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TRAGEDY: Infant Suddenly Niftar In Lakewood On Friday Afternoon
Tragedy has once again struck Lakewood, as an infant was tragically niftar from SIDS shortly before Shabbos. The baby, Miriam Aidel Smith a”h, the daughter of Yitzy and Sarah Smith yb”l of Scranton, was found unresponsive at a home on Somerset Avenue just hours before Shabbos. Hatzolah rushed to the scene but were sadly unable to revive the baby.
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...
Stinchfield Named Cross Country and Track and Field Coach
Scranton, Pa. — Cameron Stinchfield was named the Marywood University cross country and track and field head coach, Director of Athletics and Recreation Andrew Smith announced Tuesday. Stinchfield will head both the men's and women's programs. Stinchfield previously served as a cross country and track and field graduate assistant...
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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