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Crews rescue entrapped female from fire in Dunmore
DUNMORE, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Crews responded to a structure fire with entrapment on Monday night in Lackawanna County. First responders were dispatched to the 700 block of East Drinker Street at 9:45 p.m. All units responding were advised a female was in the bathroom on the second floor and couldn’t get out through the […]
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 […]
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...
Honoring the fallen and learning leadership skills
WILKES-BARRE, Pa. — Kirby Park was filled with students enrolled in the State Police Law and Leadership Academy. "A program we started about four years ago to assist individuals seeking a career in law enforcement," explained Master Trooper David Peters, the Director of the Northeast Law and Leadership Academy. " To understand the challenges that are involved with natural law enforcement, Academy, fitness, military drill academics, time management and actually stress management as well."
Abington Spa employees put passionate into their work
CLARKS SUMMIT — Abington Spa was voted best nail salon in the 2024 Best of Lackawanna County awards. The full-service spa and salon — with its state-of-the-art equipment — specializes in massage therapy, facials, hair cutting, color highlights and waxing. Owner Victoria Pasqualicchio opened Abington Spa nine-and-a-half...
Aliquippa Dominates Class 4A State Finals Led by Tiqwai Hayes: PA High School Football 2023 Recap
Aliquippa claimed the 2023 PIAA Class 4A state championship, dominating Dallas 60-14. The Quips scored on their first four possessions, showcasing a standout performance from junior running back Tiqwai Hayes, a Penn State commit, who rushed for 222 yards and three touchdowns. Hayes electrified the crowd with impressive runs, particularly a 61-yarder with multiple cutbacks. Meanwhile, the Aliquippa defense was formidable, forcing six turnovers, including five interceptions.
Making sure no kid goes hungry in Berwick
BERWICK, COLUMBIA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Making sure no child goes hungry was the goal Monday in Columbia County. More than 150 families received a free, healthy, and nutritional lunch on Monday in Berwick. Dozens of volunteers from the Youth Action Center and For the Cause Teen Center teamed up with local food banks to give […]
What the Fluff Paw Spa owner shares love for animals
Jul. 31—Chelsea Maslar became a pet groomer in order to make some extra cash. Little did she know that choice would change everything and lead her down a career path she never even considered. "I just fell into it and never fell back out," said Maslar, 33. "I absolutely...
Woman rescued from fire in Dunmore
DUNMORE, Pa. — One person was rescued from a fire in Lackawanna County. Flames broke out at a building along Drinker Street around 10 p.m. Monday night. Officials say the fire started in an apartment above a business in the building. A woman was rescued from the apartment; she...
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