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Power cut to over 30K in NorCo during Met-Ed substation malfunction, utility says
More than 30,000 Northampton County customers were in the dark over the weekend due to a malfunction at a Palmer Township power substation, a Met-Ed spokesman said. Met-Ed spokesman Todd Meyers told lehighvalleylive.com the widespread outages began around 4 p.m. Sunday. They affected Met-Ed customers, including: 1,400 in Bath; 4,200 in Easton; 1,000 in East Allen Township; 5,200 in Forks Township; 2,400 in Lehigh Township; 950 in Lower Nazareth Township; 1,600 in Moore Township; 9,200 in Palmer Township; 1,000 in Upper Nazareth Township; 1,000 in Nazareth; and 2,700 in Wilson Borough.
Lehigh Valley high school football: Colonial-Schuylkill football Week 6 stat heroes plus District 11 playoff picture
One team dropped from the ranks of the unbeatens (Williams Valley) and another (Palmerton) picked up its first victory of the season in Week 6. No school yet has been turned green in the District 11 power rankings with only four weeks left in the regular season, signifying it has clinched a playoff berth. But several are mere formalities. Here’s a breakdown of where things stand in each ...
Pennsylvania county manager sued over plans to end use of drop boxes for mail-in ballots
Three residents of a northeastern Pennsylvania county sued Tuesday to overturn a local official's announcement that she will prevent all four of its drop boxes from being deployed for use by those voting by mail and absentee ballot in the Nov. 5 election.The lawsuit in Luzerne County argues county manager Romilda Crocamo lacks authority for statements made last month that the county would not use drop boxes “because of purported safety and security concerns.” Drop boxes are used to hand over completed ballots by those who don't want to put mail-in ballots through the mail. The voters who...
Darryl Strawberry to Share Inspiring Journey at Tomorrow's Prayer Breakfast
Monroe County-PA, Tomorrow's prayer breakfast promises to be a memorable event as we welcome baseball legend Darryl Strawberry to share his remarkable journey of triumph, trials, and redemption. Known for his electrifying presence on the field, Strawberry is celebrated as one of the most formidable home run hitters in baseball history. His nicknames, such as "Straw's Sweet Swing," "Strawberry's Field Forever," and "The Legendary Straw Man," speak volumes of his prowess and influence in the game.
Lane restriction near Sheetz on Route 309
KINGSTON TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — PennDOT announced a lane restriction will be placed on Route 309 near Sheetz on Monday and Tuesday. According to PennDOT, there will be lane restrictions on Route 309 near Sheetz in Kingston Township on September 30 and October 1. The lane restriction will be between Sheetz and Carverton and […]
NEPA working to help those impacted by Hurricane Helene
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — NEPA is working to help those impacted by Hurricane Helene in North Carolina. From Tuesday through Saturday, McCarthy Tire Service is working with AMP Global Strategies to collect supplies. They are accepting donations of water, non-perishable food items, baby supplies, toiletries, sanitizer, and other supplies. You can bring your donations […]
Getting into the Halloween spirit in Exeter
EXETER, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU — Tuesday is October 1, and many across NEPA are already getting into the Halloween holiday spirit by decorating. One house in Exeter on Wyoming Avenue is ready to send a chill down everyone’s spine with its large displays of animatronics, themed lighting pumpkins, and Erie music. Many drivers in the […]
Mountain Top preteen finds herself in glitz, glamour
EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — A 10-year-old girl from Mountain Top has found herself in the glitz and glamour of the national pageant spotlight. In this week’s segment of Here’s to You Kid, 28/22 News takes a look at US American Miss Pennsylvania preteen, 10-year-old Elise Farmer. “This was my first ever pageant I’ve only ever […]
Toys for Tots kicks off in Luzerne County
LUZERNE COUNTY, Pa. — The U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots collection is officially underway, and one club in Luzerne County is helping to kickstart the season. The Hanover Township Lions Club held a kick-off event Tuesday to help spread the word and offer families information about how to apply to receive toys this holiday season.
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