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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....
Update: Heat advisory issued for part of Pennsylvania until Friday evening
The National Weather Service issued an updated heat advisory at 8:18 a.m. on Thursday valid from noon until Friday 8 p.m. for Franklin, Perry, Dauphin, Lebanon, Cumberland, Adams, York and Lancaster counties. The weather service says, "Heat index values up to 103 degrees expected." "Hot temperatures and high humidity may...
S&T Bank Welcomes Peter G. Gurt to the Board of Directors
S&T Bank has welcomed Peter Gurt to its board of directors, bringing 35+ years of experience in academic leadership and community engagement. S&T Bank has welcomed Peter Gurt to its board of directors. With over 35 years of experience in academic leadership and community engagement, Gurt brings a wealth of strategic competency to S&T’s board.
Harris takes 4-point lead in Pennsylvania; Casey up 5 on McCormick: poll
New Pennsylvania polling shows Democrats in the lead for both the presidential and Senate races in the state. According to a survey released Tuesday by Susquehanna Polling, Vice President Harris has a 4-point lead over former President Trump. Harris, who entered the race just more than a week ago after...
Pa.'s last Buca di Beppo abruptly closes its doors in Berks
SPRING TWP., Pa. — A restaurant chain known for its family-style Italian dishes and eclectic, vintage décor, has closed its last location in Pennsylvania. Buca di Beppo, a chain of more than 40 full-service Italian restaurants nationwide, in recent days closed its location at 2745 Paper Mill Rd. in Spring Township, Berks County.
Senator Casey Introduces HIRRE Prosecutors Act to Support Local Prosecutors
Today, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) introduced the bipartisan Helping Improve Recruitment and Retention Efforts for (HIRRE) Prosecutors Act, aimed at enhancing the capabilities of local prosecutors to uphold public safety. This new legislation seeks to establish a federal competitive grant program that will enable district attorneys to more effectively hire, train, and retain staff, ensuring their ability to prosecute cases and maintain the rule of law.
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