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Two wanted for alleged retail theft scheme across NEPA
LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Two people are wanted after police say they stole multiple wallets and went on a shopping spree across NEPA. According to the Taylor Police Department and Dickson City Police, the two people pictured are accused of stealing wallets and using credit cards at multiple stores. Taylor police say the two stole […]
School van driver pleads guilty to drunken driving, endangering passenger
WILKES-BARRE — A driver for a transportation company pled guilty to drunken driving when he crashed a school van occupied by a care dependent person into another vehicle in Hanover Township. Arthur Cool, 67, of Prospect Street, Wilkes-Barre, was driving a Dodge Caravan for Reliable Inc., when he crashed...
Blind Cat Beer Co. bringing sustainable brewing to downtown Pittston
Tugging on an orange harness, a black cat named Cricket snuffled and pawed his way around the brick exterior of a former sewing facility in downtown Pittston. He couldn’t see the inside of the building, but his other senses became well-acquainted with the space that will soon be named after him - Blind Cat Beer Company.
Suspect identified in Dollar General armed robbery
WILKES-BARRE TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police say they have identified the suspect who was wanted in an armed robbery in Wilkes-Barre. On June 28 around 9:08 p.m., officers were dispatched to the Dollar General on Kidder Street for a report of an armed robbery. Police say they have arrested 58-year-old Thadius “Dutch” Ulmer after […]
Warrant issued for inmate who pretended to be his sibling to get released from Pa. jail
WILKES-BARRE, Pa. — Luzerne County President Judge Michael T. Vough issued a bench warrant for Drake Partington on allegations he failed to appear for a court proceeding Monday on simple assault charges. Drake Partington, 22, had his identity used by his half-brother, Billy Partington, 30, to be released from...
Sunday American Legion Wrap: Riddell and Swift help Meyers-Igraham get DH split
MEYERS-INGRAHAM (4-8) 3. Kyle VanAuker went 2-for-3 with an RBI, two stolen bases and a walk to lead Rayson-Miller in Game 1. Ryan Munzinger hit a two-run single in the third putting Rayson-Miller on the scoreboard first. Owen Osborne crossed the plate twice reaching base with a single and a fielder’s choice. Will Countryman got the win from the mound with five strikeouts and two earned runs surrendered across six innings pitched. Additionally, Countryman tallied two singles and scored a run. Thomas Carter earned the save with three strikeouts-looking in the seventh inning. Max Blaustein collected an RBI with a bunt single in the fourth. Nate Weber singled and walked while Tyler Brown singled and scored a run. Thomas O’Reilly added a walk. For Meyers-Ingraham, AJ LaLoggia was 2-for-4 including a one-run double in the fifth. Drew Rosa collected an RBI with a sacrifice fly and also singled and walked. Mason Drew and Jake DiCicco scored a run apiece, both after walking. Matt Riddell and Caleb Nourse both singled. Tré Walker reached base on balls. James Marotta stole two bases after being hit by a pitch.
Beyond the Byline: The day Plymouth’s hills were flooded
On July 3, 2011, the hills of my hometown, Plymouth, were flooded. It’s still bizarre to even write that sentence, but it actually happened. Yes, 13 years ago this week, when six inches of rain fell in less than one hour, Coal Creek overflowed and wreaked havoc on the good people of Coal Street. Homes and properties were severely damaged and the road and two bridges were weakened or washed away, isolating several families.
AMIE JO SANGER
Amie Jo Sanger, 44, a resident of Maryland and formerly of Dallas, Pennsylvania, passed away Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at Hospice of the Chesapeake after battling stage 4 appendix cancer for over a year. Mrs. Sanger was born August 10, 1979 in Mountain Home, Idaho to Harvey and Tammy Patterson....
Car show supports local K-9 unit
WAYMART, WAYNE CO. (WOLF) — Waymart held the 7th annual Car Show Fundraiser for the Waymart Police K-9 Unit. The event included tons of unique cars, a vendor village, and food trucks, all to benefit one of the police department’s hardest workers. The show also showed support, and...
Medical marijuana dispensary opening soon in Luzerne County
WILKES-BARRE TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE CO. (WOLF) — A medical marijuana dispensary is coming to Wilkes-Barre Township soon. Trulieve Cannabis will soon open at the former PNC banking location on Route 309. It plans on using the former bank's drive-through to assist customers in addition to walk-ins. Trulieve is one of...
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