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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.
Decriminalizing marijuana among Dallas charter proposals to qualify for November election
DALLAS — Measures to update Dallas’ charter to decriminalize small amounts of marijuana, expand the police force and hold city officials more accountable to residents have enough valid signatures for a spot on the November ballot. Dallas City Secretary Billerae Johnson said four citizen-driven petitions each had the...
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...
PD: Two ‘serial thieves’ wanted for retail theft at Target
WILKES-BARRE TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police say they are searching for two ‘serial thieves’ after a retail theft happened at Target in Wilkes-Barre Township. On July 20 around 1:53 p.m., the suspects pictured below entered Target, and while in the store, the two selected a purse and concealed various merchandise. The suspects walked past […]
Scranton Mayor expresses thoughts after Biden drops from presidential race
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Mayor of Scranton expressed her thoughts on Sunday about President Joe Biden’s decision to drop out of the 2024 presidential race. Mayor Paige Cognetti says it’s a difficult day, but is remaining optimistic about the party’s future. Mayor Cognetti is sad to hear the latest election news. On Sunday, […]
Carpenter's Union, Scranton mayor react to Joe Biden dropping out of 2024 race
SCRANTON, Pa. — This announcement by President Biden came as a shock to some of his strongest supporters in the city of Scranton. It was just a few months ago that the 46th president campaigned in the Electric City. But on Sunday, in a letter addressing the nation, Biden...
Hazleton-based Stripes and Strikes wins 18U travel softball national title
Tired of ads? Subscribers enjoy a distraction-free reading experience. A perfect 6-0 week led to a travel softball under-18 national championship this weekend for Stripes and Strikes, a travel softball team based out of Hazleton featuring several players from around the area. Stripes and Strikes clinched the national title with...
Sold-out Benton Area Rodeo thrills fans with bull riding and more
BENTON, COLUMBIA CO. (WOLF) — A sold-out crowd filled the Benton Area Rodeo grounds Sunday night. The Benton Area Rodeo has been around for 40 years but rodeos themselves have existed for as long as a cowboy’s competitive spirit. “The rodeo is every sport, it got started years...
Wrapping up three-day celebration in Columbia County
BERWICK, COLUMBIA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — It was the last day of an annual three-day celebration in Columbia County. 28/22 News Reporter Iyee Jagne made it out for the final day to learn more about the history rooted in their community. Sunday was the final day of the seventh annual weekend-long Berwick World War II event […]
Dallas Police Department Honors the Late Officer Thomas Lee Harris with a Solemn Social Media Tribute
The Dallas Police Department has lost one of its own. Officer Thomas Lee Harris, a member of the force, was recently commemorated on the department’s official social media channels. The tribute post, which simply read "Roll Call of Honor - Officer Thomas Lee Harris #GoneButNotForgotten #DallasPD," was accompanied by an image honoring the fallen officer. The somber announcement, made by the Dallas Police Department last Saturday, reminds us that the safety our officers provide sometimes comes at the ultimate cost.