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Amanda Legge, OD ‘12: 2024 Special Recognition Alumna of the Year Award
When Amanda Legge, OD ‘12, was a pre-med student at Wilkes University in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania, the program had a lot of connections which allowed its students plenty of shadowing opportunities with numerous local medical professionals. Dr. Legge landed in an optometrist’s office with Carl Urbanski, OD ’82, and...
Loaded gun found on carry-on at Avoca airport
A loaded gun was seized from a carry-on bag at the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers say they intercepted a 9mm handgun loaded with six bullets at the airport checkpoint on
Avon Grove High School student wins Math Integration Bee
Alexander Dusseau, a student at Avon Grove High School, won The University of Scranton’s 2024 Math Integration Bee for high school students, which took place on campus in April. In addition to Dusseau, the four other finalists in the competition were Noah Beckish, of North Pocono High School, Andrew...
Pet Boa constrictor reunited with owner after brief escape in Tunkhannock
Tunkhannock, Wyoming Co. — A 13-foot-long pet Boa constrictor was reunited with its owner Sunday in Tunkhannock after leaving its owners home Saturday. Once Elizabeth the Boa wandered off her owners home the community quickly helped search for her. Elizabeth the boa was later found not too far away from home ands found a dark cool place to hide underneath a neighbor's shed .
Crews rescue entrapped female from fire in Dunmore
DUNMORE, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Crews responded to a structure fire with entrapment on Monday night in Lackawanna County. First responders were dispatched to the 700 block of East Drinker Street at 9:45 p.m. All units responding were advised a female was in the bathroom on the second floor and couldn’t get out through the […]
Robbery suspect captured after foot chase in Wilkes-Barre
A Freeland man wanted on robbery charges filed earlier this year was arrested and found in possession of drugs following a foot chase in Wilkes-Barre on Monday afternoon, according to city police. Vincent Knarr Jr., 47, had been wanted on charges of robbery and harassment that city police filed against...
Details into lawsuit filed against Dunmore School District
DUNMORE, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A family in Dunmore has filed a lawsuit against the Dunmore School District and several parents claiming that the school failed to protect their disabled son from severe bullying. David and Bridget Humphreys claim their son, who is on the autism spectrum, had his civil rights violated while in a […]
Loaded firearm intercepted at Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport
AVOCA, LUZERNE CO. (WOLF) — A loaded 9mm handgun was intercepted at the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport checkpoint, officials said. According to the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), the weapon was caught on Monday as the man, a resident of Waverly Township, entered the security checkpoint. The gun, which was loaded...
King’s College fundraising campaign exceeds goal with $56.8 million total
WILKES-BARRE — King’s College on Wednesday announced that its five-year $50 million comprehensive fundraising campaign, “Send Us Forth” — the largest in the institution’s history — exceeded its goal by more than 13%, raising $56.8 million. Send Us Forth ran from 2018 through...
The Wright Center for Community Health expands access to whole-person primary health services with new Dickson City location
The Wright Center for Community Health will open a new health center in Dickson City on Tuesday, Sept. 3 as part of its efforts to expand access to responsive and inclusive whole-person primary health services across the region. Drs. Supriana Bhandol and Ajit Pannu will lead the new location at...
Police: Carbondale man held gun to woman's head
CARBONDALE — A city man put a gun to a woman's head and threatened to kill her during an argument, according to a criminal complaint. Michael Howard Corrigan, 49, of 77 N. Main St., is charged with felony assault and endangering another person. According to the complaint:. On Friday,...
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