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D.A. Provides Update to Sunbury Shooting
SUNBURY, NORTHUMBERLAND CO. (WOLF) — On August 15th, investigators responded to an area near the Northumberland County Courthouse and the Weis Market on Market Street in Sunbury. On scene, officers found Dayveon Creel of Sunbury shot once in the chest during a homicide trial’s lunch break. Northumberland County...
Police searching for man who broke into residences
MONROE CO. (WOLF) — Police in Monroe County are searching for a man accused of breaking into different residences in Stroudsburg. According to Stroud Area Regional Police, Marvin Ovniel Hernandez-Perez is charged with burglary, indecent assault, trespassing and related charges in connection to incidents in 2021. On Sept. 27,...
Teen facing charges after stabbing in Scranton
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A teen is being charged after he allegedly stabbed another man during an argument in Scranton. According to the Scranton Police Department, on Friday morning officers were called to a reported stabbing in the 800 block of Hickory Street. The suspect later identified as Nymere Canada, 19, fled the scene […]
Bloomsburg Athletics Hall of Fame: Pete Rinella '95 • Wrestling
BLOOMSBURG, Pa. - The Bloomsburg department of athletics recently announced its 2024 Athletics Hall of Fame Induction Class. This year's inductees are Nikki Hartranft '04 (field hockey), Christine Krebs '01 (women's soccer), Jen Bryan '03 (women's basketball), Vanessa Sterner '02 (softball), and Pete Rinella '95 (wrestling). Each day this week, we will celebrate one of our five inductees.
Stopping the growing mosquito population in Plains Township
PLAINS TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A sharp rise in the area’s mosquito population has prompted officials to try and stop the spread in Luzerne County. The Luzerne Conservation District sprayed in Plains Township Thursday, just one of several cities affected in Luzerne County. The mosquito spray, known as aqua-duet, is applied at a rate […]
Ex-Scranton Mayor Bill Courtright released from prison to home confinement
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA CO. (WOLF) — Former Scranton Mayor Bill Courtright has been released from prison to home confinement, FOX56 has learned. Officials confirmed to FOX56 that Courtright was released to home confinement on Tuesday after spending less than four years in prison. The Federal Bureau of Prisons no longer...
Weis Market celebrates re-opening in Poconos
TANNERSVILLE, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Weis Market is celebrating the re-opening of its store in the Poconos. Weis Markets on Route 611 in Tannersville got some major upgrades. They got a new deli, upgraded bakery, expanded floral department, and increased variety throughout the store. They also donated to several local organizations. “We were really happy […]
Lehman Engineers 18th Annual Horse Trail Ride & Walk
HOLLIDAYSBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) — Dreams Go On is a non-profit therapeutic horseback riding organization who serves adults and children with autism, and those who are physically challenged, receive mental or behavioral therapy. The Lehman Engineers 18th Annual Horse Trail Ride & Walk is their largest annual fundraiser. Last year, they raised over $40,000 and over $380,000 to date. The money raised helps to pay for vet fees, horse needs, leases for barn stalls, lead instructors, and off sets Need based scholarships for riders. This is a program run on the generosity of volunteers.
Man faces felony charges for financially exploiting elderly neighbor
WILLIAMSPORT, LYCOMING CO. (WOLF) — A man turned himself in to police this week on charges of financially exploiting an elderly person. According to the Lycoming Regional Police Department, 61-year-old Lorenzo Petrella turned himself in to police Thursday morning. Police say he went to his 96-year-old neighbor's house multiple...
Gas prices could drop to 6-month low this holiday weekend
As drivers head out to enjoy the Labor Day weekend, gas prices nationally are expected to drop to their lowest point in six months, and 50 cents less than they were a year ago. The average price nationally for a gallon of regular is expected to be $3.27 on Labor...
Jewish family can have anti-hate yard signs after neighbor used slur, court says
A Jewish family had the free-speech right to blanket their yard with signs decrying hate and racism after their next-door neighbor hurled an antisemitic slur at them during a property dispute 10 years ago, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court has ruled. The court decided Simon and Toby Galapo were exercising their...
WAS IT YOU? Scotland convenience store sold $2.68 million jackpot winner on Thursday!
30 August 2024- A jackpot-winning Pennsylvania Lottery Match 6 Lotto ticket worth $2,680,000 from the Thursday, August 29 drawing was sold in Franklin County. The ticket correctly matched all six winning numbers, 6-8-16-20-30-39, to win the $2,680,000 jackpot prize, less applicable withholding. Corner Convenience & Smoke Store, 3815 Scotland Main St., Chambersburg, will earn a $10,000 bonus for selling the big winning ticket.
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