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'Shook me right out of bed' | Man struck by lightning while sleeping during Monday night's storm
CARBONDALE, Pa. — It's a sunny, bright day outside the Grohol's home in Carbondale. It's a drastic difference from the storms that rolled through Monday night in Lackawanna County. The only evidence of that storm is left on Michael Grohol's body. "This is where the blood was coming up....
Another Public Pool with Problems This Time its Monticello, New York
I am a homeowner in the Hudson Valley but I don't have a pool. Honestly, I feel like this is the summer to have a pool. The heat and humidity are making me wish I had invested in a pool just so I could have used it this past month.
Holy Ghost Byzantine Catholic Church to hold rummage sale
Holy Ghost Byzantine Catholic Church will host its annual rummage sale Aug. 2-4 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the La Salle Academy Gym, 309 First Ave., Jessup. Items for the sale will be accepted any Wednesday through Saturday, from 9 a.m. to noon, at the gym until July 27. Seated, from left: Helen Stefko, Joan Kutchmanich, Jean Ziminskas, Jerry Ziminskas and Diane Prebish. Standing: John Wasilnak; Mary Lou Ritzco; Margaret Esgro; Ellie Barkowski; Amy Bomba; Donna Pegula, chairwoman; Gregory Dick; Father Timothy Kennedy and Angela Kennedy.
Man Killed By State Trooper In Thompson After Striking Officer With Car, Police Say
The incident occurred in Sullivan County at 2:20 a.m. on Tuesday, July 16, on Rock Hill Drive in the town of Thompson. According to Trooper Steven Nevel of the New York State Police, troopers were involved in a vehicle pursuit with the driver, identified as Orange County resident Albert Melendez of Middletown.
Last-minute tickets to see Impractical Jokers in Upstate NY this weekend
The cast of truTV/TBS’ “Impractical Jokers” — James “Murr” Murray, Brian “Q” Quinn and Salvatore “Sal” Vulcano — are returning to Upstate New York for two more must-see live shows this weekend: One at the Bethel Woods Center For The Arts in Bethel on Friday, July 19 and the other at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center in Saratoga Springs on Saturday, July 20.
Selective Insurance: Q2 Earnings Snapshot
BRANCHVILLE, N.J. (AP) — BRANCHVILLE, N.J. (AP) — Selective Insurance Group Inc. (SIGI) on Thursday reported a loss of $63.3 million in its second quarter. The Branchville, New Jersey-based company said it had a loss of $1.08 per share. Losses, adjusted for investment gains, came to $1.10 per share.
City team prepares for 90th Dream Game
DUNMORE, Pa. — We caught up with the City team over the weekend, practicing at Dunmore High School. Dunmore head coach Kevin McHale is running this year's group of City all-stars. The team has had a handful of practices and hopes to come out on top, because this year's...
Inspiring the next generation of game wardens in Wayne County
WAYNE COUNTY, Pa. — Campers are soaking up the sun at the Rockport Hunting Club in Newfoundland with members of the Pennsylvania Game Commission. They're learning all about what it takes to become a game warden. "Game wardens, it's basically like almost the equivalent of a police officer, but...
Police: Four escape injury in gunfire in Lackawanna County
DICKSON CITY, Pa. — Four people escaped injury Tuesday when a gunman shot at their car in Lackawanna County, authorities said. The investigation began around 1:30 a.m. upon reports of gunfire on Commerce Boulevard near Business Route 6 in Dickson City. Borough Police Chief William Bilinski said a man reportedly fired at least twice at a car occupied by four people.
Community calendar: Week of 7/18/24
All Saints Orthodox Church, 211 Willow Ave., Olyphant, offers a frozen pierogi sale from 9 to 11 a.m. every Friday and 10:30 a.m. to noon every Sunday in the basement of the church. Christ Episcopal Church, 700 Delaware St., Forest City, will be accepting donations of new or gently used...
SUNY Sullivan’s Green Residences welcoming students for Fall 2024
LOCH SHELDRAKE- In 2010, SUNY Sullivan commissioned the construction of eco-friendly townhouses that were ahead of their time. Designed and built by the Goshen-based Ruby Group, these student residences have stood as a model of sustainability and energy efficiency for over a decade, earning accolades and certifications, including a Platinum LEED rating.
Double “R” Twirlettes celebrate 75th anniversary
The Double “R” Twirlettes recently celebrated their 75th anniversary at the group’s annual recital. The show was titled “1949 — World Events, Inventions, and Famous Birthdays.” The Twirlettes performed to songs representing important happenings that occurred the year the group was established. The Twirlettes,...
Crews respond to reports of a man struck by lightning in Lackawanna County
LACKAWANNA COUNTY, Pa. — Severe storms rolled through the area Monday evening, causing plenty of damage and leaving thousands without power. Around 10 p.m., authorities in Lackawanna County say they were called to a home on Cranberry Avenue in Carbondale for an elderly man reportedly struck by lightning through a window.
2,000 bags of heroin/fentanyl seized, man convicted of drug delivery resulting in death
PIKE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A jury verdict convicted a man in the death of a victim who died of an overdose after was found with over 2,000 bags of heroin/fentanyl. Pike County District Attorney Ray Tonkin announced a jury convicted Kenneth Smith, 42, of Honesdale in the death of a Pike County resident in April […]
Wayne County Commissioners summer youth soccer camp attracts nearly 100 players
HONESDALE — The future of local boys and girls soccer appears to be exceedingly bright as evidenced by a stellar turnout at the 2024 Wayne County Commissioners youth summer camp. Under the direction of current Honesdale girls varsity coach Becky Kretschmer, nearly 100 local youngsters attended the clinic, which...
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