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Team County Wins 90th Dream Game, 35-28
Mid Valley’s Jordan Chmielewski scored three touchdowns and caught the game-clinching interception for Team County to beat Team City in the 90th Dream Game, 35-28. During halftime, Dunmore native and now Eagles defensive coordinator Vic Fangio was honored as the man of the year.
Pennsylvania budget gives funding for professional caregivers
(WHTM) — Professional caregivers in Pennsylvania are among the winners in the new state budget. Governor Josh Shapiro held a ceremonial bill signing, highlighting new funding to help those with intellectual disabilities and autism. The budget allocates $354 million to supplement the pay of the professionals who care for them. “How we’ll see it at […]
Weakened version of health care non-compete limitations becomes law
(The Center Square) — Among a flurry of bills signed into law recently, Pennsylvania has taken a step in reducing the barriers created by non-compete agreements in health care. But the law in effect is a watered-down version of what was proposed in the General Assembly. “It’s a C+,” said Rep. Dan Frankel, D-Pittsburgh, who introduced House Bill 1633. “There’s a significant amendment that diluted the impact of the bill. But it clearly remains a step forward with more work to do.” ...
This Year’s Budget Overturns Local Bans on Rodeos. No Pa. Lawmaker Will Take Credit
This story first appeared in The Investigator, a weekly newsletter by Spotlight PA featuring the best investigative and accountability journalism from across Pennsylvania. Sign up for free here. HARRISBURG — Under a little-noticed provision in the new state budget, Pennsylvania municipalities will be forced to allow rodeo events to take place in their borders even if local lawmakers have voted to restrict them. Only one place in the commonwealth appears to fit this description: Pittsburgh, which more than 30 years ago banned the use of some tools to control animals, including electric prods and spurs. The language is tucked into the nearly 140-page fiscal code, an...
Another change to Pennsylvania mail ballot envelopes: Full year will be preprinted
Votebeat is a nonprofit news organization reporting on voting access and election administration across the U.S. Sign up for Votebeat Pennsylvania’s free newsletter here.Update, July 19, 11:55 a.m.: This story was updated with additional comments from Secretary of the Commonwealth Al Schmidt to clarify his interview.The Pennsylvania Department of State is hoping another change to mail ballot return envelopes will eliminate the chance of ballots being rejected this November because of voters failing to write in the year completely.In a directive earlier this month, the Department of State told counties that they should now preprint ballot return envelopes with the full,...
Scranton grants $25,000 to boost local businesses
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA CO. (WOLF) — Scranton Mayor Paige Cognetti announced a total of $25,000 in grant funding to assist five Scranton small businesses, including Luisia’s Restaurant, Taste of Luv and City Touch Barber Shop and Salon. The grant is intended to help jumpstart new local businesses. "It helps...
Scranton officials plan to repeal residency requirement
The City of Scranton plans to repeal a 4 decades long residency requirement that requires municipal employees to live in the Electric City. According to reports, Mayor Paige Gebhardt Cognetti sent Scranton City Council a proposed ordinance to repeal the residency requirement across the board, for all city employees, including administrative employees not in any union. Mayor Cognetti said the residency requirement is impeding the city's ability to retain and attract quality employees to the City of Scranton. Council on Tuesday voted 3-2, with President Gerald Smurl, Bill King and Jessica Rothchild all in favor of the repeal, and Mark McAndrew and Tom Schuster opposed.
GEN: 48 Student-Athletes Named To NJCAA All-Academic Squads
SCRANTON, Pa. – The Lackawanna College Athletics Department is happy to announce that 48 student-athletes were cited as All-Academic by the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) for the 2023-2024 scholastic year, in a release from the national governing body on Thursday, July 18th. Every intercollegiate sport was represented...
Flash mob marriage proposal captivates Downtown Scranton with song and dance
SCRANTON, Pa. (WOLF) — A flash mob converged this evening in Downtown Scranton in front of Pappas Pizza all for one man's marriage proposal. It was elaborately orchestrated, with a number of people in attendance, full of song and dance almost like something out of a movie. Thankfully, the woman who was proposed to said yes.
Three Geisinger hospitals recognized as ‘high-performing’
Three Geisinger hospitals have been recognized for high performance in the 2024-2025 U.S. News & World Report “Best Hospitals” rankings, including two named as a 2024-2025 Best Hospital. Geisinger Medical Center and Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center were named among the Best Hospitals in Pennsylvania, with Geisinger Wyoming...
Innovation at Work: Lackawanna College Launches Groundbreaking Clinical Education Consortium
Lackawanna College is excited to announce its partnerships with the American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine (AACOM), the City of Scranton, and several regional healthcare organizations to establish the Northeast Pennsylvania Clinical Education Consortium (NEPCEC). This initiative marks a significant milestone in clinical education, aimed at creating a robust healthcare network in the region.
Rockin’ the River returns for second week
Tired of ads? Subscribers enjoy a distraction-free reading experience. The second Rockin’ the River show of the summer included a local supergroup, a tribute to one of the great American bands, and a surprise marriage proposal. Needless to say, it was an eventful Friday evening on the Susquehanna. The...
Draft Day for registered nurses in Scranton
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— A local draft day held today wasn’t about fielding a sports team, but filling out medical teams. Commonwealth health hosted “Draft day 2024” at Moses Taylor Hospital in Scranton. The event celebrated the first graduating seniors from Jersey College Nursing School in Teterboro, New Jersey. These students were signed for RN […]
Local lemonade stands raises money for Griffin Pond
DURYEA, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— A young girl is working hard to raise money for Griffin Pond Animal Shelter. This is Avery’s fifth year having a lemonade stand raising money for animal shelters in the area. On top of just lemonade you can get hot dogs, tie dye shirts, baked goods, popcorn, chips, snacks, and new […]
Day two of the 100th annual Solemn Novena
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— It’s day two of the 100th Annual Solemn Novena at St. Ann’s Basilica in Scranton. 28/22 News stopped by today’s 11:45 a.m. mass and Novena service. Hundreds attended the outdoor mass with friends, family, and even on their own. They prayed to Saint Ann, the mother of Mary and grandmother of […]
Arrest made after alleged burglary at a Pittston tavern
PITTSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police say they arrested a man on a warrant for an alleged burglary at a tavern in Pittston. On Friday, the Pittston City Police Department said they served a felony arrest warrant on Donald James Thomas, 45 of Duryea. Investigators stated In May Thomas burglarized Stephanie’s Tavern on Main Street […]
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