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Monsignor Kelly found guilty under canon law of sexual abuse of two minors
SCRANTON — Monsignor Joseph P. Kelly, a priest of the Diocese of Scranton and former executive director of Catholic Social Services in Wilkes-Barre, has been found guilty under canon law of the sexual abuse of two minors at the conclusion of a disciplinary process authorized by the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith at the Holy See.
Diocese of Scranton finds Msgr. Kelly guilty of child sexual abuse under canon law
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Diocese of Scranton announced Monsignor Joseph P. Kelly, a former priest in the Diocese of Scranton, has been found guilty under canon law of the sexual abuse of two children. According to a statement issued Tuesday by the Diocese of Scranton, Monsignor Joseph P. Kelly was found guilty under […]
Luzerne County man allegedly uses Kik for child porn
PLAINS, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A Luzerne County man was arrested after police say child pornography material was sent through a social media app. According to the criminal complaint, in February of 2024, officials received a Cybertip of suspected child pornography that was generated through a company known as Kik Messenger. Officials several videos containing […]
Diocese of Scranton priest found guilty of sexual abuse under church law
Monsignor Joseph P. Kelly is guilty under canon law of the sexual abuse of two minors. The Diocese of Scranton announced the findings on Tuesday, ending a four-year disciplinary process. Seven individuals alleged that Kelly had sexually abused them as children prior to October of 2020, the Diocese said. Kelly...
Neil Regina
Neil (Butchie) Regina of Beach Lake, Pennsylvania peacefully passed on Saturday, July 27, 2024, at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Allentown, Pennsylvania. His primary focus was his family, and he was a blessing to all. Born in Brooklyn, New York on May 21, 1944, to the late Frank and Mary Regina. He...
Denise Ebersole of The Metcalf Mansion -- Why NEPA?
Most of Denise Ebersole’s days as a kid were spent inside Marty’s Market, her family’s grocery store in Meshoppen. She credits her time there for introducing her to a genuine love of people and stories. She went on to graduate from Tunkhannock High School. And, despite not being really sure she wanted to, Denise succumbed to peer pressure (and the idea that she’d be the only one left in town) and shipped off to college at Bloomsburg University. And from there, it’d be about 20 years before she came back.
Lancaster man sues company over alleged child abuse at juvenile facility
A 20-year-old Lancaster man has filed a lawsuit in Lancaster County Court alleging staff members at a Luzerne County juvenile center abused him while he was placed there as a 13-year-old. In a complaint filed last month, Friday Butcher claims he was physically restrained and assaulted multiple times by staff...
Olympic skateboarding buzz in Pennsylvania
LUZERNE COUNTY, Pa. — Filled with bikes, skateboards, and scooters, the skatepark at Hollenback Park in the city of Wilkes-Barre is a favorite spot to ride. "I feel good; every day on my board is a good day," said Brady Kaushas. With the Olympic games underway in Paris, people...
School Briefs 8/1/24
The following local students graduated from the university during the spring 2024 semester:. • Elizabeth Brace, Dunmore, CU-Bloomsburg. • Mia Grant, Dunmore, CU-Bloomsburg. • Breanna Koslowski, Scott Twp., CU-Bloomsburg cum laude. • Shane Murphy, Dunmore, CU-Bloomsburg cum laude. • Matthew Phillips, Scott Twp., CU-Bloomsburg. • Carlo Possanza, Archbald, CU-Bloomsburg. •...
Exeter fire department launches online platform to share critical info with first responders
EXETER TWP., Pa. - In an emergency, seconds matter. The Exeter Township Fire Department has launched what it says could save precious time in life-saving moments. The program, known as "Community Connect," allows residents to enter details about their homes, including who lives there and how to contact them during an emergency. Officials say you can also enter important information about your pets, including photos and veterinary contact information.
Liberty Tree sapling in Honesdale to be replaced by America250PA after failure to thrive
The Liberty Tree sapling commemorating America's coming 250th anniversary, planted in Central Park in May but failing to thrive, will be replaced, Honesdale Councilor James Hamill said at the July 22 council session. The tree planting is a project of America250PA, the Pennsylvania-wide portion of the nationwide celebration. As part of the preparations leading up to the 250th anniversary in 2026, a goal of America250PA is to plant a Liberty Tree in each of the 67 counties....