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Penn State Wilkes-Barre’s Friedman Art Gallery to display new exhibit
DALLAS, Pa. — Penn State Wilkes-Barre's Friedman Art Gallery is hosting a new solo exhibition by artist Seth Ellison entitled “Lost in Paradise.” The exhibit, which will feature a variety of Ellison’s paintings, runs from Sunday, Aug. 18, through Tuesday, Oct. 29, and is free and open to the public weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Friedman Art Gallery is located inside the campus’ Nesbitt Academic Commons.
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. •...
19-year-old wanted after attempted homicide of Monroe Co. man in Pike County
PIKE CO., Pa. - A man from Monroe County was rushed to the hospital following a shooting in Pike County. Pennsylvania State Police say Derrel Ambrose 22, from Tobyhanna, sustained multiple gunshot wounds during the incident on Saturday night along Mallard Lane in Lehman Township. He underwent emergency surgery. The...
Bobby Dalbec’s go-ahead home run leads WooSox past RailRiders
MOOSIC, PA – Behind Brad Keller’s excellent start and Bobby Dalbec’s clutch two-run home run in the eighth inning, the Worcester Red Sox (12-15)/(47-55) salvaged the series finale against the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders (13-14/(56-45), winning 6-5 on Sunday afternoon at PNC Field. With the victory, the WooSox finished...
A Hobby Lobby store is coming to the Honesdale area
Hobby Lobby is coming to the Route 6 Mall near Honesdale. The arts and crafts retailer is leasing most of the former Kmart store site at the far right end of the mall, as seen from the parking lot. Texas Township Code Enforcement Officer Robert Bates confirmed Monday that Hobby...
Customer Sues Home Improvement Giant Over Severe Injuries Caused by Negligence
A shocking incident at a popular retail store has led to a lawsuit that could have significant implications for customer safety standards. On July 30, 2022, Harold Strickland filed a complaint in the Court of Common Pleas of Lackawanna County against Home Depot USA, Inc., alleging negligence that resulted in severe injuries.
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...
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...
Major artery between Wilkes-Barre city/township closing Aug. 7
A major connector between the City of Wilkes-Barre and Wilkes-Barre Twp. will be closed for about a week for a road project starting next Wednesday. The project consists of replacing an existing pipe culvert carrying the Branch Spring Run Creek under East Northampton Street near the state Route 309 overpass in the Georgetown section of Wilkes-Barre Twp., Jessica Ruddy, community relations coordinator for the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation's District 4 Engineering Office, said in an email.
Wilkes-Barre Police Investigating After Car Window Smashed with Tequila Bottle
WILKES-BARRE, PA—The Wilkes-Barre City Police Department is investigating a case of criminal mischief that occurred on Saturday, July 28th, 2024, at approximately 10:30 PM on Matson Avenue. A 54-year-old male…