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Police: FedEx driver robbed in Wilkes-Barre
WILKES-BARRE, Pa. — An investigation is underway after a FedEx driver says he was robbed in Wilkes-Barre. The driver told police he was making a delivery on Kidder Street Tuesday afternoon when three men forcibly stole the packages he was holding and ran away.
Mid Valley Secondary Center announces honor roll
Mid Valley Secondary Center Principal Jeffrey R. Kovaleski announced the honor roll for the third trimester of the 2023-24 academic year, as follows. Lauren Beck, Brenden Behrens, Carolyn Chakiris, Sarah Goetter, Madison Hazen, Bhawana Lagun, William Lukman, Enjelis Madera, Isabella Nunes, Joshua Pahoski, Rosalinda Pegula, Ryan Repecki, Nathan Sadaka, Kira Turbessi, Benjamin Woytach, Hunter Youngblood and Erald Zyberaj.
‘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...
Three Pacers Named to IWLCA Academic Honor Roll
Northborough, Mass. – Three Marywood University student-athletes were named to the 2024 IWLCA Division III Academic Honor Roll. Kate Kollar-Dye, Tori Wilson and Kortney Harry were each selected to the honor roll for the first time in their careers. To be eligible for this honor, student-athletes must be a junior, senior, or graduate student and have earned a cumulative academic GPA of 3.50 or greater.
Act Out Theatre Group to perform Disney’s Descendants: The Musical
TAYLOR — Eighty hours of camp, 26 campers and three performances. Act Out Theatre Group LLC concludes its summer teen intensive camp Friday and begins its weekend run of Disney’s Descendants: The Musical Saturday. “The past two weeks have been an absolute whirlwind,” said Kalen Churcher, the production’s...
DA's office recognizes those crucial in Baron murder investigation
Lackawanna County District Attorney Mark Powell honored those who helped bring Robert Baron’s murderer to justice. “I cannot name everyone who has played a key role in the successful prosecution of this case… but everyone who has assisted deserves recognition for the role they played,” Powell said.
Volunteer firefighter facing sex charges, accused of injuring 3 officers
NAZARETH, Pa. -- A volunteer firefighter is in hot water, after reportedly sending explicit photos to a supposed 15-year-old, trying to meet up with him and then injuring multiple officers. That boy ended up being an undercover Homeland Security officer, and that man is now facing several charges. It was...
Eric Veden unveils 33rd installment in Falls Village video series
FALLS VILLAGE — Eric Veden’s 33rd installment of video about Falls Village kicks off at the Lime Rock Station Road home of Jim and Louise March, whose home used to be the quarters for the teamsters who worked for the railroad. Jim Marsh explains that “every room had...
Community Briefs 7/25/24
Wright Center honors outgoing board of directors chair. The Wright Center for Community Health recently honored Gerard J. Geoffroy, the outgoing chair of the board of directors, with a special plaque chronicling his years of service to the regional nonprofit organization. Geoffroy, a Jermyn resident and longtime Wright Center patient,...
Arts at Hayfield, Penn State Wilkes-Barre continue supportive relationship
DALLAS, Pa. — For 40 years, Penn State Wilkes-Barre has hosted thousands of community members for events put on by Arts at Hayfield, a nonprofit organization that supports the arts in the community and on campus. While Arts at Hayfield now has the name of Penn State Wilkes-Barre’s iconic...
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.
Rally for Russ fundraiser supports Canevari
The community turned out July 13 to support Russell Canevari at the Rally for Russ at VFW Post 5544 in Jessup. Canevari underwent a kidney transplant surgery on July 3. Jennifer Jackson, Canevari’s daughter, said everything was donated for the fundraiser, and the Valley View girls basketball team volunteered to serve the dinners.