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PHOTO FOCUS: Program brings waterskiing to everyone in Lackawanna County
More than 70 people met at Chapman Lake in Jermyn for the annual Individual Abilities in Motion (I AM) Adaptive Water Skiing event. The weather was perfect on Saturday, July 27, while 19 people with mobility impairments took to the water to waterski. Twenty-one volunteers some from the University of Scranton and Leaps of Faith Adaptive Skiers from Connecticut assisted people on the water. Some skiers had volunteers on each side, while some only required one assistant. By the end of the day some needed no help at all in the water.
School Briefs 8/1/24
The following local students graduated from the university during the spring 2024 semester:. • Elizabeth Brace, Dunmore, CU-Bloomsburg. • Mia Grant, Dunmore, CU-Bloomsburg. • Breanna Koslowski, Scott Twp., CU-Bloomsburg cum laude. • Shane Murphy, Dunmore, CU-Bloomsburg cum laude. • Matthew Phillips, Scott Twp., CU-Bloomsburg. • Carlo Possanza, Archbald, CU-Bloomsburg. •...
Liberty Tree sapling in Honesdale to be replaced by America250PA after failure to thrive
The Liberty Tree sapling commemorating America's coming 250th anniversary, planted in Central Park in May but failing to thrive, will be replaced, Honesdale Councilor James Hamill said at the July 22 council session. The tree planting is a project of America250PA, the Pennsylvania-wide portion of the nationwide celebration. As part of the preparations leading up to the 250th anniversary in 2026, a goal of America250PA is to plant a Liberty Tree in each of the 67 counties....
19-year-old wanted after attempted homicide of Monroe Co. man in Pike County
PIKE CO., Pa. - A man from Monroe County was rushed to the hospital following a shooting in Pike County. Pennsylvania State Police say Derrel Ambrose 22, from Tobyhanna, sustained multiple gunshot wounds during the incident on Saturday night along Mallard Lane in Lehman Township. He underwent emergency surgery. The...
Police chase ends with multi-car crash in Wilkes-Barre
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A man was arrested after Wilkes-Barre police say he led them on a chase that ended in a crash. According to the Wilkes-Barre City Police Department, on July 25 around 7:00 p.m., officers tried to pull over a car driven by Fernandito Arroyo, 26, of Wilkes-Barre, in the area of […]
Bobby Dalbec’s go-ahead home run leads WooSox past RailRiders
MOOSIC, PA – Behind Brad Keller’s excellent start and Bobby Dalbec’s clutch two-run home run in the eighth inning, the Worcester Red Sox (12-15)/(47-55) salvaged the series finale against the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders (13-14/(56-45), winning 6-5 on Sunday afternoon at PNC Field. With the victory, the WooSox finished...
Berks County’s first Korean barbecue restaurant opens in Exeter
Most diners probably wouldn’t expect to grill their own food at a restaurant. But self-service is exactly the charm of Korean barbecue — a culinary genre which appreciates that sizzling meat is a feast for all the senses, not just taste. That feast is now within reach in...
Jewish Food Festival at Nay Aug
The Jewish Discovery Center's annual Jewish Food Festival at Nay Aug Park continues through Wednesday. The festival is open from 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Barbecue ribs and pulled brisket are available daily. Sample everything from falafel to potato knish. After that maybe try a chocolate babka for dessert. For information, go to jewishfoodfest.com.
Hanover Township unveils new turf at Brickyard Field
HANOVER TWP. – Township officials formally opened a brand new turf field inside Bee Meadow Park on Tuesday evening, July 29. Brickyard Field, which used to used to be a grass field that was prone to flooding, underwent an eight-month refurbishment project that started in late November of last year.
A Hobby Lobby store is coming to the Honesdale area
Hobby Lobby is coming to the Route 6 Mall near Honesdale. The arts and crafts retailer is leasing most of the former Kmart store site at the far right end of the mall, as seen from the parking lot. Texas Township Code Enforcement Officer Robert Bates confirmed Monday that Hobby...
Customer Sues Home Improvement Giant Over Severe Injuries Caused by Negligence
A shocking incident at a popular retail store has led to a lawsuit that could have significant implications for customer safety standards. On July 30, 2022, Harold Strickland filed a complaint in the Court of Common Pleas of Lackawanna County against Home Depot USA, Inc., alleging negligence that resulted in severe injuries.
Lancaster man sues company over alleged child abuse at juvenile facility
A 20-year-old Lancaster man has filed a lawsuit in Lancaster County Court alleging staff members at a Luzerne County juvenile center abused him while he was placed there as a 13-year-old. In a complaint filed last month, Friday Butcher claims he was physically restrained and assaulted multiple times by staff...
Inaugural "Bubba's Camp" honors the memory of beloved basketball coach Mike Birmelin
HONESDALE — Mike Birmelin was one of the most beloved figures in local basketball history. A Western Wayne graduate who went on to coach at Honesdale for more than two decades, Birmelin tragically passed away last summer after a brief but courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. For the better...
Wilkes-Barre Police Investigating After Car Window Smashed with Tequila Bottle
WILKES-BARRE, PA—The Wilkes-Barre City Police Department is investigating a case of criminal mischief that occurred on Saturday, July 28th, 2024, at approximately 10:30 PM on Matson Avenue. A 54-year-old male…