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Woman rescued from fire in Dunmore
DUNMORE, Pa. — One person was rescued from a fire in Lackawanna County. Flames broke out at a building along Drinker Street around 10 p.m. Monday night. Officials say the fire started in an apartment above a business in the building. A woman was rescued from the apartment; she...
Rose ready for Senior season at Wofford
At Scranton Prep Rachel Rose was an all state player with the Classics. then after one successful season with the University of South Carolina Upstate she transferred to Wofford University and has garnered numerous honors over the last two seasons including being named an 8 time Southern Conference Player of the week, Conference player of the year after her sophomore year and led the team to it’’s first ever regular season conference title two seasons ago.
Josh Shapiro’s environmental record under scrutiny with new national attention
On March 13, 2024, Governor Josh Shapiro discussed his energy plan in Scranton. Back in Scranton, Pennsylvania, five months ago, Governor Josh Shapiro stood in a union hall to unveil his administration’s latest energy plan, which was promoted as a “bold vision for Pennsylvania’s energy future.” Despite the initial excitement, the moment was far from triumphant.
Player Previews in 100 Days – Day 75: Lidge Kellum, Wyoming Area HS
NEPAfootball.com WVC Div 2 All-Star-Offensive Athlete. Coaches Comments: Lidge has been rapidly rising through his college evaluations, and has the potential to be one of the best in District 2. He is an explosive, dynamic playmaker that can impact all three phases of the game. He is a glider, who accelerates quickly and runs with his eyes. As a receiver, he has good hands, with the speed to take the top off of coverage and run after the catch. Dangerous in the return game. Solid academic student-athlete, with high character and strong work ethic. Lidge’s presence as a senior leader will be critical to our team’s success.
Santiago Rodriguez Participates in Donning of the Stole Ceremony
DOVER — Santiago Rodriguez of Dover was among the nearly 70 members of The University of Scranton’s class of 2024 who participated in the Jesuit school’s Donning of the Stole Ceremony. The annual ceremony celebrates and honors the accomplishments of members of its graduating class from underrepresented identities who received their undergraduate degrees. The purpose of the ceremony, which was a student-led initiative, was to highlight the students’ success in overcoming the particular barriers and obstacles faced by students from these groups, particularly students of color, in attaining a higher education.
A new national spotlight shines on Josh Shapiro’s contested environmental record
It was supposed to be a triumphant moment. Five months ago, Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro traveled to a union hall in Scranton to announce a new energy plan his administration touted as a “bold vision for Pennsylvania’s energy future.” But his speech was interrupted with a searing question from a resident of a Pennsylvania town that became […]
Samantha Lowe Participates in Donning of the Stole Ceremony
PARSIPPANY — Samantha M. Lowe was among the nearly 70 members of The University of Scranton’s class of 2024 who participated in the Jesuit school’s Donning of the Stole Ceremony. The annual ceremony celebrates and honors the accomplishments of members of its graduating class from underrepresented identities who received their undergraduate degrees. The purpose of the ceremony, which was a student-led initiative, was to highlight the students’ success in overcoming the particular barriers and obstacles faced by students from these groups, particularly students of color, in attaining a higher education.
‘Piece Of Alsace’ Finds A Home In The Hudson Valley
The Hudson Valley has a wide variety of different businesses. Locally owned eateries, boutiques and venues bring a unique experience to the Hudson Valley region. This year, a new Turkish eatery, Nilufer’s Home Kitchen opened in Beacon, NY bringing roasted eggplant, baklava, cheesecake, tahini pastries and more. Also in...
Man wanted by PSP in Lehman Township attempted homicide
LEHMAN TOWNSHIP, PIKE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) are looking for a man they consider armed and dangerous after an attempted homicide in Lehman Township. In a release sent out on Sunday, troopers say the Troop R Blooming Gove Station is actively investigating the attempted homicide of 22-year-old Derrel Ambrose from Tobyhanna who […]