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Nearly $18M repair project begins on Callicoon Bridge
A $17.8 million project is under way to rehabilitate the Callicoon Bridge, which spans the Delaware River and links the Town of Callicoon, N.Y., with Damascus Township, Pa., New York State officials announced. The project will enhance public safety, improve resiliency and ease travel along a key connector that provides...
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...
Player Previews in 100 Days – Day 72: Jayden Zandier, Exeter Township HS
Coaches Comments: First-year starter at RB. Jayden is a fast, quick twitch runner who constantly gives his best effort each friday. Through 10 games, Jayden has 102 carries for 1136 yards and 14 tds (11.2 yards per carry). He is an aggressive and shifty runner who has the ability to break tackles and take it to the house on every play. Has added 5 receptions for 149 yards and 3 TDs along with 382 kickoff return yards and a TD.
A tasty tradition: Scranton family works St. Joe's festival funnel cake booth for more than 20 years
Nearly 25 years ago, David Esken asked organizers of the St. Joseph’s Center Summer Festival what food booth was hardest to staff with volunteers. His family has worked the funnel cake stand ever since he asked the question. “He said, ‘Well, it's me, my wife and my seven kids,...
Peoples Financial Services: Q2 Earnings Snapshot
SCRANTON, Pa. (AP) — SCRANTON, Pa. (AP) — Peoples Financial Services Corp. (PFIS) on Thursday reported net income of $3.3 million in its second quarter. The Scranton, Pennsylvania-based bank said it had earnings of 46 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for costs related to mergers and acquisitions, were 59 cents per share.
Player Previews in 100 Days – Day 72: Ian Stiles, Pocono Mountain East HS
Coaches Comments: Ian has a very high ceiling. He can come down and lay the boom for someone his size, or he can use his speed and natural athleticism to make some plays on the offensive side of the ball. He has God-given talent that will blossom this year on the field. This kid has two years to become something special and I am looking forward to having the opportunity to coach him over these next two seasons and watch what type of player he will become.
New Downtown Artwork Underway for Scranton Tomorrow’s Mural Arts Program
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Throop man accused of pushing, choking his girlfriend
THROOP — A Throop man is accused of pushing his girlfriend to the ground and choking her, according to a criminal complaint. Nicholas McDermott 56, of 134 Harriet St., is facing charges of strangulation and assault. According to police, officers responded to 134 Harriet St. at about 8 p.m....
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 […]
Wilkes-Barre clears homeless encampments in Kirby Park
LUZERNE COUNTY(WOLF) — After leaving multiple notices earlier this week, those living in homeless encampments within Wilkes-Barre’s Kirby Park were evicted Thursday morning. “Every city has homelessness, the way that we try to address it is to help people,” said Wilkes Barre Mayor George Brown. Wilkes Barre...