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PennDOT announces plans for Route 118 safety improvement project in Lehman Twp.
LEHMAN TWP. — The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) on Wednesday issued an invitation to the public to a virtual plans display regarding the Route 118, Section 392, Safety Improvement Project. The project involves work consisting of:. • Widening Route 118 to accommodate two 11-foot lanes. • An 11-foot...
Community calendar: Week of 8/1/24
All Saints Orthodox Church, 211 Willow Ave., Olyphant, offers a frozen pierogi sale from 9 to 11 a.m. every Friday and 10:30 a.m. to noon every Sunday in the basement of the church. Christ Episcopal Church, 700 Delaware St., Forest City, will be accepting donations of new or gently used...
Wilkes-Barre’s Use of SafetyStick Devices for Parking Enforcement Proven Successful
Home / IPMI & Member News / Wilkes-Barre’s Use of SafetyStick Devices for Parking Enforcement Proven Successful. The city contracted with Municipal Parking Services a little over a year ago to install 10 SafetySticks® in various downtown locations to crack down on people who park illegally in handicap parking spaces, at bus stops, too close to fire hydrants, too close to corners, in commercial loading zones and in spaces reserved for emergency vehicles or other authorized vehicles.
Irem Temple Restoration Project’s University 2nd Semester event Thursday
WILKES-BARRE — The Irem Temple Restoration Project held a sneak preview Wednesday of the University, 2nd Semester event will take place at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, in the Grand Hall at the Westmoreland Club. A group of local historians offered presentations for those who are unable to attend Thursday evening’s...
Italian American Club fundraiser benefits Luchetti
The Italian American Club in Olyphant recently sponsored a special benefit fundraiser for Al Luchetti, a club member and officer. The fundraiser will help pay for Luchetti's expenses to the Mayo Clinic in Minnesota for cancer treatments. Luchetti is undergoing his third bout with cancer in the last 20 years.
Rotary Club of Plymouth to host foam party during Kielbasa Festival
PLYMOUTH — The Rotary Club of Plymouth will hold a “Foam Party” on Saturday, Aug. 10, at the Plymouth Alive Kielbasa Festival, from noon to 3 p.m. on the field in front of Wyoming Valley West High School. Come see foam, music games, food and fun for...
The epitome of American classics: Hotshots Bar & Grill
Edwardsville’s Hotshots Sports Bar & Grill serves classic burgers and real American energy. At the time I entered, there were more TVs showcasing live sports than actual patrons present within the bar. That said, all of the tables were open and the servers were prompt and friendly. For St....
Man sentenced on indecent assault charges
SCRANTON, Pa. — A man from Lackawanna County will spend decades behind bars after pleading guilty to indecent assault charges. Kareem Shelton, 26, pleaded guilty back in April to three counts of felony charges of aggravated indecent assault of children. Shelton was sentenced to 28 1/2 to 60 years...
Teen sentenced for deadly gang-related stabbing
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA CO. (WOLF) — A teen has been sentenced for the deadly gang-related stabbing of an 18-year-old Scranton High School student. Amir Williams, 18, was sentenced to 38 years to life in prison with two years probation for the murder of Tyler McKenna. In June 2022, McKenna was...
WoodBridge Healthcare set to acquire Commonwealth Health
EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — On Wednesday, WoodBridge Healthcare Inc. announced they signed a contract to acquire Commonwealth Health. In a release, the hospital company, WoodBridge Healthcare Inc., announced they have signed an asset purchase agreement to obtain Commonwealth Health in Northeastern Pennsylvania from Community Health Systems subsidiaries. The sale is scheduled to finish in the […]
TK Memorial Golf Tournament keeps memory alive
Recently, the Fredonia State hockey alumni held the second annual Tanner Kahlau Memorial Golf Tournament set up in honor of the former Blue Devil hockey player. Kahlau passed away in January of 2021 while he was a member of the team. The tournament was again held at the Blue Ridge Trail Golf Club in Kahlau's hometown of Mountain Top, PA.
Jason Aldean ‘Highway Desperado’ tour: Where to get tickets under $50 for Scranton show
The “Try That In A Small Town” singer will be in Pa. to perform two concerts on his “Highway Desperado” tour in August. Jason Aldean will perform on Saturday, Aug. 3, at The Pavilion at Montage Mountain in Scranton; and on Saturday, Aug. 10, at The Pavilion at Star Lake in Burgettstown.
The Wright Center for Community Health expands access to whole-person primary health services with new Dickson City location
The Wright Center for Community Health will open a new health center in Dickson City on Tuesday, Sept. 3 as part of its efforts to expand access to responsive and inclusive whole-person primary health services across the region. Drs. Supriana Bhandol and Ajit Pannu will lead the new location at...
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