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Woman steals patient's glasses, hides them in orifices
Danville, Pa. — A patient at the Danville State Hospital took a person’s glasses and hid pieces inside her body, police say. Surveillance video showed Elizabeth Sampson, 25, enter the victim’s room prior to the glasses being taken, according to a complaint. Sampson had to be medically evaluated after allegedly putting pieces of the glasses into her vagina and rectum, and swallowing others. Investigators viewed video of the incident given to them by staff, police wrote in their affidavit. Sampson allegedly admitted to the theft during an interview at the hospital. The glasses cost $250. Sampson is being charged with simple assault, disorderly conduct, and harassment. She is scheduled to appear before Judge William Wilt on Oct. 15 for a preliminary hearing. Docket sheet
Fall-Like Feel Next Few Days, Near Record Lows
It feels like a different season across the Susquehanna Valley as unseasonably cool air has moved into the region. This air mass is what we typically see in early October, not late August! Temperatures fall back into the lower to mid 60s after sunset as cloud cover decreases slowly after sunset. Winds start to decrease as well, but a light breeze from the northwest will linger.
Intruder shot after kicking in Pittston homeowner’s door, police say
One person was shot and wounded Monday after he allegedly kicked in a homeowner’s door in Pittston, police say. State police received a 911 call from 31 Palmer Road at 8:46 p.m., according to a news release. “The homeowner reported his door was kicked in, and he had shot...
Tom Cruise Blasted as Daughter Suri Cruise Heads to College with Mom Katie Holmes: ‘He Has No Right to Be Called Her Father’
Tom Cruise has been spotted jetting around the world this summer. He’s been seen at the Paris Olympics, Taylor Swift and Bruce Springsteen concerts, and more. However, one place he wasn’t present was move-in day at his daughter Suri Cruise‘s college. Instead, the teen’s mother, actress Katie Holmes, helped the incoming freshmen move into her dorm at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, over the weekend. Meanwhile, the Top Gun star was nowhere in sight.
A second victim dies from Lackawanna County house explosion
Crews were called out to a deadly house explosion in Lackawanna County. According to reports, First responders rushed to the 1000 block of Mount Cobb Road in Jefferson Township just after 2 p.m. Dozens of firefighters battling
NEPA residents, delegates speak on upcoming Democratic National Convention
EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — The Democratic National Convention is underway in Chicago. The first opportunity for the party to explain why the American people should vote for Kamala Harris on the presidential ticket. Harris became the party candidate after President Biden dropped out of the race last month and endorsed her. Democratic party leaders say […]
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bp Subsidiary Opens Renewable Gas Plant
Archaea Energy, a bp subsidiary, recently celebrated the opening of its first renewable gas (RNG) plant in Pennsylvania, developed through a partnership with Waste Connections. The plant is adjacent to the Bethlehem Landfill in Lower Saucon Township owned by a Waste Connections subsidiary. “We are safely and efficiently scaling up...
Pa. Game Commission asks public to report wild turkey sightings
PENNSYLVANIA (WTAJ) — The Pennsylvania Game Commission is asking for the Pa. community to report any wild turkeys spotted through the end of August. If you spot any wild turkeys through Aug. 31, make it count by reporting it to the Commission’s Wild Turkey Sighting Survey, which can be found by clicking here. You will […]
Harris’s love of Doritos at orchestrated Sheetz stop draws skepticism
Vice President Kamala Harris made a stop at a Sheetz gas station convenience store while campaigning in Pennsylvania on Sunday, and some critics are questioning the authenticity of her new obsession with the popular Doritos brand after two different videos began circulating on social media. “Every road trip needs a snack break. Doritos acquired. I […]
Giant Eagle is selling off every GetGo location in Pennsylvania, other states
(WTAJ) — Giant Eagle is selling off every GetGo convenience store/gas station in an attempt to focus on the core of their brand. The company announced the sale of the chain of convenience stores to Couche-Tard, an international company in the convenience store and fuel industry. While the sale isn’t expected to be complete until […]
John Fetterman's own communications director criticizes his support for Israel to reporter
Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., unequivocally backing Israel even as its assault on Gaza wreaks carnage on the civilian population, has seen the departure of several top staffers from his office over the past several months. Now, a current staffer has gone on the record to criticize her boss over his hardline pro-Israel stance to Free Press senior editor Peter Savodnick, who reprinted some of her words in a profile of Fetterman.
2024 Team Preview: Mid Valley Spartans (2)
League: Lackawanna Football Conference, Division 2. 2024 Outlook: We are expecting our experienced players to perform very well on both sides of the ball. We will need them because we have a much tougher schedule than the last two year cycle. Jakob Lesher is our top returning playmaker on offense,...
Player Previews in 100 Days – Day 97: Louis Paris, Scranton Prep HS
Coaches comment: Louis is a strong, physical, and disciplined football player. His leadership, constant motor, fiery attitude, and willingness to push himself to the limit have made him one of the key leaders of our football team. He is a selfless teammate, doing anything and everything he is asked in order to help the team become successful. Most importantly, his energy and enthusiasm for the game is infectious to the rest of the team.
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