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New Report Details Terrifying Threat of Trump’s Election Deniers
At least 70 pro–Donald Trump election denialists are working as election officials in key swing states, according to a report published Monday from Rolling Stone and the right-wing extremism research newsletter American Doom.Officials who had promoted election conspiracy theories were identified in at least 16 counties in six swing states: Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada, North Carolina, and Pennsylvania. These individuals were identified through scouring coverage of refusals to certify 2020 election results and other denialist behavior, as well as sifting through the social media profiles of election officials in these states. Across these swing states, Trump loyalists stand ready to...
Man accused of inappropriate contact with 13-year-old
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A man is facing charges after he was found allegedly having inappropriate contact with a 13-year-old. On July 25 officers said they investigated a report of sexual assault against a minor. Police say they interviewed the accused, Brant Everett, 25, who admitted to his role in having inappropriate contact with […]
Grant Supports McNichols Plaza Student STEM Experience
The University of Scranton received a $1,000 community events grant from the Scranton Area Community Foundation. The grant will support an interactive field trip for fourth grade students at McNichols Plaza Elementary School in South Scranton to the University’s Loyola Science Center to learn more about STEM fields. Under...
12th Annual Jewish Food Festival kicks off in Scranton
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A much-anticipated celebration of ethnic food is underway in Scranton. The 12th Annual Jewish Food Festival kicked off Sunday at Nay Aug Park. The food fest serves up cultural cuisine at the Everhart Pavilion. The taste-tempting smell of falafel, schnitzel, knish, and much more helped bring out a hungry crowd […]
Woman allegedlly steals more than $500 of items from dollar store
Allenwood, Pa. — A Scranton woman was arrested after she concealed $527 of items in a bag at a dollar store and left without paying. Belinda Sepkoski, 50, went to the Allenwood Dollar General store on July 21 where she took a pink canvas bag inside the store and started filling it with merchandise, according to the affidavit. The store manager told Trp. Casey Ward of state police at Milton...
Fire Tears Through Choconut Market in Friendsville
A fast-moving early-morning fire ripped through an iconic Susquehanna County business. The blaze at the Choconut Market at 26555 State Route 267 in Friendsville was reported shortly after 5:30 a.m. Sunday. Multiple explosions were heard before the first firefighters arrived at the scene, which is located just south of Quaker...
Player Previews in 100 Days – Day 75: Lidge Kellum, Wyoming Area HS
NEPAfootball.com WVC Div 2 All-Star-Offensive Athlete. Coaches Comments: Lidge has been rapidly rising through his college evaluations, and has the potential to be one of the best in District 2. He is an explosive, dynamic playmaker that can impact all three phases of the game. He is a glider, who accelerates quickly and runs with his eyes. As a receiver, he has good hands, with the speed to take the top off of coverage and run after the catch. Dangerous in the return game. Solid academic student-athlete, with high character and strong work ethic. Lidge’s presence as a senior leader will be critical to our team’s success.