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Italian American Club fundraiser benefits Luchetti
The Italian American Club in Olyphant recently sponsored a special benefit fundraiser for Al Luchetti, a club member and officer. The fundraiser will help pay for Luchetti's expenses to the Mayo Clinic in Minnesota for cancer treatments. Luchetti is undergoing his third bout with cancer in the last 20 years.
Your Complete Guide To Elements Music And Arts Festival
This is the ethos of Elements Music and Arts Festival. The festival, to take place in Long Pond, Pa., returns its seventh edition from August 9th to August 11th. Elements boasts an impressive lineup featuring top-tier electronic and crossover talent, including Illenium, Kaskade, Slander, Green Velvet back-to-back Patrick Topping, Subtronics, Azzecca, LSDREAM, Bob Moses, Girl Math, TroyBoi, Chris Lake back-to-back Cloonee, Liquid Stranger, The Blessed Madonna, BLOND:ISH, The Illustrious Blacks, Hamdi and The Disco Biscuits.
Tour Iconic Sites of
Relive iconic moments from the hit NBC show, The Office, set in Scranton, PA. Dive into the heart of Dunder Mifflin as we visit 10 local locations featured in the series. From the familiar streets to the well-known landmarks, each stop offers a unique glimpse into the world of your favorite paper company.
BATTLESTAR GALACTICA Reboot Not Moving Forward at Peacock
Today is going to be a tough one for a certain paper salesman in Scranton, Pennsylvania. After nearly five years of development, Variety reports Peacock is not moving forward with its Battlestar Galactica reboot from Mr. Robot‘s Sam Esmail. But fans of the beloved sci-fi franchise shouldn’t give up all hope just yet. The studio behind the project is expected to try and find the series a new home.
Man sentenced on indecent assault charges
SCRANTON, Pa. — A man from Lackawanna County will spend decades behind bars after pleading guilty to indecent assault charges. Kareem Shelton, 26, pleaded guilty back in April to three counts of felony charges of aggravated indecent assault of children. Shelton was sentenced to 28 1/2 to 60 years...
NEPA Latino Fiesta returns to Nay Aug Park this Saturday for a day of culture
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY(WOLF) — Get your lawn chair, bring a blanket, and get ready for some entertainment. The NEPA Latino Fiesta is gearing up for their second event at Nay Aug Park in Scranton this weekend. Showing the Latino culture through performances, food, and nearly 75 vendors and resources.
Tackling gun violence in Lackawanna County
SCRANTON, Pa. — Gun violence is the topic of discussion around this table at the Boys and Girls Clubs of Northeastern Pennsylvania in Scranton. Lt. Governor Austin Davis led the conversation on Wednesday and stressed that this issue affects every community across the Keystone State. "This is not just...
Man accused of chasing woman with machete
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police say a man upset over an air conditioner chased a woman with a machete in Scranton. According to the Scranton Police Department, on July 27 officers were called to North Summer Avene in Scranton for a report of a man threatening someone with a knife. Once on the scene, […]
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 Lobby was issued...
Scranton man sentenced for stabbing death in 2022
In a Lackawanna County courtroom, Amir Williams of Scranton , was sentenced to 38 years in state prison for an act of gang violence that took the life of an 18-year-old. Police say Tyler McKenna, died after being attacked in June of 2022
TK Memorial Golf Tournament keeps memory alive
Recently, the Fredonia State hockey alumni held the second annual Tanner Kahlau Memorial Golf Tournament set up in honor of the former Blue Devil hockey player. Kahlau passed away in January of 2021 while he was a member of the team. The tournament was again held at the Blue Ridge Trail Golf Club in Kahlau's hometown of Mountain Top, PA.
Exeter FD launches new 'Community Connect' initiative
EXETER TWP., Pa. - The Exeter Township Fire Department announced a new initiative aimed at providing first responders with important information when minutes matter most. The program, known as "Community Connect," allows residents to enter details about their homes, including who lives there and how to contact them during an emergency. Officials say you can also enter important information about your pets, including photos and veterinary contact information.
PS Bank Wellness Center to open at Lackawanna Trail after a decade of planning
FACTORYVILLE, WYOMING COUNTY(WOLF) — It's out with the old and in with the new for those at the Lackawanna Trail School District in Factoryville. Administrators are gearing up for the start of the school year as students will finally experience their newest wellness center. Students will no longer be...
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