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Library in Scranton closed for renovations
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA CO. (WOLF) — A library in Scranton is closed for renovations. Renovations at the Nancy Kay Holmes Library at 1032 Green Ridge St. aim to make the building more accessible and energy efficient. During renovations, programs will be held at other Scranton Public Library locations or community...
Condron Sweda Advertising Announces Two Non-Profits to Share Space
Condron Sweda Advertising announces the sponsoring organization of Friends of the Poor; The Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, and the sponsors of The Catherine McAuley Center; The Sisters of Mercy, announce that both Catholic agencies will now share administrative space located at the current Catherine McAuley Center (430 Pittston Avenue, Scranton, PA 18505) as of August first.
Suspects wanted after alleged retail theft, assault at Target
DICKSON CITY, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police say two people are wanted after an alleged retail theft and assault at Target. According to the Dickson City Police, the man pictured with red hair was involved in a retail theft and assault at Target. Officers stated the man in the grey shirt helped the other suspect […]
Community calendar: Week of 7/25/24
All Saints Orthodox Church, 211 Willow Ave., Olyphant, offers a frozen pierogi sale from 9 to 11 a.m. every Friday and 10:30 a.m. to noon every Sunday in the basement of the church. Christ Episcopal Church, 700 Delaware St., Forest City, will be accepting donations of new or gently used...
Valley View graduate chosen for Women's Football Alliance All-American game
LACKAWANNA COUNTY, Pa. — For the past three seasons, Katielynne Grunza has been a member of the Columbus Chaos. The Valley View grad started playing tackle football at a young age, but as she got older, she stopped because there weren't any opportunities to continue as a girl. Now, Grunza has a chance to shine in a sport with growing opportunities for the next generation of female football players.
Tobyhanna Army Depot Acknowledges Contributions of Veteran Workforce
According to Tobyhanna Army Depot and the Department of Labor, an estimated 200,000 military members retire or separate from the U.S. Armed Forces every year. Their transition into civilian life can be daunting, especially regarding employment. In 2017, Marine Corps veteran Dan Caporale established National Hire a Veteran Day. Observed annually on July 25, this day serves as a call to action for employers to recruit and hire veterans.
Rock for Rescues helping animals in need
SUNBURY, Pa. — What started as a fundraising idea for Mommy and Me Rescue in Northumberland County, Mary Marquette thought she'd host a concert here at Route 61 Events near Sunbury. Now it has turned into an all day event with food, drinks and pinball. Rock for Rescues 2024...
PD: Man threatens to kill woman while strangling her
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A man was arrested after he allegedly strangled and threatened to kill a woman. According to the Wilkes-Barre City Police Department, on Thursday around 12:13 a.m. officers were called to a house on Bowman Street for a report of a dispute. The victim, a 64-year-old woman, told police that a […]
Wa-womp at the pump: Pa. drivers served bad gas | Today in Pa.
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Changes to vehicle window tinting in Pennsylvania could be coming
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) — Changes could be coming for vehicle window tinting in Pennsylvania, including making it part of your yearly state inspection. Senator Jimmy Dillon (D-Philadelphia) plans to introduce legislation to combat vehicle window tint that is too dark and blocks too much light. Currently, in Pennsylvania, Visible Light Transmission (VLT) needs to be […]
Topper Comments on PASSHE Chancellor Greenstein’s Resignation
The Republican chairman of the Pennsylvania House Education Committee, Rep. Jesse Topper (R-Bedford/Fulton), issued the following statement on the resignation of Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) Chancellor Dan Greenstein:. “It has been an honor to work alongside Dr. Greenstein during his tenure as chancellor of our state system...
Storm Causes Damage to Pennsylvania Dairymen’s Association Exec Director's Farm
David Smith, the executive director of the Pennsylvania Dairymen’s Association, is thankful. His farm in Palmyra was damaged in an unexpected storm July 17, but no one was hurt. “It was pretty isolated.” Smith said. “Some of the reporting said the weather event was about 200 yards wide and...
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