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Double-block home lost in West Pittston fire
WEST PITTSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Crews responded to a fire in West Pittston that had smoke coming from the two apartment house on Tuesday morning. At around 1:00 a.m. fire crews responded to a fire in West Pittston at the 600 block of Jenkins Street. West Pittston Fire Chief, John Hood says the fire […]
VIDEO: Hit and run victim searches for tractor-trailer driver
LACKAWANNA COUNTY, Pa. — "I had a split second. I looked at my mirror, and there was a truck coming right at me. I had a feeling I wasn't going to make it." Patrick Ryder can't remember much of what happened Friday night when he was driving to the Pocono Mountain Carnival.
Wilkes-Barre students beautify city with artful benches and trash covers
If you were out and about in Wilkes-Barre Tuesday, you may have noticed the newest addition on East Market Street, right next to City Hall. Wilkes-Barre City Mayor Brown & Councilman Mirin gathered outside City Hall Grounds with students from Wilkes-Barre Area School District’s Creative and Performing Arts Academy to unveil park benches and garbage covers painted and designed by the students.
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.
Wilkes-Barre expands Safety Stick initiative after success in parking enforcement
WILKES-BARRE, Pa, (WOLF) — The Safety Stick devices used for parking enforcement have been so successful for the City of Wilkes-Barre that Mayor Brown is now expanding the initiative. The devices were put in place to crack down on illegal parking in places such as handicapped spots and fire...
After fire, restaurant plans to reopen. But it's unsure when.
HANOVER TWP., Pa. — Nonna Sulina’s Sicilian Kitchen & Grill says it is making a comeback. Shortly after a two-alarm fire Sunday morning at the Italian restaurant, its Google page was updated to say "temporarily closed." Social media posts showed the beginning stages of the fire engulfing the...
Joe Biden was famously born in Scranton, Pennsylvania, about 75 miles (120 kilometers) north of Allentown, earning him the nickname 'Scranton Joe'
Joe Biden was famously born in Scranton, Pennsylvania, about 75 miles (120 kilometers) north of Allentown, earning him the nickname 'Scranton Joe'
Kids' Day Out: Mountain Top
The perfect summer day for kids involves three things: ice cream (always), time spent outdoors, and a little friendly competition. They can enjoy all of this with a kids’ day out in Mountain Top at Malacari’s Ice Cream & Mini Golf, followed by some time exploring nature at Wright Township Recreation Park.
Worcester Red Sox drop road series opener to RailRiders
The Worcester Red Sox fell to the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders, 8-4, on Tuesday at PNC Field in Moosic, Pennsylvania. Nick Sogard put Worcester on the board in the first inning with a home run over the left field wall. Brad Keller started for Worcester on the mound and had a perfect...
Mayor Brown announces cleanup of homeless camps in Kirby Park
WILKES-BARRE — Mayor George C. Brown has directed that the riverfront area of Kirby Park be conspicuously posted to notify those who have set up camps that the City will be coming to thoroughly clean and clear the area beginning at 7 a.m. Thursday. The mayor said it is...