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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....
Missing 84-Year-Old Dallas Woman Found Safe, Thanks to Community Effort
Some positive news to report today as the Dallas Police Department has confirmed that 84-year-old Ms. Maximina Sepulveda, who had been reported missing yesterday, has been safely located. The police had earlier circulated a call for public assistance after Ms. Sepulveda was last seen yesterday, around 2:30 pm in the 7400 block of Piedmont Drive, according to the Dallas Police Department.
Man dead after coal processing incident in Hazle Township
HAZLE TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A man is dead after being trapped under coal at a coal processing station in Luzerne County. Hazle Township Fire and Rescue were dispatched around 10:54 p.m. on Thursday to the 400 block of Stockton Mountain Road for a technical rescue, where a man was trapped under coal from […]
PA Turnpike to get rid of traditional tolls on this stretch of highway
The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission announced Wednesday that tolls on the turnpike east of Reading and on the Northeast Extension would switch to open road tolling in January 2025. What is open road tolling?. Open road tolling systems charge tolls via sensors overhead and in the roadway that determine each vehicle's...
Wilkes-Barre City prepared to clear out encampment
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Wilkes-Barre Mayor George Brown announced on Monday the encampment behind Kirby Park in the city will be cleaned up and cleared out. Signs were posted around the encampment on Monday notifying people that they must remove their personal belongings by 6:00 a.m. Thursday. Otherwise, they will be considered abandoned property. […]
Suspects wanted after alleged retail theft, assault at Target
DICKSON CITY, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police say two people are wanted after an alleged retail theft and assault at Target. According to the Dickson City Police, the man pictured with red hair was involved in a retail theft and assault at Target. Officers stated the man in the grey shirt helped the other suspect […]
Human remains found near Hazleton
LUZERNE COUNTY, Pa. — A death investigation is underway after human remains were found in Luzerne County. Investigators responded to a large wooded area behind Hazleton Area High School around 9 a.m. on Wednesday. According to the Luzerne County District Attorney, police were working on a nearby missing persons...
La Festa Italiana Set for Labor Day Weekend
For Italians and anyone who enjoys great food, lively entertainment and the Italian culture and spirit, all roads lead to Scranton on Labor Day weekend. La Festa Italiana will be held August 30 through September 2 on Courthouse Square in Scranton. Hours are Friday, 4 p.m. to 10 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Monday, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Sixth-generation broom makers open shop in Lopez
Lopez, Pa. — Since the late 1800s, the Meckley family has been handcrafting brooms using the same methods and equipment from a century ago. Now the family is stepping into the future with a new brick-and-mortar shop to sell their popular handmade goods. Owners Brett and Briana Meckley, of Meckley Brooms, recently opened a retail shop in Lopez, just eight miles north of Ricketts Glen State Park. The shop officially...
Skeletal human remains found in wooded area in Pa.
Skeletal remains were found in a wooded area in Luzerne County on Wednesday, according to multiple media reports. Police said they were made aware of possible remains located behind Hazleton Area High School in Hazle Township at around 9 a.m., according to WNEP, Fox56 and WBRE/WYOU. The Luzerne County District...
Man charged with deadly ATV hit-and-run crash in Luzerne County
NEWPORT TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Investigators have charged a man for his alleged involvement in a deadly hit-and-run crash involving an ATV. Police say they have charged Richard J. Simon Jr., 39, of Nanticoke, with involuntary manslaughter after a crash killed an ATV rider, James Thiemann, 26, of Warrior Run. According to court documents, on […]
PD: Man threatens to kill woman while strangling her
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A man was arrested after he allegedly strangled and threatened to kill a woman. According to the Wilkes-Barre City Police Department, on Thursday around 12:13 a.m. officers were called to a house on Bowman Street for a report of a dispute. The victim, a 64-year-old woman, told police that a […]
Act Out Theatre Group to perform Disney's Descendants: The Musical
Jul. 24—TAYLOR — Eighty hours of camp, 26 campers and three performances. Act Out Theatre Group LLC concludes its summer teen intensive camp Friday and begins its weekend run of Disney's Descendants: The Musical Saturday. "The past two weeks have been an absolute whirlwind," said Kalen Churcher, the...
Investigators in Robert Baron case honored in Scranton
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Local law enforcement was acknowledged on Wednesday for helping solve one of the most significant murder cases in Lackawanna County history. The District Attorney’s Office recognized those who played a crucial role in the Robert Baron case. The ceremony honored the extraordinary efforts of individuals and law enforcement in bringing […]
Local festival to celebrate National Peach Month
Mifflinville, Pa. — OHF Orchard and Mifflinville Carnival and Parade are hosting a festival with live music and craft vendors next month. The fourth annual Peach Festival runs from Friday, Aug. 9, to Saturday, Aug. 10. at the Mifflinville Carnival Grounds, E. 1st St. in Mifflinville. The carnival grounds will be open on Friday from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. On both days, OHF Orchard will have peaches and various other produce to buy. Craft vendors, baked goods, food concessions, and peach-themed items galore! On Friday night, local classic rock band RATL will perform from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. To learn more about the Peach Festival, go to the Mifflinville Community Events page on Facebook.
The Pittston Tomato Festival • August 15-18 • Downtown Pittston
Thousands are expected for the highly anticipated four day event. More than 40 years ago, Pittston Community Leaders and local gardeners collaborated to create this unique event which features delicious food such as homemade ravioli, eggplant rollatini, pizza, sausage and peppers, tripe, bruschetta, chicken scampi, cannoli and gelato. Live entertainment, a parade, an annual Tomato contest, spaghetti eating contest, 5K run and arts and crafts are also a big part of the festival. A Little Miss and Little Mr. Tomato contest is also held for children ages 2-6. The 5K run takes place on August 18 at 8 a.m. The 3.1 mile course includes downtown Pittston, the Fort Jenkins Bridge, West Pittston and the Water Street Bridge. The parade, which also takes place on Saturday, includes a route that is approximately two miles long. Visit www.Pittstontomatofestival.info.
Wyoming County Fair • August 28-September 2
The 2024 Wyoming County Fair, held at 9141 US 6 in Meshoppen, is scheduled for August 28- September 2. Several free ground acts, such as Flores Circus Thrill Show, Alfred E. Gator and His Tiny Swamp House, Extreme Raptors Show, Truck and Tractor Pulls and Buffalo Beals Petting Zoo are included with the fair admission. Rides and games by Houghton Enterprises, Inc. open at noon on the Midway daily.