experience. “She’s so feisty and lively. She’s bold,” Jadyn Culp of Drums described Little Red Riding Hood, the character she portrays. “He’s no older than 13 or 14, and he’s dim-witted,” Ben Steltz of Wilkes-Barre said of Jack, the...
Matt Hirschman scores Tour Type Modified victory at Evergreen Raceway
Mike Pollack, Rebecca Barbush finally get first wins in Street Stocks and Four Cylinders respectively. (Butler Township, PA 6-30-24): Sunday at Evergreen Raceway the day started with a question mark as the morning had remnants of the previous evening’s rain storms that shrouded the area and had some wondering if any racing at all would take place. However, a determined staff remained positive and stuck with the scheduled plan as the show was run off with nary a hint of rain or gloomy clouds by race time.
The Burnt Norton | New restaurant opens in Wilkes-Barre
WILKES-BARRE, Pa. — It's a new cuisine and a new location for one restaurant owner in Luzerne County. The Burnt Norton has been in business for three weeks, and the place is already packed. "Seems to be a big hit around here, like these last two days have been...
PD: Man caught plotting murder for hire scheme in Luzerne County
LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A man is facing charges after police say they caught him plotting a murder-for-hire scheme in Luzerne County. According to the Plymouth Borough Police Department, in January officers began investigating a report from a cooperating witness (CW) about a possible murder-for-hire scheme executed by Dashawn Nelson, 29, of Kingston. Police say […]
Exeter man, 70, sentenced to prison for unlawful child contact
WILKES-BARRE — An Exeter man’s severe health issues was not enough to keep him out of prison for exposing himself and sending lewd pictures and sexual chat messages to a girl. Luzerne County Judge David W. Lupas sentenced Griffith Elias, 70, of Birchwood Estates, to four-to-20 months at...
Fourth of July fireworks safety
PLAINS TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Independence Day is almost here. As Americans gear up to celebrate, healthcare professionals are preparing to see an influx of patients. The message is clear: Leave the fireworks to the pros this 4th of July. Fireworks are a staple in many 4th of July celebrations. Last year nearly 10,000 […]
Newly unveiled bills aim to modernize access to PA Treasury
(WJET/WFXP) – A new package of bills has been unveiled that aims to modernize access to the Pennsylvania Treasury. On Monday, July 1, State Representative Ryan Bizzarro (D-Erie) unveiled the Modernizing Access to Treasury and Housing Act, or MATH Act. The MATH Act is a package of four bills intended to increase accessibility in the housing […]
Logan Schuchart wins Pa. Speedweek 410 sprint car feature at Grandview Speedway
Logan Schuchart of Hanover outdueled defending Pa. Speeweek champion Anthony Macri of Dillsburg Tuesday night to take the checkered flag in the Hodnutt Cup 410 sprint car feature at Grandview Speedway in Bechtelsville. The Hodnutt Cup victory at Grandview was Schuchart’s first of the Pa. Speedweek series and earned him...
Bill passed by PA House waives driver’s license fees for homeless youth
(WJET/WFXP) — A bill that would help homeless youth have an easier time acquiring a driver’s license has been passed by the House. On Tuesday, July 2, House Bill 127, which waives driver’s license-related fees for homeless children, passed with bipartisan support. Without the financial struggle, Bill 127 aims to provide homeless youth the opportunity […]
CA-based lender ordered to pay over $200K for tip and donation scheme
(WJET/WFXP)– Pennsylvania’s attorney general announced they’ve secured a settlement worth more than $200,000 with a California company that allegedly deceived customers into thinking they were receiving interest-free loans. AG Michelle Henry announced Tuesday the settlement with SoLo Funds Inc., who marketed themselves as a community finance platform that matches individual lenders with borrowers seeking small-dollar […]
Pennsylvania lawmakers withhold funding from UPenn’s Veterinary school
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) – Pennsylvania’s budget is two days late, and counting, but there is one school still waiting for last year’s funding. It’s being held up by the political fight over the war in Gaza. The University of Pennsylvania’s Veterinary School was supposed to receive $33 million last fiscal year but lawmakers told them […]
New school tax credit plan emerges in Pennsylvania
(The Center Square) – A new plan quietly introduced in the state Senate would create a refundable tax credit for educational expenses, including private school tuition. The proposal would establish the Child Learning Investment Tax Credit, worth up to $8,000 per student, that families could use to reduce their tax liability. It’s scheduled for a vote in the Senate Finance Committee on Wednesday. The plan strays from a $100 million...
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