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Former fiscal manager charged with defrauding over $400k from children's advocacy center
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA CO. (WOLF) — A former fiscal manager for the Children's Advocacy Center for Northeastern Pennsylvania (CAC/NEPA) has been charged with wire fraud. According to the United States Attorney's Office, from Nov. 2018 to June 2022, Angela Saar, 51, of Olyphant, engaged in a scheme to defraud the CAC/NEPA while employed as the fiscal manager.
Rep. Pashinski, Sen. Flynn present checks for three Wilkes-Barre projects
WILKES-BARRE — Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski and Sen. Marty Flynn on Friday presented Local Share Account grants totalling $850,000 for three projects in the City of Wilkes-Barre. The first grant, for $400,000, will help fund rehabilitation and restoration of the Mill Creek Brookside Levee System Work to be done...
Hitting the waters like an Olympian in the Poconos
TANNERSVILLE, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Forty-eight surfers will be hitting the waves of Tahiti to compete in this year’s Paris Olympics. 28/22 News headed to Camelbeach at Camelback Resort in Tannersville to try out one of the newer sports in the Olympics, surfing. But Camelback Resort calls it the “FlowRider.” Lead Lifeguard at Camelbeach, Thomas Smith […]
Candlelight vigil in Scranton to honor murdered Pennsylvania teen
SCRANTON, Pa. — A candlelight vigil will be held tonight in Scranton in honor of a teen killed in Mercer County. Investigators say a 29-year-old man killed and dismembered 14-year-old Pauly Likens, a transgender teen, in June. The vigil will take place Friday at 7:00 pm in front of...
‘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...
Back-to-School Guide
As August rapidly approaches, so does back-to-school season. NEPA has all you need to prep for the upcoming year from lunch boxes and pencil cases to new jeans and shoes. Look no further than our local shops and boutiques for your back-to-school checklist!. Take a peek below, and see what...
How Deep is the Big Eddy in Narrowsburg?
Lisa Glover, also known as Lisa the Maker, visited Narrowsburg last year and looked out at the Deeps, or Big Eddy, of the Delaware River. She wondered just how deep it truly was. To find out, she decided to create an updated topo bathymetric map that would reveal the true features of this section of the river.
Derek J. White (1993-2024)
Derek J. White, of Lebanon, PA, passed away on July 24, 2024, at the age of 30. He was born on Aug. 5, 1993, in Luzerne, PA, to the late TaraAnn Fernandez. Derek was known for his love of the outdoors, with a passion for fishing, kayaking, and camping. He...
West Side Story: Celebrating 20 years of kielbasa in Plymouth
The Swoyersville Kiwanis Club is hosting its Annual Scholarship Open on Sunday, Aug. 25, at Four Seasons Golf Club, Exeter. From left, are Kiwanis members Kathy Breznay, Sandi Williams-Urzen, Gene Breznay, Anita Murphy, Paula Van Scoy, Ed Grebeck and Jean Stoss.
Crime Alert Berks: Police seek tips to ID shoplifting suspect
Crime Alert Berks County, a citizen crime-fighting group, is offering cash rewards of up to $10,000 to anyone supplying tips that lead to an arrest in this case or any other case or crime. Tipsters with crime information can call 877-373-9913 anytime or contact Crime Alert at its website at...
Additional state funding pushes introduction of Scranton School District budget
The Scranton School Board delayed introducing the district's preliminary budget for next year as members and administrators discussed spending an increase in state funding. Directors on Monday night approved a resolution not to raise taxes above the Act I index in order to give officials time to consider how to use $16 million allocated to the district in the state budget.
Rockin' the River concert series concludes with Lanie Gardner
Country performer Lanie Gardner headlined the final concert of this summer's Rockin' the River series in Riverfront Park in Wilkes-Barre Friday. Gardner's song “Chasing the Wind” is featured on the soundtrack of the recently released movie "Twisters." The free Rockin' the River concerts are presented by Visit Luzerne County and the Riverfront Parks Committee.
Bucknell, Siena to play game at Mohegan Arena at Casey Plaza
LEWISBURG — After a 19-year absence, Division 1 men’s basketball is returning to the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton area as Bucknell and Siena have agreed to play a neutral-site game at Mohegan Arena at Casey Plaza on Saturday evening, Nov. 30. Second-year coach John Griffin III brings in a Bucknell squad...
Siena men's basketball: Saints, Bucknell to play at Wilkes-Barre's Mohegan Arena at Casey Plaza
In a homecoming for first-year Siena men's basketball coach Gerry McNamara, the Saints will play Bucknell in a neutral-site non-conference game on Saturday, Nov. 30, at Mohegan Arena at Casey Plaza in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. A Scranton native, McNamara also got to play in front of his home crowd in his...