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Neighbors of Joe Biden's childhood home react to the President's decision
SCRANTON, Pa. — A plaque marks President Joe Biden's childhood home on North Washington Avenue in Scranton. A little piece of history Jim Wassmuth just so happened to miss when he moved in a few houses down in 2020. "The thing is, I didn't know was moving into the...
Valor provides ‘happy place’ for veterans fishing at lake
It was a perfect day to enjoy fishing and the outdoors for our veterans. Valor’s fly fishing event was held for the first time Saturday at the Camp Trexler property, recently purchased by the Veteran’s Initiative, a private beneficiary, in cooperation with Valor. Two other fishing events are...
Luzerne County Council funding tour showcases new Kingston-Forty Fort “Tower 1” fire truck
In their latest American Rescue tour stop Monday, Luzerne County Council members checked out the new Kingston-Forty Fort “Tower 1” fire truck. Purchased with a $1.8 million American Rescue Plan Act allocation from the county, Tower 1 has a 100-foot ladder, which is 15 feet longer than the vehicle it is replacing, said Fire Chief Frank Guido.
Wilkes-Barre cop stuck with drug needle during struggle
A city police officer was stuck in the hand with a hypodermic needle during a struggle with a woman who appeared high during an encounter in South Wilkes-Barre early Monday. Jessica Dorothy Shaver, 33, of 189 Rear Susquehanna Ave., Exeter, is facing assault charges after being stopped in the 300 block of Riverside Drive around 12:30 a.m.
The Travelling Talleys to perform at First Baptists Church in Waverly
On Saturday evening, July 27 at 6:30 p.m. and Sunday morning, July 28 at 11 a.m., the Travelling Talleys will be at the First Baptist Church in Waverly. Paul and Cindy Talley travel the country with “music that will warm your heart with a message that could change your life”. Their music ministry includes a variety of original and well-known songs with Cindy on bass guitar and Paul playing keyboards, trumpet, guitar, accordion and ukulele.
6 motorists charged with driving under the influence
At 12:45 a.m. on Feb. 19, 22-year-old Jacob Martin, of 4831 Route 487, Benton, was stopped by state police after they clocked his 2013 Dodge Dart traveling at 74 mph in a posted 55 mph zone along I-180 West near mile marker 26.2. Martin had glassy, bloodshot eyes and an...
Go Joe! Clinton County community turns out in a big way for annual charity event
LOCK HAVEN — WNEP meteorologist Joe Snedeker kicked off his 27th annual “Go Joe” charity bike ride in Lock Haven early Monday morning, surrounded by inflatables and adoring fans. Alongside Newswatch 16 weekend anchor Chelsea Strub and his supporters, Snedeker went live on WNEP 16 from the...
Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library in Green Ridge to close for renovations
SCRANTON — The Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library will close Wednesday and remain closed for several months to accommodate renovations that will make the Green Ridge landmark more accessible to patrons with disabilities. Scranton Public Library CEO/Director Scott Thomas updated the public on those plans at last week's Lackawanna...
NOT FINISHED YET: Tri-Town majors keep making history as they reach states
Following Thursday’s Section 3 championship win in Berwick against Blue Mountain, Tri-Town’s players were more than excited. So were the coaches. But the accomplishment of exactly what they did hadn’t quite set in yet. That win gave Tri-Town’s major baseball team the Section 3 championship and more...
Historic newspaper front pages: Biden's decision to drop out of race for president
Biden quits. Biden exits race. Biden bows out. These were just some of the headlines that appeared in giant type across newspaper front pages today (July 22) in Florida, in places like Scranton, Pennsylvania and around the word. In Scranton, the hometown of President Joe Biden, on page 1A of...
Christian Women of Our Lady of Hope celebrate Mother's Day
The Christian Women of Our Lady of Hope Parish, 40 Park Ave., Wilkes-Barre, celebrated Mother's Day with a luncheon held May 5 at the Woodlands Inn and Resort. The Rev. John Terry, pastor and moderator, gave the invocation and offered remarks. A bingo game was played and prizes were awarded. Evelyn Evans, recording secretary, entertained at the event. The Rev. Theodore Obaza, pastor emeritus, and the Rev. Richard Ghezzi shared remarks. All guests received a flower.
Kingston PA Community Spellbound by Ithaca Shliach
Anash and bochurim of the Kingston PA community gathered for a Yud Beis Tammuz farbrengen at the Beis Moshe shul with Rabbi Eli Silberstein, shliach at Cornell University in Ithaca, NY, who shared fascinating stories late into the night. The Kingston, PA community gathered for a Yud Beis Tammuz farbrengen...
Weatherly police hosts jr. academy
The Weatherly Police Department will host the 2024 Junior Police Academy for students in seventh to 12th grades this fall. Cadets will learn about and use the tools and equipment used by law enforcement during the weekly sessions. Some of the lessons learned during the academy will include how to...
Waverly approves container moratorium, mulls camping ban
WAVERLY — During their monthly workshop meeting on Tuesday, the Waverly Board of Trustees approved a moratorium on shipping containers being set up in the village. Trustees passed the moratorium unanimously after discussing the issue last month, when Code Enforcement Officer Chris Robinson explained that shipping containers had begun popping up throughout the municipality as de facto structures without the proper building permits.
State police at Fern Ridge - crashes
State police at the Fern Ridge barracks reported the following crashes:. • Dawn M. Marasco, 49, of Blakeslee, was injured in a one-vehicle crash at 5:26 a.m. July 4 on Interstate 80 in Tunkhannock Township. Police said she was injured to the wrist and neck but refused medical treatment at...