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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...
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.”
Obituary of James Everett Wilson
James Everett Wilson, 85, of Wyboo, South Carolina and formerly of Mountain Top, PA, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Saturday, July 13, 2024, at Emmanuel Center for Nursing in Danville, Pennsylvania. He was born January 29, 1939, in Monroe City, Missouri, the son of the late Elmo and Lucy (Saunders) Wilson.
Best bets for this weekend's entertainment
Country singer Lanie Gardner is the finale highlight of the Rockin’ the River free concert series Friday. Gardner came to attention when her cover of Fleetwood Mac's “Dreams” went viral on social media a few years ago. Her single “Chasing The Wind” is in movie theaters now on the “Twisters” soundtrack. Opening act is The Broke Pines. River Common at Millennium Circle, North River Street, Wilkes-Barre. Food vendors open at 5 p.m. Music from 6 to 9.
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.
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...
Trail seniors get one last show
Jordan Chmielewski had a night he will never forget.
Live at the Dietrich
“Did you understand the meaning of the ending of the movie?”
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...
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.
Former fiscal manager for Children's Advocacy Center of Northeastern Pa. charged with wire fraud
SCRANTON — The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that Angela Saar, 51, of Olyphant, Lackawanna County, was charged on July 25 in a criminal investigation with wire fraud. The criminal information charges that from November 2018 to June 2022, while employed as...
Teenager pleads guilty to aggravated assault
SCRANTON — A 16-year-old Dunmore teenager pleaded guilty to aggravated assault and carrying firearms without a license Friday before Lackawanna County Judge Andrew J. Jarbola. Angelo Morales faces a maximum sentence of 27 years in prison and fine of $35,000, after an October shooting left two teenagers with life-threatening...
PD: Multiple packages of meth seized after intercepted drug deal
EDWARDSVILLE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police say a man was arrested after officers intercepted a drug deal at an Edwardsville apartment complex. According to the Edwardsville Police Department, officers were called to the Hilltop Apartment Complex on Monday around 6:00 p.m. after a complaint was reported that two men were sitting inside a parked truck. […]
Man allegedly threatens wife with chainsaw in Scranton
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police say a man is in custody after allegedly threatening to attack his wife with a chainsaw. According to the Lackawanna County Communication Center, a male was inside the house trying to break through the bedroom door and had a chainsaw. Police said upon entry they located and detained 59-year-old […]
Tommy Dunne was just 15 when he led the Honesdale Ramblers to an unlikely championship
HONESDALE — When looking back at Wayne County's storied baseball history, the 1947 season stands out as one of the most memorable for several reasons. At the top of that list is the fact that the Honesdale Ramblers powered their way to an unlikely championship with a line-up comprised largely of high schoolers. ...