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Benton rodeo returning this month
Benton, Pa. — The annual rodeo is riding into Benton this month, with bull riding, barrel racing, and seven days of fun! The 39th annual Frontier Days Championship Rodeo and Bull-A-Rama will be held from July 16-21 at the Benton Area Rodeo Association fairgrounds on Mendenhall Lane. The grounds and vendors open at 5 p.m. each night. Schedule of events: ...
GOOD MORNING PA - LNTT CARES RALLY
THE 2024 LAKE NAOMI TIMBER TRAILS CARES RALLY IS FILLED WITH FUN ACTIVITIES ALL MONTH LONG. A 5K WALK/RUN WILL BE HELD ON SUNDAY JULY 14TH AT 9AM. FIND ALL THE INFORMATION ON THIS AND OTHER EVENTS HAPPENING AT LNTTCARESRALLY.ORG.
Julian Fleming Holds Wide Receivers Camp At Southern Columbia
CATAWISSA, Pa. — “Off the play action...CJ Stroud wants the down field shot and he's got Fleming running free and Julian Fleming battles to the end zone touchdown Ohio State,” said announcer. The Penn State fans are hoping to hear that named called this fall. “CJ Stroud...
Lake Ariel Fire Company celebrates Independence Day with parade and fundraiser
LAKE ARIEL, WAYNE CO. — Lake Ariel Fire Company is celebrating Independence Day weekend at their local fire station while raising money to fund operations. Hundreds of people gathered today in Lake Ariel for the parade and fireworks and to support their volunteer fire company. The Lake Ariel Volunteer...
Player Previews in 100 Days – Day 53: Joshua Vinton, Western Wayne HS
Coaches comment: He’s a strong tough player who has demonstrated an ability to be effective in the power run game and zone scheme. He has become a bit of a threat in the passing game as well in our screen passing scheme. He will be a big part of our success on offense and defense this season.
The Burnt Norton holds ribbon-cutting ceremony
WILKES-BARRE — The Burnt Norton, a new restaurant at the corner of Northampton and Washington streets, held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Saturday morning. The restaurant’s owner, Dezarae Sabecky, did the honors of cutting the ribbon, which was provided by the city. The soft opening of the business was...
Celebrating Independence Day in Hazleton
HAZLETON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/YOU) — The Fourth of July celebrations are still going strong across northeastern Pennsylvania. Hundreds got into the patriotic spirit for an annual Independence Day celebration. We aren’t done celebrating Independence Day quite yet! Fourth of July celebrations continued at City View Park in Hazleton. A fireworks display filled the sky to […]
The Pirates Hit So Many Home Runs Last Night Against The Mets That They Ran Out Of Fireworks
Cool story. Bloggable though? You tell me. Rowdy Tellez and Bryan Reynolds became the first pair of teammates in MLB History to each hit two home runs, including a grand slam a piece. Tied a franchise record 7 home runs as a team, scoring all 14 of their runs from the long ball. And with Paul Skenes improved his rookie record to 5-0. But at the end of the day, I'd lean on the side of this being non-bloggable material aside from perhaps if we had a Pirates specific or MLB only writer. Besides, at 42-45, Pittsburgh is too low in the standings for me to be caring about!
Rockin’ the Mountain concert series comes to a close
Tired of ads? Subscribers enjoy a distraction-free reading experience. The final Rockin’ the Mountain show of the summer was held Friday night in Hazleton’s City View Park. The headlining act was Danny V’S 52nd Street Band, a tribute to Billy Joel. The band Ostrich Hat served as the opening act.
Ostriches, Camels, & Zebras, oh my! | Penn National hosts unique racing event to draw interest into sport
EAST HANOVER, Pa. — A set of animals you don’t typically see racing around the track were at Penn National Race Course in Dauphin County on Friday. Penn National Race Course held its 9th annual Ostrich and Camel Race in East Hanover Township with a new addition of zebras, on this year’s race lineup.
One dead after crash in Lycoming County
LYCOMING COUNTY, Pa. — One person is dead, and another is in the hospital after a crash in Lycoming County Saturday night. According to the Lycoming County Coroner's Office, Kathleen McFadden, 65, was killed when a Jeep driving south on Route 87 in Upper Fairfield Township near Montoursville crossed into oncoming traffic and hit the car she was a passenger in just after 6 p.m.
Williamsport Home cuts the ribbon on new resident wellness center
Williamsport, Pa. – A new on-site health and fitness center has recently opened on the campus of The Williamsport Home (TWH). Williamsport Wellness is open only to residents of the Loyalsock Township continuing care retirement community campus, according to a news release. TWH staff hosted a grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony for for the facility, giving residents, staff, and the community an opportunity to tour the center and explore...
Former Penn State cornerback A.J. Lytton dies at 24
A.J. Lytton, a former Penn State cornerback, died in a car accident Saturday morning, his former high school confirmed. Lytton, 24, was among three that died. Minnesota Vikings cornerback Khyree Jackson and former Charlotte and Maryland wide receiver Isaiah Hazel are the others. According to Maryland State Police, Hazel was...
Rare Dimes in Bucks County Could Be Worth up to $1,000
Coins missing a vital mintmark are not a dime a dozen. But these rare dimes circulating Bucks County could be worth $1,000. Coins missing a vital mintmark are not a dime a dozen. But these rare dimes circulating Bucks County could actually be worth $1,000, writes Greg Vellner for The Reporter.
Infant’s urine tests positive for methamphetamine, mother, roommate charged
Montgomery, Pa. — An infant was admitted to intensive care after doctors say the boy reportedly ingested methamphetamine while under the care of his mother and her roommate. Police say the infant was sweating excessively and had a rapid heartbeat and high blood pressure in late June when his mother came into the emergency room at UPMC Williamsport. The infant’s urine came back positive for methamphetamine after the boy was...
Butcher knife allegedly used in death threat toward woman
Williamsport, Pa. — A woman allegedly held a butcher knifer over her head while threatening her partner because of suspected infidelity. Sarah Michelle Smith of Williamsport said to the victim, “I’ll kill you,” while holding the weapon on June 25, according to the complaint. Officer Thaddeus Trafford spoke with Smith after the accuser ran from the home and called Williamsport Police. Smith allegedly admitting to having the knife and arguing over cheating with her partner, but claimed she never threatened them. Speaking with the victim, Trafford was told about the threat made during the argument, according to his report. Smith is being charged with terroristic threats and simple assault. Judge Christian Frey set bail at $10,000 monetary during an arraignment. Docket sheet
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