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Jury List
The following are eligible for the Jury List for Trial Term of August 19, 2024, in the Wyoming County Court of Co,mmon Pleas: Scott Aylor, of Tunkhannock; Amy Bachman, of Tunkhannock; Howard Baird, of Tunkhannock; Hannah Bartling, of Nicholson; Avery Billings, of Factoryville; Bryan Boecker, of Tunkhannock; Gerald Bogdan, of Factoryville; Daniel Bornkamp, of Factoryville; Jennifer Bose, of Tunkhannock; Jessica Boyko, of Tunkhannock; Joan Brody, of Tunkhnnock; and Jeffrey Buckingham, of Meshopppen.
Jenningsville news
It is hard to believe that here we are starting into the month of August already. The Tunkhannock carnival starts this week as well as other area carnivals. The kids will be heading back to school in a few weeks and then fall will be descending upon us. Where do these summer days go so fast?
Empowering communities: Fund violence prevention initiatives now
In Pennsylvania, cities like Pittsburgh, Philadelphia and Allentown are grappling with a grim reality: gun violence is snuffing out lives at an alarming rate. Roughly 557 Pennsylvanians die in gun homicides each year. Of all homicides statewide, 76 percent involve a gun (slightly higher than the national average of 74 percent), highlighting the urgent need for action.
Missing snake found in Tunkhannock
TUNKHANNOCK, Pa. — Officials say a snake that was reported missing in part of Wyoming County has now been found. The black and silver red tail boa constrictor named Elizabeth went missing from her home Saturday evening in the area of Pine Street in Tunkhannock, police said. The domesticated...
Police: Scranton man sold drugs from Garfield Avenue home
SCRANTON — Police found crack cocaine at a city man's residence Thursday, according to a criminal complaint. Menerson Hildago-Peralta, 26, of 111 North Garfield Ave., is charged with possession with intent to deliver, possession of drug paraphernalia and other related charges. Following an investigation that involved intercepted communication and...
DT Tavian Branch puts Rutgers in top three after Friday visit
Just a month after being offered by Rutgers at a camp, class of 2026 defensive tackle Tavian Branch of Riverside (Taylor, Pa.) was back on campus for another unofficial visit Friday. The 6-foot-3, 280-pound Branch currently holds five offers from Cincinnati, Kent State, Pittsburgh and Temple, and is being recruited...
Police chase ends with multi-car crash in Wilkes-Barre
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A man was arrested after Wilkes-Barre police say he led them on a chase that ended in a crash. According to the Wilkes-Barre City Police Department, on July 25 around 7:00 p.m., officers tried to pull over a car driven by Fernandito Arroyo, 26, of Wilkes-Barre, in the area of […]
Annual Rockers Roll in Avoca
AVOCA, Pa. — A local motorcycle group hosted a charity event to celebrate its 15th anniversary. The NEPA Rockers Motorcycle Club hit the road Saturday to kick off their 14th annual Rockers Roll Ride. Once their ride was over, they headed to Litzy's Lounge in Avoca for some food...
NEPA's Day Out Fundraiser supports youth grief camp with over 20 vendors
Duryea, Luzerne Co. — Saturday NEPA’s Summer in the City held their NEPA’s Day Out Fundraiser to raise money for the Lands at Hillside Farms Youth grief camp. We’re told over 20 vendors were in attendance, including live music and farm animals. NEPA’s Summer in the...
‘Good for Joe’: Scranton residents back Biden’s decision to quit race
The Central Scranton Expressway, the road which leads into Scranton from the I-81 highway, was renamed in 2021 as the President Joseph R Biden Jr Expressway. The road drops down into the center of Scranton, the Pennsylvania city where the president was born, where it meets up with Biden Street – renamed in the same 2021 city council vote.
Ride with the Clown Kid Bike Race fundraises for serious cause in Harveys Lake
HARVEYS LAKE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A colorful, lighthearted fundraiser tackled a serious health subject on Saturday. The second annual Ride with the Clown Kid was held Saturday morning at Harveys Lake. It raised money and awareness for Alzheimer’s disease. All of the proceeds from the event will go to the Alzheimer’s Association to help […]