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Siena men’s basketball to battle Bucknell For McNamara homecoming
In the final season of his decorated collegiate playing career, Scranton native Gerry McNamara and Syracuse played in front of his home crowd in Northeast Pennsylvania. And, in his first season as a head coach, McNamara will bring his new team back to that same arena for the venue's first NCAA Division I men's basketball game since. Siena Basketball will take on Bucknell in a neutral-site non-conference game presented by the Lackawanna County Visitors Bureau on Saturday, Nov. 30 at Mohegan Arena at Casey Plaza in Wilkes-Barre Township, Pennsylvania.
Muncy senior care nurse earns DAISY Award for kindness and professionalism
Muncy, Pa. — Erin Snyder, LPN, Muncy Place, part of UPMC Senior Communities in North Central Pa., was recently recognized as a recipient of the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses. Erin was nominated by a resident, who shared: “Erin cares for everyone with all her heart. She explains everything so you know what or why she is doing something and what it means. When I was there, Erin was so...
Marijuana grow operation broken up in Hughesville
Hughesville, Pa. — Lycoming County detectives took down a marijuana grow operation up in Hughesville this month. According to investigators, a home in the 300 block of S. Second Street belonging to Richard Al Thompson, 45, had 12 plants and several pounds of the marijuana inside. Harvested plants, UV lights, potting soil, and dead marijuana plants were also taken by investigators, according to the complaint. Thompson is being charged with possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance and possession. He is free on $15,000 unsecured bail. A preliminary hearing with Judge Kirsten Gardner is scheduled for August. Docket sheet
Winery in Chadds Ford Highlights Lanternfly Impact on Grapevines
It’s been 10 years since the Spotted Lanternfly arrived in Pennsylvania from China and while it didn’t devastate the state’s agriculture as expected, there was Lanternfly grapevine damage, leaving a heavy mark on the grape and wine industry, writes Henry Savage for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Spotted lanternflies...
Governor Josh Shapiro celebrates pharmacy reform in Hollidaysburg
HOLLIDAYSBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) — Governor Josh Shapiro put pen to paper during a ceremonial signing for a bill to help local pharmacies. The new law, known as House Bill 1993, limits the profits that Pharmacy Benefit Managers, or PBM’s for short, can receive being the middleman between local stores and drug manufacturers. Some of the […]
16-year-old pled guilty to charges for Dunmore shooting
DUNMORE, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A 16-year-old boy has pled guilty to the charges brought against him after a shooting in Dunmore that injured two. In November of 2023, 28/22 News reported that 16-year-old Angelo Morales was involved in a shooting that took place near Penn State Scranton at the Chestnut Apartment building that left two […]
AP photographer captures another perspective of the attack on Trump
BUTLER, Pennsylvania (AP) — Gene Puskar has been with The Associated Press for 45 years. Based in Pittsburgh, his career has spanned a wide range of events including the nuclear accident at Three Mile Island, the Sept. 11 attack that downed Flight 93, Stanley Cups and World Series, many presidential and campaign events and, his favorite, the Little League World Series.
Football Announces Free One-Day Youth Camp
BLOOMSBURG, Pa. - The Bloomsburg football team announced its one-day free youth football camp for Sunday, August 18 beginning at 1:00 p.m. at Redman Stadium on the campus of Bloomsburg. The BU Football Youth Camp is for all students, boys and girls, that are entering into grades 2-6. The camp...
Federal dollars driving energy policy in Pennsylvania toward solar, hydrogen
Thanks to federal dollars, Pennsylvania is passing new energy bills that require bipartisan compromise. Carbon capture, solar investments, and more are on the table. Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan, and nonprofit newsroom producing investigative and public-service journalism that holds power to account and drives positive change in Pennsylvania. Sign up for our free newsletters.
America250PA observes its fourth annual Pennsylvania Day Initiative in support of Feeding Pennsylvania and Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful
The Pennsylvania Commission for the United States Semiquincentennial (America250PA) kicks off its fourth annual Pennsylvania Day initiative on Friday, July 19 and Saturday, July 20 in support of Feeding Pennsylvania and Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful. July 20th is recognized as National Pennsylvania Day, and America250PA has dedicated this day to encouraging...
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