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Adamczyk sweeps Monticello NAADA divisions
Monticello, NY — Andrew Adamczyk nabbed victories in the pair of $7,500 divisions of the North American Amateur Drivers Association (NAADA) Trot at Monticello Raceway on Wednesday (July 3). In the first division, Adamczyk popped off a pocket ride to a 1:59.4 victory with Explosive Ridge. Adamczyk secured the...
WWII veteran from Honesdale, 100, shares story as a battlefield medic in Aleutian Islands
Just a few days after turning 100, Tony Battaglia shared his recollections as a U.S. Army medic serving in the embattled Aleutian Islands during World War II. "It was a long time ago," the Honesdale resident said, freely recalling that time over 80 years past. Pfc. Battaglia was born June...
Swan Lake First Nation celebrates rebuilt powwow arbour
Swan Lake First Nation in southwestern Manitoba is holding its annual powwow just weeks after a tornado badly damaged the community's powwow arbour. CBC's Chelsea Kemp speaks with Chief Jason Daniels and powwow committee members Wanda McKinney-Cameron and Emilie McKinney about what it means to see the arbour repaired in time for the big event.
'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...
Edwin K. Halewicz
Edwin K. Halewicz 93, of Mount Pocono passed away Monday afternoon in St. Luke’s Hospital Monroe Campus in Stroud Township. Edwin was born in Passaic, New Jersey, a son of the late Joseph and Frances (Holub) Halewicz. Edwin was educated in the New Jersey school system and spent his working career as a union truck driver until his retirement.
N.J. man, 24, drowns during weekend swim in Delaware River Water Gap
A South Jersey man drowned in the Delaware River while swimming off of a beach at a national park in Pennsylvania, officials said Saturday. About four hours after going missing, divers retrieved the body of 24-year-old Jeysson Ariel Osorio-Reyes, of Jackson Township in Ocean County, off Milford Beach at the Delaware Water Gap, National Park Service officials said.
Body recovered of missing swimmer in Pike County
MILFORD, PIKE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Officials release they have recovered the body of the man who went missing while swimming in the Delaware River at Milford Beach. According to Pike County Communications Center, first responders were conducting a water recovery at Milford Beach after a male went under and never resurfaced Saturday afternoon. Officials say the […]
New Jersey swimmer drowns near Delaware Water Gap
A New Jersey swimmer was found dead Saturday evening after drowning near the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area. Jeysson Ariel Osorio-Reyes, 24, was found at 7 p.m. near Milford Beach in Pike County, according to National Park Service officials. He was last seen at approximately 3 p.m. Saturday. Witnesses saw Osorio-Reyes swimming mid-channel in the river before he disappeared under ...
Guilty Pleas Entered in Wallkill Narcotics Trafficking Case
WALLKILL, NY — Orange County District Attorney David M. Hoovler announced the successful conclusion of a significant narcotics investigation resulting in guilty pleas from two men involved in cocaine trafficking.…
Body of missing swimmer recovered from the Delaware River
DELAWARE WATER GAP NATIONAL RECREATION AREA – The body of 24-year-old Jeysson Ariel Osorio-Reyes of Jackson Township was recovered on Saturday at 7:00 p.m. from the waters of the Delaware River near Milford Beach within the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, according to the National Park Service. Osorio-Reyes...
Body of missing New Jersey swimmer recovered from Delaware River near Milford Beach
The body of a missing New Jersey swimmer was recovered Saturday evening from the Delaware River near Milford Beach. According to the National Park Service, 24-year-old Jeysson Ariel Osorio-Reyes of Jackson Township was last seen around 3:15 p.m., about 75 yards from the Pennsylvania shoreline in Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area.
Community event brings awareness to mental health
DUNMORE, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Saturday families in the Greater Scranton Area made it out to the YMCA in Dunmore for a “Thriving Together” event. The free community event serves to bring awareness and celebrate the organization’s well-being initiative “Mental health is wealth.” Dozens made it out to enjoy tons of family fun activities like […]
Ransomware gang claims hack on Pennsylvania hospital
The Monti ransomware group claimed responsibility for a data breach at Wayne Memorial Hospital in Honesdale, Pa., Security Affairs reported July 1. The Monti ransomware gang claimed responsibility for hacking the 114-bed not-for-profit hospital and added it to its Tor leak site. Additionally, the hackers claimed they have stolen data...
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