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Empowering communities: Fund violence prevention initiatives now
In Pennsylvania, cities like Pittsburgh, Philadelphia and Allentown are grappling with a grim reality: gun violence is snuffing out lives at an alarming rate. Roughly 557 Pennsylvanians die in gun homicides each year. Of all homicides statewide, 76 percent involve a gun (slightly higher than the national average of 74 percent), highlighting the urgent need for action.
More than $1 million raised for St. Joseph's Center
SCRANTON, Pa. — It was another great year for St. Joseph's Center as another big total was revealed Saturday night. Go Joe 27, and St. Joseph's Center Telethon raised $1,067,869,70 to help those with intellectual disabilities, pregnancy support, adoption assistance, outpatient therapy, and medical day care services. Mr. William...
Missing snake found in Tunkhannock
TUNKHANNOCK, Pa. — Officials say a snake that was reported missing in part of Wyoming County has now been found. The black and silver red tail boa constrictor named Elizabeth went missing from her home Saturday evening in the area of Pine Street in Tunkhannock, police said. The domesticated...
OL Tavian Branch puts Rutgers in top three after Friday visit
Just a month after being offered by Rutgers at a camp, class of 2026 offensive tackle Tavian Branch of Riverside (Taylor, Pa.) was back on campus for another unofficial visit Friday. The 6-foot-3, 280-pound Branch currently holds five offers from Cincinnati, Kent State, Pittsburgh and Temple. After the visit, Branch...
Throop man accused of pushing, choking his girlfriend
THROOP — A Throop man is accused of pushing his girlfriend to the ground and choking her, according to a criminal complaint. Nicholas McDermott 56, of 134 Harriet St., is facing charges of strangulation and assault. According to police, officers responded to 134 Harriet St. at about 8 p.m....
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 […]
Annual Rockers Roll in Avoca
AVOCA, Pa. — A local motorcycle group hosted a charity event to celebrate its 15th anniversary. The NEPA Rockers Motorcycle Club hit the road Saturday to kick off their 14th annual Rockers Roll Ride. Once their ride was over, they headed to Litzy's Lounge in Avoca for some food...
NEPA's Day Out Fundraiser supports youth grief camp with over 20 vendors
Duryea, Luzerne Co. — Saturday NEPA’s Summer in the City held their NEPA’s Day Out Fundraiser to raise money for the Lands at Hillside Farms Youth grief camp. We’re told over 20 vendors were in attendance, including live music and farm animals. NEPA’s Summer in the...
‘Good for Joe’: Scranton residents back Biden’s decision to quit race
The Central Scranton Expressway, the road which leads into Scranton from the I-81 highway, was renamed in 2021 as the President Joseph R Biden Jr Expressway. The road drops down into the center of Scranton, the Pennsylvania city where the president was born, where it meets up with Biden Street – renamed in the same 2021 city council vote.
CHS to sell 3 hospitals, exit Pennsylvania
Franklin, Tenn.-based Community Health Systems has signed a definitive agreement to sell its three Pennsylvania hospitals to affiliates of WoodBridge Healthcare, a nonprofit organization led by healthcare veteran Joshua Nemzoff. The hospitals include:. Regional Hospital of Scranton (186 beds) Moses Taylor Hospital in Scranton (122 beds) Wilkes-Barre General Hospital (369...
Ride with the Clown Kid Bike Race fundraises for serious cause in Harveys Lake
HARVEYS LAKE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A colorful, lighthearted fundraiser tackled a serious health subject on Saturday. The second annual Ride with the Clown Kid was held Saturday morning at Harveys Lake. It raised money and awareness for Alzheimer’s disease. All of the proceeds from the event will go to the Alzheimer’s Association to help […]
Keystone and Penn State wrestlers team up to host youth wrestling clinic
LA PLUME, Pa. — Youth camps and clinics are a summer time staple. Keystone college senior, Quinton Frampton, came up with the idea of hosting a youth wrestling clinic at the college as a way to give back to the kids, and as a way to connect with an old friend.