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Carl Klaus
Born in Dickson City, PA in 1939, he was the son of Frank and Helen (Kriger) Klaus. A graduate of Dickson City High school, Carl enlisted in the Army in 1959 (assigned to the Signal Corps), spending most of his active duty in Paris, France. For over 55 years, Carl...
LITTLE LEAGUE ROUNDUP: Lonzinski helps Lakeland edge Green Ridge
Gavin Lonzinski allowed two hits and struck out 10 over 4.2 innings as Lakeland defeated Green Ridge, 2-0, in a District 32 Little League Majors Baseball game Friday night in Dickson City. Brody Muehleisen picked up the save, striking out three in 1.1 innings of relief. Muehleisen had an RBI...
Rebate program a lifeline for seniors
DUNMORE — Gov. Josh Shapiro visited the Robert Dougherty Dunmore High Rise Monday morning to announce rebates on property taxes and rent paid last year are now being distributed and to remind seniors there is still time to apply for relief. The initial distribution through the Property Tax/Rent Rebate...
Local gymnasts bring home the hardware from prestigious meets
WHITE MILLS — This past weekend, Simone Biles locked up her third trip to the Olympic Games with a scintillating performance at the U.S. Gymnastic Trials in Minneapolis. At 27, Biles is now one of the oldest gymnasts ever to qualify for Team USA. She'll join Jordan Chiles, Sunisa Lee, Jade Carey and...
'A dark day for America:' Shapiro blasts immunity ruling, vows support for Biden
Gov. Josh Shapiro gave full-throated backing Monday to President Joe Biden’s reelection while sharply criticizing a Supreme Court ruling that offers President Donald Trump limited immunity from his Jan. 6 riot charges. Shapiro was asked about Biden’s shaky debate performance and the court ruling during an appearance at a...
NYU grad cyclist fatally struck by Bronx driver in New Jersey
A 22-year-old New York University graduate was killed in New Jersey after being run down from behind while riding his bicycle in New Jersey. Damian Baranowski, a Port Jervis native raised in Pennsylvania, was hit by a 21-year-old driver from the Bronx, according to NJ.com. The driver then struck a utility pole on Route 206 in Sussex County, which caused her Nissan to flip, leaving the motorist ...
Port Jervis blends social work with policing
PORT JERVIS – Port Jervis Police Department’s chief and staff have embraced what is an increasing national trend toward blending social work with policing to keep communities safe, while offering follow-up help to those struggling with any number of life issues. Lisa Wattoff, a police social work intern...
Wayne County man sent to prison for COVID-19 fraud schemes
WAYNE COUNTY, Pa. — A man from Wayne County was sentenced to more than 12 years in prison for his role in COVID-19 pandemic fraud schemes. Christopher Miller, 36, formerly of Newfoundland, was sentenced last week to 149 months in prison following his convictions of bank fraud, aggravated identity theft, and unlawful monetary transactions.
Body of missing swimmer recovered in Pike County
The body of a missing swimmer was recovered in Pike County. National Park Service rangers and dive team members from Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area and Upper Delaware National Scenic and Recreational River and volunteers from the Milford Fire Department, Milford Ambulance, Port Jervis and Bushkill Dive Teams, and Dingman Township, Sparrowbush, and Huguenot Dive Rescue Teams searched for a missing man who was last seen swimming in the Delaware River at Milford Beach on Saturday afternoon around 3:15 pm.
Bicyclist killed after being struck from behind by vehicle on Route 206
A 22-year-old bicyclist from Pennsylvania was killed after being struck from behind by a car while riding on the shoulder of Route 206 in Sussex County on Saturday, officials said. Damian Baranowski was riding northbound in Sandyston at about 2:50 p.m. when the car hit him, State Police said. The...
Barn Sale and Holiday Cottage Sale on Saturday
A Barn Sale and Holiday Cottage Sale are planned from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, July 6 at Lusscroft Farm, 50 Neilson Road, Wantage. The Lusscroft Barn is filled with tools, toys, jewelry, books, lamps, wall art, sporting goods, decorative items for the home, glassware, kitchen items, craft and pet items, and vintage and collectible items.
Tickets on Sale! Radio City Christmas Spectacular Bus Trip on December 8th
The Town of Thompson Youth Program will be travelling to see the Christmas Spectacular on Sunday December 8, 2024 by bus and all Thompson youth are invited to join us. The cost is free for children and an adult ticket is $125 (plus fees) and all participants must be residents of the town. Your group must be accompanied by an adult chaperone, who must also purchase a ticket. One adult per child max, and up to 3 kids per adult max. Adults must accompany a Thompson youth.
Ocean County Man Drowns Swimming In Delaware River
JACKSON – A 24-year-old Jackson man drowned in the Delaware River while swimming at a national park, officials said. Jeysson Ariel Osorio-Reyes was missing for four hours before divers found his body off Milford Beach at the Delaware Water Gap. According to witnesses, he was last seen around 3:15...
Gov. Shapiro highlights tax rebate program
DUNMORE, Pa. — The governor made a stop in Dunmore on Monday to tout the expansion of the state's property tax-rent rebate program. He signed the expansion to help older adults last year. It made more seniors eligible for rebates and raised the maximum rebate from $650 to $1,000.
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