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Honoring the fallen and learning leadership skills
WILKES-BARRE, Pa. — Kirby Park was filled with students enrolled in the State Police Law and Leadership Academy. "A program we started about four years ago to assist individuals seeking a career in law enforcement," explained Master Trooper David Peters, the Director of the Northeast Law and Leadership Academy. " To understand the challenges that are involved with natural law enforcement, Academy, fitness, military drill academics, time management and actually stress management as well."
Police search for suspected shooter after attempted homicide in Pike County
PIKE COUNTY, Pa. — State police are searching for a suspect after an attempted homicide in Pike County. Troopers say Derrel Ambrose, 22, of Tobyhanna, was shot several times along Mallard Lane in the Pocono Ranchlands Private Community in Lehman Township around 5:45 p.m. on Saturday. Ambrose was flown to the hospital, where he underwent surgery for his injuries.
Abington Spa employees put passionate into their work
CLARKS SUMMIT — Abington Spa was voted best nail salon in the 2024 Best of Lackawanna County awards. The full-service spa and salon — with its state-of-the-art equipment — specializes in massage therapy, facials, hair cutting, color highlights and waxing. Owner Victoria Pasqualicchio opened Abington Spa nine-and-a-half...
Southwind Celsius hot 1:51.1 winner at Pocono
Wilkes-Barre, PA — The Captain Crunch gelding Southwind Celsius was last at the quarter in the $17,000 featured pace Tuesday afternoon (July 30) at Pocono Downs at Mohegan Pennsylvania, but with astute handling from driver Braxten Boyd, the strong closer actually got a good trip and won in a career best 1:51.1.
Woman allegedlly steals more than $500 of items from dollar store
Allenwood, Pa. — A Scranton woman was arrested after she concealed $527 of items in a bag at a dollar store and left without paying. Belinda Sepkoski, 50, went to the Allenwood Dollar General store on July 21 where she took a pink canvas bag inside the store and started filling it with merchandise, according to the affidavit. The store manager told Trp. Casey Ward of state police at Milton...
Two new cases of West Nile Virus found in Lackawanna County
LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Two new cases of West Nile Virus have been found in Lackawanna County. Two mosquitoes tested positive for the virus in Moosic and Scranton. This is the fifth and sixth case of West Nile found in mosquitoes this year in Lackawanna County. Experts say to protect yourself from insects by wearing […]
What the Fluff Paw Spa owner shares love for animals
Jul. 31—Chelsea Maslar became a pet groomer in order to make some extra cash. Little did she know that choice would change everything and lead her down a career path she never even considered. "I just fell into it and never fell back out," said Maslar, 33. "I absolutely...
B3Q Smokehouse moving to former Tipsy Turtle location
SWOYERSVILLE, Pa. — A restaurant in Luzerne County is leaving one borough and headed to another this fall. It's been more than a year since a restaurant on Owen Street in Swoyersville has seen any action. “We used to have Tipsy Turtle in Swoyersville. It was a restaurant before...
Irem Temple Restoration Receives Crucial Grant Funding
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE CO. (WOLF) — In 1907 construction began on what would become one of the “crown jewels” of downtown Wilkes-Barre, the Irem Temple. Fast forward to the 1980s and the building became inactive. However, in 2019, a group of people aimed at revitalizing the space took control.
A Dream Come True Train Exhibit | Back Down The Pennsylvania Road
HAWLEY, Pa. — Sergio DePinto's dream began when he got his first train, Engine 1666, for Christmas. Every year since, he received additional train pieces from his father. As a boy, seeing model railroads inspired him to make his dream come true. He now owns an exhibit that he...
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