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Pa. Sen. Doug Mastriano target of threats, part of trend in violent rhetoric against elected officials
A Franklin County man faces up to 30 years in prison for making online threats against a state senator, his county commissioner and a member of the National Guard. Court documents say Richard J. Little II posted threatening messages on his Facebook page in which he described graphic acts of violence, repeatedly referencing an eviction notice he had received on June 10.
Mom reunites with Pa. Turnpike worker who helped deliver baby on highway
A Pennsylvania Turnpike maintenance worker who assisted a mother during a roadside delivery last month finally got to meet the family he helped.Andrenna Reid, from King of Prussia, came face-to-face with the man who came to her rescue.She began having contractions and tried to drop off her 1-year-old son at a family member's house before heading to the hospital.But baby Santana had other plans, and Andrenna was about to deliver the baby with no roadside assistance.That is until Robert Stenger pulled over and experienced a moment he describes as unforgettable."When I finally looked down and I saw a baby, like,...
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...
‘The Kammander’ takes the lead in USA Mullet Championships
SWOYERSVILLE — Heading into the second round of the USA Mullet Championships, “The Kammander” is in charge — he’s at the top of the leaderboard in his age category. Kamden Cunningham — known as “The Kammander” — is back this year to raise money for wounded veterans and hopefully become the next USA mullet champion in the ages 5-7 category.
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...
Former manager charged with $400K fraud of Children Advocacy Center in NEPA
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The former fiscal manager for the Children’s Advocacy Center of Northeastern Pennsylvania (CAC/NEPA) is accused of a scheme to defraud the organization. According to the U. S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania, 51-year-old Angela Saar, of Olyphant, engaged in a scheme to defraud the CAC/NEPA. Investigators stated […]
Allentown Central Catholic vs. Exeter in A-Town Throwdown boys basketball tournament | PHOTOS
Allentown Central Catholic plays against Exeter during the A-Town Throwdown boys basketball tournament at Cedar Beach on Friday, July 26, 2024. ©2024 The Morning Call. Visit mcall.com. Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.
Restaurant inspections from Monroe County, July 15-21
These establishments in Monroe County were inspected between July 15 and 21, according to Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture records. The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture provides this disclosure: "Please remember that any inspection is a 'snapshot' of the day and time of the inspection. An inspection conducted on any given day may not be representative of the overall, long-term cleanliness of an establishment. Also, at the time of the inspection, violations are recorded but are often corrected on site...
Seth Ellison’s “Lost in Paradise” Exhibit at Penn State Wilkes-Barre’s Friedman Art Gallery
Penn State Wilkes-Barre Friedman Art Gallery will host a new solo exhibition by artist Seth Ellison entitled “Lost in Paradise.” Featuring a variety of Ellison’s paintings, the exhibit will run from August 18 through October 25. The exhibit is free and open to the public weekdays from...
Truckers Against Trafficking raises awareness in W-B
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Thursday, state, federal, and local lawmakers and agencies came together to spread awareness about human trafficking through a mobile exhibit. Human trafficking can happen anywhere, and Thursday’s event brought awareness to that fact. Starting back in 2009, Truckers Against Trafficking, otherwise known as TAT, trains truck drivers to recognize and report […]
Lt. Gov. Austin Davis visits Allentown, touts $11.5 million investment in after-school programs
ALLENTOWN, Pa. — Lt. Gov. Austin Davis joined local lawmakers Friday at the Boys & Girls Club of Allentown to tout an $11.5 million statewide investment in after-school programs. This new funding was included in the recently passed $47.6 billion state budget; it will be disbursed through the Pennsylvania...
Williamsport Bureau of Police to host National Night Out
Williamsport, Pa. — Just a couple of days after the Lycoming Regional Police Department's National Night Out events, the Williamsport Bureau of Police will have a Night Out of their own. This year's Williamsport PD Night Out is a summertime complement to visits and presentations made to local students in the preceding months. The Lycoming Regional PD Night Out will take place in multiple venues on Aug. 4. Read more...
Listen Live: PA State Little League Tournament Greencastle vs. Tri-Town 6:45 p.m. Friday, July 26
The winner advances and will make the final four in the Pennsylvania State Little League Tournament. The loser will be eliminated. Coventry and St. Mary’s have been eliminated. Two more teams will be eliminated from tournament play on Friday. West Point will play Northern Lebanon at 4:00 p.m. Friday in the other elimination game.
Three central Pa. residents undergoing rabies treatment for fox bites
SELINSGROVE — Two men and a woman in Snyder County have begun treatment for rabies after being bitten by a fox in a residential neighborhood just outside Selinsgrove on Wednesday. A state trooper killed a fox in that neighborhood Thursday and the carcass is being tested for rabies, Game...
From transportation to tourism, White Haven celebrates 200th birthday
White Haven started with a log cabin in 1824. Now, the borough will toast its 200th anniversary with a street festival this weekend. Lifelong resident and Borough Council member Robert Lamson is thrilled to bring the celebration back to Main Street, in the spirit of events that once were held here.
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