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Denise Ebersole of The Metcalf Mansion -- Why NEPA?
Most of Denise Ebersole’s days as a kid were spent inside Marty’s Market, her family’s grocery store in Meshoppen. She credits her time there for introducing her to a genuine love of people and stories. She went on to graduate from Tunkhannock High School. And, despite not being really sure she wanted to, Denise succumbed to peer pressure (and the idea that she’d be the only one left in town) and shipped off to college at Bloomsburg University. And from there, it’d be about 20 years before she came back.
Lancaster man sues company over alleged child abuse at juvenile facility
A 20-year-old Lancaster man has filed a lawsuit in Lancaster County Court alleging staff members at a Luzerne County juvenile center abused him while he was placed there as a 13-year-old. In a complaint filed last month, Friday Butcher claims he was physically restrained and assaulted multiple times by staff...
Diocese of Scranton priest found guilty of sexual abuse under church law
Monsignor Joseph P. Kelly is guilty under canon law of the sexual abuse of two minors. The Diocese of Scranton announced the findings on Tuesday, ending a four-year disciplinary process. Seven individuals alleged that Kelly had sexually abused them as children prior to October of 2020, the Diocese said. Kelly...
Luzerne County man allegedly uses Kik for child porn
PLAINS, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A Luzerne County man was arrested after police say child pornography material was sent through a social media app. According to the criminal complaint, in February of 2024, officials received a Cybertip of suspected child pornography that was generated through a company known as Kik Messenger. Officials several videos containing […]
Woman rescued from fire in Dunmore
DUNMORE, LACKAWANNA CO. (WOLF) — Firefighters rescued a woman from a fire in Lackawanna County Monday night. Crews responded to a fire at a multi-unit mixed occupancy building along the 700 block of E. Drinker St. in Dunmore around 9:45 p.m. A woman was rescued from the second floor...
Irem Temple Restoration Receives Crucial Grant Funding
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE CO. (WOLF) — In 1907 construction began on what would become one of the “crown jewels” of downtown Wilkes-Barre, the Irem Temple. Fast forward to the 1980s and the building became inactive. However, in 2019, a group of people aimed at revitalizing the space took control.
Keystone and Penn State wrestlers team up to host youth wrestling clinic
LA PLUME, Pa. — Youth camps and clinics are a summer time staple. Keystone college senior, Quinton Frampton, came up with the idea of hosting a youth wrestling clinic at the college as a way to give back to the kids, and as a way to connect with an old friend.
School Briefs 8/1/24
The following local students graduated from the university during the spring 2024 semester:. • Elizabeth Brace, Dunmore, CU-Bloomsburg. • Mia Grant, Dunmore, CU-Bloomsburg. • Breanna Koslowski, Scott Twp., CU-Bloomsburg cum laude. • Shane Murphy, Dunmore, CU-Bloomsburg cum laude. • Matthew Phillips, Scott Twp., CU-Bloomsburg. • Carlo Possanza, Archbald, CU-Bloomsburg. •...
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