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Inspired athletes create their own summer games in Susquehanna County
KINGSLEY, Pa. — The Summer Olympics in Paris have inspired some athletes here at home to compete in games of their own. The Fellowship of Christian Athletes hosted a backyard Olympics competition Sunday night in Kingsley, Susquehanna County. Activities included a kayak relay race, a nine-hole bucket golf course,...
Irem Temple Restoration Receives Crucial Grant Funding
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE CO. (WOLF) — In 1907 construction began on what would become one of the “crown jewels” of downtown Wilkes-Barre, the Irem Temple. Fast forward to the 1980s and the building became inactive. However, in 2019, a group of people aimed at revitalizing the space took control.
Two new cases of West Nile Virus found in Lackawanna County
LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Two new cases of West Nile Virus have been found in Lackawanna County. Two mosquitoes tested positive for the virus in Moosic and Scranton. This is the fifth and sixth case of West Nile found in mosquitoes this year in Lackawanna County. Experts say to protect yourself from insects by wearing […]
Free medical, dental and vision care coming to Scranton for one weekend only
Extractions, X-rays, free glasses and physicals will be available at the Remote Area Medical Clinic (RAM) in Scranton. “Patients are generally very grateful these clinics because most of them do not have insurance," said Caitlin Doughton, a University of Scranton graduate and aspiring medical doctor who helped organize the clinic.
Denise Ebersole of The Metcalf Mansion -- Why NEPA?
Most of Denise Ebersole’s days as a kid were spent inside Marty’s Market, her family’s grocery store in Meshoppen. She credits her time there for introducing her to a genuine love of people and stories. She went on to graduate from Tunkhannock High School. And, despite not being really sure she wanted to, Denise succumbed to peer pressure (and the idea that she’d be the only one left in town) and shipped off to college at Bloomsburg University. And from there, it’d be about 20 years before she came back.
Monsignor Kelly found guilty under canon law of sexual abuse of two minors
SCRANTON — Monsignor Joseph P. Kelly, a priest of the Diocese of Scranton and former executive director of Catholic Social Services in Wilkes-Barre, has been found guilty under canon law of the sexual abuse of two minors at the conclusion of a disciplinary process authorized by the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith at the Holy See.
Luzerne County man allegedly uses Kik for child porn
PLAINS, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A Luzerne County man was arrested after police say child pornography material was sent through a social media app. According to the criminal complaint, in February of 2024, officials received a Cybertip of suspected child pornography that was generated through a company known as Kik Messenger. Officials several videos containing […]
UDC seeks nominations for 36th annual River Valley Awards
The Upper Delaware Council (UDC) will accept public nominations through Aug. 23 for its 36th annual River Valley Awards Ceremony on Sunday, Sept. 22, at Central House Family Resort in Beach Lake. “These awards are intended to honor the contributions that individuals, organizations, communities and government agencies have made to...
Penn State Wilkes-Barre’s Friedman Art Gallery to display new exhibit
DALLAS, Pa. — Penn State Wilkes-Barre's Friedman Art Gallery is hosting a new solo exhibition by artist Seth Ellison entitled “Lost in Paradise.” The exhibit, which will feature a variety of Ellison’s paintings, runs from Sunday, Aug. 18, through Tuesday, Oct. 29, and is free and open to the public weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Friedman Art Gallery is located inside the campus’ Nesbitt Academic Commons.
Priest found guilty of sexual abuse under canon law
SCRANTON, Pa. — A priest from the Diocese of Scranton has been found guilty under canon law of the sexual abuse of two minors. According to a statement from the Diocese of Scranton, Monsignor Joseph P. Kelly was placed on administrative leave after being accused of sexual abuse in 2020 and 2023.
Diocese of Scranton finds Msgr. Kelly guilty of child sexual abuse under canon law
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Diocese of Scranton announced Monsignor Joseph P. Kelly, a former priest in the Diocese of Scranton, has been found guilty under canon law of the sexual abuse of two children. According to a statement issued Tuesday by the Diocese of Scranton, Monsignor Joseph P. Kelly was found guilty under […]
Pashinski presents grant checks for projects in Wilkes-Barre, Bear Creek Twp.
WILKES-BARRE — Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski on Tuesday said checks he presented will be used to enhance the quality of life for the community. Pashinski, D-Wilkes-Barre, along with Sen. Marty Flynn, D-Scranton, Sen. David Argall, R-Pottsville, and Wilkes-Barre Mayor George Brown presented three grant checks to a local arts center and to Bear Creek Township.
Neil Regina
Neil (Butchie) Regina of Beach Lake, Pennsylvania peacefully passed on Saturday, July 27, 2024, at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Allentown, Pennsylvania. His primary focus was his family, and he was a blessing to all. Born in Brooklyn, New York on May 21, 1944, to the late Frank and Mary Regina. He...