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Former manager charged with $400K fraud of Children Advocacy Center in NEPA
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The former fiscal manager for the Children’s Advocacy Center of Northeastern Pennsylvania (CAC/NEPA) is accused of a scheme to defraud the organization. According to the U. S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania, 51-year-old Angela Saar, of Olyphant, engaged in a scheme to defraud the CAC/NEPA. Investigators stated […]
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...
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...
Ocean County, NJ, man charged with fatally stabbing elder roommate: Prosecutor
An Ocean County man has been arrested in connection to a fatal stabbing early Friday morning. Louis Gargiso of Jackson Twp., NJ, charged with murder. Prosecutors say 38-year-old Louis Gargiso of Jackson Township has been charged with murder, possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose, and unlawful possession of a weapon.
Clearing the encampment: what's next?
WILKES-BARRE, Pa. — "We got about 30 to 40 different vets out here, and I'm not just talking about males I'm talking about females too who have actually fought in the war. And it actually disgusts me." said Eric Dietrich,. Dietrich, now a volunteer at the Keystone Mission, was...
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,...
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.
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.
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...
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...
Honesdale's Brody Patrisso dazzles on the mound in travel team action
DAMASCUS TWP. — Brody Patrisso enjoyed a breakout year this spring as a key member of the Honesdale varsity baseball team. A sophomore pitcher who was flying under the radar prior to the season, Patrisso stepped out of the shadows to play a major role as the Hornets put together another deep playoff run.
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 […]
A new national spotlight shines on Josh Shapiro’s contested environmental record
Gov. Josh Shapiro speaks about his energy plan Wednesday, March 13, 2024, in Scranton (Commonwealth Media Service photo) It was supposed to be a triumphant moment. Five months ago, Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro traveled to a union hall in Scranton to announce a new energy plan his administration touted as a “bold vision for Pennsylvania’s energy future.”