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St. John’s Lutheran Church plans ice cream social, mini concert
Tired of ads? Subscribers enjoy a distraction-free reading experience. St. John Lutheran Church, 231 State St., Nanticoke, will present its annual community Mini Concert & Ice Cream Social Friday, July 26 from 6:30 t0 8 p.m. in the church basement. The featured live music group will be the Steve Perillo Band. For info or directions, email [email protected], or phone 570-735-8531. Committee members are shown from left first row: Dale Zmijewski, Carol Sands, and Hunter Yale. Second row: Steve Gulich, Ed Jamison and Julianne Gulich. Back row: Christian Landmesser, Chris Yale, Bill Wolfer, John Wilmington and Blake Hamacher. Bring your family and friends to cool down with ice cream on a hot summer night. All are welcome and admission is free.
UPDATE: Troy Borough Boil Water Advisory Has Been Lifted
TROY, PA. (WENY) -- Homes and businesses who get water from the Troy Borough are under a boil water advisory until at least Wednesday, according to the Bradford County Department of Public Safety. Water customers were initially warned about the advisory on July 16. According to the borough, they are...
These 4 Cities in Pennsylvania Are the Most Unsafe, Says a Study.
A recent study conducted by The Law Offices of Gary E. Gerson and 1Point 21 Interactive analyzed data on 15 metrics known to have an impact on crime for all Pennsylvania cities and townships. The study found that Chester, Reading, Lebanon, and Lancaster are the most dangerous cities in Pennsylvania...
National Pennsylvania Day is Today, Here’s What to Know About The Keystone State
As National Pennsylvania Day approaches, it's the perfect time to celebrate the remarkable features that make this state unique. Today is National Pennsylvania Day, which makes it the ideal moment to showcase what makes our commonwealth such an amazing place to live, according to The Keystone Newsroom. Philadelphia is renowned...
Legal marijuana, big tax cuts, and minimum wage: This year’s budget losers
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. HARRISBURG — As they wrapped up votes on Pennsylvania’s new $47.6 billion budget last week, lawmakers agreed the plan wouldn’t make anyone completely happy. The deal increases spending on public education for this fiscal year, but doesn’t guarantee future...
Pa. High School Football Report podcast: Hometown hero Micah Parsons returns, ‘Can’t miss’ week 1 games
In the past five years, Micah Parsons has gone from talented prospect to one of the biggest stars in the National Football League, one and off the field. The gang discusses the importance of Parsons’ recent return to Harrisburg to conduct his youth football camp. In addition, hosts Brian...
Political divisions stall proposed gun policies in Pennsylvania, where assassin took aim at Trump
Months before an armed man took aim at Donald Trump at a presidential campaign rally in rural Pennsylvania, some state lawmakers had proposed to outlaw the type of rifle used in the assassination attempt. The legislation stalled without coming to a vote, but that was no surprise. Politically divided Pennsylvania...
National Night Out events return to Lycoming County this August
Williamsport, Pa. — In an effort to give citizens the opportunity to interact with police in a casual, stress-free environment, departments across the country have been hosting Nights Out. More carnival than CSI, National Nights Out help establish camaraderie and partnerships between the police and the communities that they serve. On Aug. 4, the Lycoming Regional Police Department will host three NNO events at Fairlawn Community Church, Old Lycoming Township Park, and Crossroads Church. The event will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. in...
Centre County casino can go forward after court ruling
PENNSYLVANIA (WTAJ) — The fight for and against the proposed Nittany Mall casino has been going on for several years, but it seems as though the project may now be moving forward. On Wednesday, July 17 the Pennsylvania Supreme Court decided unanimously in favor of the PA Gaming Control Board, giving the green light to […]
Saint Nicholas Church bazaar begins with music, food, and a three-day flea market.
WILKES-BARRE, Pa, (WOLF) — Saint Nicholas Church kicking off its annual bazaar Thursday with a variety of entertainment, food vendors, and activities for people of all ages. Thursday's entertainment featured longtime Northeastern Pennsylvania cover band Flaxy Morgan with more to follow in the next few days. Bob Steininger, Event...
Flash mob marriage proposal captivates Downtown Scranton with song and dance
SCRANTON, Pa. (WOLF) — A flash mob converged this evening in Downtown Scranton in front of Pappas Pizza all for one man's marriage proposal. It was elaborately orchestrated, with a number of people in attendance, full of song and dance almost like something out of a movie. Thankfully, the woman who was proposed to said yes.
Gallery 255's August exhibit features 1700s folk art and medieval manuscripts
Lewisburg, Pa. — This August, Gallery 255 will feature a captivating, one-of-a-kind exhibition featuring the works of Nancy Cleaver, Donna Spangler, and Della Hutchinson. Donna Spangler is a master artisan recognized by the Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsman. She brings 18th century Pennsylvania German fraktur to the modern age. Just like the old days when pieces were crafted to commemorate special family moments, Spangler's creations include family trees, birth announcements, and inspirational verses. To a casual observer, her meticulous drawings of birds and floral scrolls and...
Tanks roll into Berwick for World War II Weekend
BERWICK, Pa. — Tanks are rolling into Berwick for the seventh Berwick World War II weekend event. "Every morning, they'll be a convoy up through downtown Berwick and back; the tanks aren't a part of the convoy, but they'll probably be about two dozen vehicles going up through; tonight, we have a free airing of Sands of Iwo Jima, free to the public at the Berwick Theater at 7p.m.", said Thomas McLaughlin secretary board of directors at the Stewart Tank Memorial Association.
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