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The Pilot Mind Drone Academy to launch in Pittston, offering specialized drone training
PITTSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY(WOLF) — In recent years, the drone market has experienced a tremendous amount of growth. One local man has traveled around the world flying drones and is now bringing a new program to northeastern pa to teach others. Dr. John Duesler, founder of The Pilot Mind Drone...
Southwind Celsius hot 1:51.1 winner at Pocono
Wilkes-Barre, PA — The Captain Crunch gelding Southwind Celsius was last at the quarter in the $17,000 featured pace Tuesday afternoon (July 30) at Pocono Downs at Mohegan Pennsylvania, but with astute handling from driver Braxten Boyd, the strong closer actually got a good trip and won in a career best 1:51.1.
Wilkes Recognizes Excellence at Annual TREC Awards
Wilkes University recognized nine faculty and staff members at the 2024 Teacher Recognition and Effectiveness Committee (TREC) Awards Ceremony. The recipients of this year’s awards are:. Joyce Victor, 2024 Carpenter Award Recipient. Joyce Victor, associate professor of nursing, received the Carpenter Award for Teaching. The award, considered Wilkes’ highest...
Arrest made in Wilkes-Barre homicide investigation
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A man has been arrested for his alleged connection to a deadly stabbing in Wilkes-Barre. On Tuesday, the Wilkes-Barre City Police Department stated they arrested Jaime Knights, 63, of Wilkes-Barre, who was wanted in connection to the homicide of 33-year-old Scott Knox. Knights was arrested on July 25 in Bath, […]
PA nursing facility employees awarded historic $35.8 million judgement for stolen wages
Pittsburgh, Pa. (WJET/WFXP) — After a five-year legal battle, a federal court in Pittsburgh has awarded one of the largest wage recovery judgments in U.S. history to current and former employees of 15 residential skilled nursing, rehabilitation and assisted living facilities. The United States Department of Labor (DOL) announced Tuesday the court awarded $35.8 million […]
Details into lawsuit filed against Dunmore School District
DUNMORE, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A family in Dunmore has filed a lawsuit against the Dunmore School District and several parents claiming that the school failed to protect their disabled son from severe bullying. David and Bridget Humphreys claim their son, who is on the autism spectrum, had his civil rights violated while in a […]
Man accused of chasing woman with machete
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police say a man upset over an air conditioner chased a woman with a machete in Scranton. According to the Scranton Police Department, on July 27 officers were called to North Summer Avene in Scranton for a report of a man threatening someone with a knife. Once on the scene, […]
WREST: Fox To Return To Helm Of Wrestling Program
SCRANTON, Pa. – The Lackawanna College Athletics Department is happy to announce the hiring of the coach who started it all, as John Fox makes his triumphant return to the Lackawanna College wrestling program as head coach for both the men's and women's teams. "I am very grateful for...
MSOC: Jameson Tabbed As Men’s Soccer Mentor
SCRANTON, Pa. – The Lackawanna College Athletics Department is happy to announce that Leland Jameson has been named as the next varsity men's soccer coach, set to lead the program starting with the 2024 campaign. Jameson comes to the Falcons with both professional playing experience and coaching experience at...
Two new cases of West Nile Virus found in Lackawanna County
LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Two new cases of West Nile Virus have been found in Lackawanna County. Two mosquitoes tested positive for the virus in Moosic and Scranton. This is the fifth and sixth case of West Nile found in mosquitoes this year in Lackawanna County. Experts say to protect yourself from insects by wearing […]
Gun Trafficking Group Operated In Pottstown, Boyertown: Prosecutors
The group, which operated out of its alleged members' homes and storage units in Pottstown and Boyertown, "specialized in the acquisition and distribution of illegal firearms," prosecutors said. The investigation began in February, when suspected member James Hiller showed up at Pottstown Hospital with a stab wound, according to authorities....
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