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‘That’s a lot of lots’: Jaindl proposes 206-lot residential buildout along Route 22
BETHLEHEM TWP., Pa. — Four parcels — three north of Route 22 and one south, could become home to 206 residential lots and about 38 acres of recreation space in Northampton County. But for now, the project, Farmersville Estates, is in the planning stage with no approvals as...
After fire, restaurant plans to reopen. But it's unsure when.
HANOVER TWP., Pa. — Nonna Sulina’s Sicilian Kitchen & Grill says it is making a comeback. Shortly after a two-alarm fire Sunday morning at the Italian restaurant, its Google page was updated to say "temporarily closed." Social media posts showed the beginning stages of the fire engulfing the...
Man charged for failing to disclose arrest on gun application
Muncy, Pa. — A person’s failure to disclose a previous drug conviction might prove costly after a felony charge was issued by a local magistrate judge. Patrick Robert Ranck, 43, of Hughesville allegedly checked “no” to a question asking if he had previously been convicted of a felony. An investigation by State Police uncovered that was inaccurate, according to a complaint. Investigators said Ranck was convicted of possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance in August of 2008. Ranck is being charged with false written statement to buy a firearm and statement under penalty of law. No bail is listed for Ranck. Docket sheet
12-year-old practices a gravity-defying hobby
MUNCY, LYCOMING COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A 12-year-old girl from Muncy has a unique hobby and wants to encourage other kids to go after what they are passionate about. Mya Fish is a very busy The Warrior Run Junior-Senior High School student with many hobbies, including soccer and art. She also has another unique hobby she […]
Shapiro Administration Secures $500 Million for Interstate 83 John Harris Memorial (South) Bridge, Largest Federal Transportation Grant Ever Received in Pennsylvania
The Governor and PennDOT Secretary Carroll have advocated for this federal funding for the last year and a half – and this investment from the Biden Administration to replace the South Bridge is the largest grant in state history for a transportation project. The South Bridge carries more than...
Federal dollars driving energy policy in Pa. toward solar, hydrogen
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Police chiefs from around the Commonwealth arrive for annual conference
Police chiefs from across Pennsylvania are in Erie for an annual education and training conference. The executive director of the Pennsylvania Chiefs of Police Association said the chiefs are learning leadership skills and how to handle civil disobedience. He said it’s important that proper leadership is established in today’s environment...
Pennsylvania Churches Unite to Address Zimbabwe Hunger Crisis
People in Zimbabwe are facing a hunger crisis amid the worst drought in several decades, and churches in the U.S. are stepping up to help. The Nyadire Connection, a faith-based nonprofit founded by individuals from a network of United Methodist churches in Pittsburgh, has been in partnership with the United Methodist Nyadire Mission community for 18 years. Hearing of the calamities befalling their friends, The Nyadire Connection began working to raise money to provide food support.
Sam’s Club Is Making Major Changes That Will Affect Its PA Members
Sam’s Club members in Pennsylvania need to be on the lookout for some major changes coming to the store in the near future. Across the state of Pennsylvania, there are 24 Sam’s Club locations and people in our area really tend to love it. You can find just...
New Pa. law expands Philly’s homeowner protections against ‘We Buy Houses’ hustlers
A new Pennsylvania law aimed at protecting homeowners from predatory tactics that can strip them of their housing wealth will expand protections already in place in Philadelphia. The state law will regulate third parties in real estate deals called “wholesalers,” who sign agreements of sale with homeowners and then sell...
Officials give details after Wyoming Area School District building closure
WEST PITTSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — An update to a story 28/22 news first told you about Monday night: A Luzerne County school district has closed one of its buildings after a suspected mold discovery. At a school board meeting Tuesday, school officials confirmed that mold was detected in the lower level of the Wyoming […]
Firefighter Injured as Fire Rips Through West Pittston (PA) Double-block
Jul. 23—WEST PITTSTON — A firefighter was injured and a double-block property destroyed early Tuesday morning as a fire broke out on Jenkins Street. West Pittston fire chief John Hood said that his company got the call at approximately 1:08 a.m. Tuesday for a fire at 610-612 Jenkins St. in the borough.
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