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Former fiscal manager of Children's Advocacy Center charged with wire fraud
A former fiscal manager for the Children’s Advocacy Center of NEPA is facing federal wire fraud charges. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of P-A says 51-year-old Angela Saar of Olyphant diverted fraudulent payments from CAC/NEPA’s bank account to her own while she worked there between November 2018 and June 2022.
How Delaware — Biden's home state — is reacting to the end of his campaign
Joe Biden has been part of Delaware politics for more than five decades. He started out as a county councilman when he was 28 years old. He's currently the oldest president in U.S. history, and his announcement that he won't run for reelection likely marks the close of one of the country's longest political careers. Rachel Sawicki with Delaware Public Media reports on how The First State is reacting to the news.
Baltimore man killed in Greenfield Township motorcycle accident
GREENFIELD TOWNSHIP, OH, (July 25, 2024) - The Ohio State Highway Patrol says a 54-year-old man was fatally injured Thursday night in a vehicle vs. motorcycle accident in Greenfield Township. According to authorities, a 2018 Ford Fusion heading northbound along State Route 158 attempted to turn eastbound onto Rainbow Drive...
Open Market includes Flea Market this Saturday
There's no telling what you may find at this Saturday's Open Market in Gibson Park. This week, along with the last Saturday of August, the market will offer a dedicated flea market section. Tables are just $10 and will feature everything from antiques and collectibles to furniture, clothing and more....
Peoples Financial Services: Q2 Earnings Snapshot
SCRANTON, Pa. (AP) — SCRANTON, Pa. (AP) — Peoples Financial Services Corp. (PFIS) on Thursday reported net income of $3.3 million in its second quarter. The Scranton, Pennsylvania-based bank said it had earnings of 46 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for costs related to mergers and acquisitions, were 59 cents per share.
'Community pride:' NeighborWorks to host West Scranton Bike Rodeo, Carbondale Block Party
The nonprofit NeighborWorks Northeastern Pennsylvania will host a pair of free community events later this week: a "bike rodeo" in West Scranton and a block party in Carbondale. The fun starts Friday with the bike rodeo running from 4:30-6:30 p.m. at Allen Park, located at Price Street and North Main...
Wilkes-Barre man pleads guilty to shooting
A Wilkes-Barre man awaiting sentencing for shooting a man last year pleaded guilty Wednesday to criminal mischief and reckless endangerment charges stemming from a second shooting. Nicholas Lubinski, 20, entered a plea to the misdemeanor charges in exchange for prosecutors withdrawing another charge of shooting into an occupied vehicle. According...
Environmental remediation the Wyoming Area School Intermediate Center expected to conclude in 2 weeks, won't delay start of school
Environmental remediation work at the Wyoming Area School Intermediate Center in West Pittston began Tuesday, will take roughly two weeks to complete and is not expected to impact the upcoming school year, officials said at Tuesday's school board meeting. The Wyoming Area School District closed the intermediate center on Montgomery...
State Rep. Ryan Mackenzie holds roundtable discussion with veterans
State Rep. Ryan Mackenzie held a roundtable discussion Tuesday night with local veterans in the area. Removing Moles & Skin Tags Has Never Been This Easy. When Tinnitus Won't Stop, Do This (Watch) ZenCortex. Eat This Once (Daily) for Swollen Legs, Ankles and Feet. WellnessGaze Edema. A Simple Method to...
Fence to be restored at Delaware Highlands Conservancy
BEACH LAKE, PA — The Delaware Highlands Conservancy has received $3,155.50 in grant funding from the Honesdale National Bank Foundation. The monies will support the restoration and rebuild of a perimeter fence for a small historic family cemetery on the conservancy’s Van Scott Nature Reserve property. The historic...
The Upper Delaware’s day to shine
NARROWSBURG, NY — Back in 1991, several organizations came together to introduce a festival to celebrate the Upper Delaware, art, music and ecology. “The Hudson has its Clearwater Revival and the Chesapeake has its celebration,” said Damascus resident Barbara Yeaman, founder of the Delaware Highlands Conservancy, at the time, “so why not celebrate the Upper Delaware River? It’s our greatest asset.”
Trail seniors get one last show
Jordan Chmielewski had a night he will never forget.
Coal Region welcomes Snedeker with applause, checks
The Coal Region welcomed Newswatch 16 morning meteorologist, Joe Snedeker, with applause and checks in support of St. Joseph’s Center, in Scranton. In its 27th year, "Go Joe" celebrates the "Year of the Inflatables!" to raise funds for individuals and families served by the Catholic agency.
Dietrich Open Mic to feature Corbys
Open Mic Night is back at the Dietrich Theater in downtown Tunkhannock. Open Mic is open to audiences and performers of all ages. Musicians, poets, comedians and performers of all types are invited to share their talents on the Dietrich stage.
Live at the Dietrich
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Students help spruce up City Hall grounds
Wilkes-Barre Mayor George Brown and City Councilman Stan Mirin (District C) welcomed students from Wilkes-Barre Area School District’s Creative and Performing Arts Academy to City Hall on Tuesday. The students presented the city with park benches and garbage covers that were designed and painted for the beautification of City Hall’s grounds.