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NEPA Riders honor late member Alex Petrovich with memorial motorcycle ride
Moosic, Lackawanna Co. — Sunday NEPA Riders hosted a memorial motorcycle ride and candle light vigil to honor one of their members Alex Petrovich who lost his life at the age of 23 last year on interstate 81 in a motorcycle crash last year. Over 50 riders gathered to...
Petirah of Hayaldah Miriam Aidel Smith A”H
We regret to inform you of the Petirah of Hayaldah Miriam Aidel Smith A”H, an infant from Scranton who was Niftar in Lakewood just before Shabbos. The child is the daughter of Yitzy and Sara Smith. Shiva will take place Sunday and Monday at 830 Somerset Avenue, Lakewood. Shachris...
Elderly woman killed in Hazleton house fire
HAZLETON – An 83-year-old woman was killed in a house fire in Hazleton Saturday. Fire broke out at a home in the area of 13th and Locust Streets in the city around 3:45pm. Firefighters arrived to find flames and smoke billowing from the home. Hazleton firefighters made quick work...
Hazleton woman dies in house fire
HAZLETON, Pa. - An elderly woman has died after a fire struck her residence in Hazleton. Hazleton Police and Fire departments arrived to the area of 13th and Locust Streets Saturday at approximately 3:45 p.m. to find fire and smoke billowing from the home. Crews quickly knocked down the blaze...
One dead after house fire in Hazleton
Hazleton, Luzerne Co. — Hazleton Police and Fire Department were dispatched to the area of 13th and Locust streets for a residential fire Saturday around 3:45pm. Upon arrival Hazleton Fire Department and other assisting agencies quickly put out the fire and determined that a victim was inside the home.
WATCH: Pet snake reported missing found in Tunkhannock
TUNKHANNOCK, WYOMING COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — 28/22 News was there when a pet snake reported missing in Tunkhannock had been found. The Tunkhannock Borough Police Department said the 10 to 13-foot-long Red Tail Boa was reported missing around 6:00 p.m. Saturday evening in the area of Pine Street. 28/22 News Reporter Gianna Galli was there when […]
Beyond the Byline: Helping the homeless is the right thing to do
WILKES-BARRE — This week’s removal of the homeless camp sites in Kirby Park was sad to see, but it had to be done. Mayor George Brown has done so much to help the homeless and it is time that the homeless start helping themselves. There are many services...
Dangerous fire investigated in Benton
Benton, Pa. — An investigation into a Benton fire led to charges being filed against a local man who admitted to setting it intentionally, police said. Eric Michael Kocher, 44, told his neighbors “I’m sending it your way” while standing in front of the fire with a rake at the end of April, Corporal Zachary Martini said. The neighbors called 911 after driving towards the fire on a four-wheeler and seeing that it had spread onto their property, Martini said. The Benton Fire Department and...
Police: Scranton man sold drugs from Garfield Avenue home
SCRANTON — Police found crack cocaine at a city man's residence Thursday, according to a criminal complaint. Menerson Hildago-Peralta, 26, of 111 North Garfield Ave., is charged with possession with intent to deliver, possession of drug paraphernalia and other related charges. Following an investigation that involved intercepted communication and...
Throop man accused of pushing, choking his girlfriend
THROOP — A Throop man is accused of pushing his girlfriend to the ground and choking her, according to a criminal complaint. Nicholas McDermott 56, of 134 Harriet St., is facing charges of strangulation and assault. According to police, officers responded to 134 Harriet St. at about 8 p.m....