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Luzerne County animal shelter struggles with rise in neglect and strays
DALLAS, LUZERNE COUNTY(WOLF) — An animal shelter in Luzerne County is sharing disturbing insight saying issues like animal neglect, strays, and breeding are on the rise. With a shelter at full capacity, animals coming in and out, and neglect, Marge Bart, Owner of Blue Chip Animal Refuge in Dallas can’t seem to find an end in sight.
Victim identified in Northumberland County Courthouse shooting
SUNBURY, NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Montour County Coroner’s office announced they have identified the person killed in the deadly shooting in Northumberland County. The Sunbury Police Department told 28/22 News that a shooting happened outside of the Northumberland County Courthouse around 12:01 p.m. Thursday. Officers arrived on the scene and found a man with […]
‘We are excited’: Popular Berks County thrift store expanding with 2nd location
KUTZTOWN, Pa. – Individuals looking to spruce up their home or wardrobe on a budget will soon have a new store to check out in Berks County. Once Again Thrift Store, a locally owned and operated thrift store offering a “wide variety of items and treasures,” is planning to open a second location on Thursday, Aug. 15, at 318 W. Main St. in Kutztown.
Volleyball Selected Sixth in PSAC Coaches' Poll
LOCK HAVEN, Pa. - The Bloomsburg volleyball team was picked to finish sixth in the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) Eastern Division in the conference's preseason coaches poll, as announced by the league office Thursday afternoon. The Huskies are coming off a 9-18 season with a 5-9 record in conference...
Softball Announces Alumni Day on September 21 as Part of Fall Schedule
BLOOMSBURG, Pa. - Bloomsburg softball head coach Susan Kocher announced the hosting of a Bloomsburg softball Alumni Day as part of the team's fall schedule. The Alumni Day is set to occur on Saturday, September 21, with activities set to last from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Attendees will get to enjoy coffee and bagels with the team prior to an exhibition doubleheader against Lackawanna scheduled from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Following the games, the team will be hosting a post-game social at Turkey Hill Brewing Company beginning at 4:00 p.m.! Cost of attendance is free and the reservation deadline is Wednesday, September 18.
Two teens reported missing in Scranton
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Scranton police are searching for two 15-year-olds reported missing in the Electric City. According to police, Amy Wilson and Kailee Villaruel have been reported missing since Wednesday, August 14. Wilson was last seen in the area of Monroe Avenue and she is described as 5’3” and 130 lbs. Villaruel was […]
Work begins on Route 611 in Monroe County
MONROE COUNTY, Pa. — The trucks were lined up Wednesday morning for a moment the Delaware Water Gap community has been anxiously awaiting nearly two years for. Construction on Route 611 is finally underway. "I'm happy; it's got to be fixed. So I'm looking forward to driving my car...
Lackawanna College & Peirce College Announce Intent to Merge, Creating PA’s Largest Private, Nonprofit Open Enrollment Institution
Lackawanna College and Peirce College announced on Aug. 13 that they intend to merge, based on the shared belief that both institutions are better and stronger together and aptly positioned to help more residents of Pennsylvania transform their lives. Pending the required approvals, Peirce will merge into Lackawanna, becoming a singular institution under the Lackawanna College name.
Southwest Region homers 3 times, beats Pa. in Little League World Series opener
Boerne (Texas) Little League hit three home runs and finished with 12 hits as the Southwest Region representatives routed Council Rock Newtown from Pennsylvania 9-0 in the Little League Baseball World Series (LLBWS) opener for both teams. Council Rock Newtown, representing the Mid-Atlantic Region, was held to two hits. It...
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...
Pa. Attorney General issues statement about United States v. Google antitrust verdict
Harrisburg, Pa. — On Aug. 5, U.S. District Judge Amit Mehta ruled that Google violated Section 2 of the Sherman Antitrust Act. The court determined that Google qualifies as a monopoly and has acted to maintain that position by pushing out competitors using exclusivity contracts. On both PC browsers and smartphones, Google has made deals to secure its spot as the default search engine. The ruling concludes a court case...
Pennsylvania Capitol temporarily evacuated after power outage
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- A power outage and reports of a possible smoke smell led to a temporary evacuation at the Pennsylvania State Capitol in Harrisburg on Thursday.The outage happened around 11 a.m. throughout the Capitol Complex, according to the Commonwealth's Department of General Services.After emergency crews responded, the power was restored. No one was hurt.WHP-TV, a CBS affiliate station in Harrisburg, reported that some Capitol employees smelled smoke or gas in a garage below the building.Public access to the building was restored just after 12 p.m., the Department of General Services said.It wasn't a particularly busy day at the Capitol, with the Pennsylvania Legislature's online calendar only showing a hearing of the Independent Regulatory Review Commission scheduled.More information on what caused the power outage was not immediately available.
Nine concerts to attend in Pa. over Labor Day 2024 weekend: Where to buy tickets
Labor Day weekend 2024 is just a little over two weeks away. Music fans looking for a concert to attend in Pa. should consider these:. Brad Paisley at the Allentown Fair. Tickets: Stubhub, SeatGeek, Vivid Seats. James Taylor at TD Pavilion at the Mann in Philadelphia. Tickets: Stubhub, SeatGeek, Vivid...
How many Olympic medals did Pennsylvanians bring home for Team USA?
As the Olympics have concluded we set out to find out how many medals Pennsylvanians earned for Team USA. According to a research study by “The Sport Geek“, Pennsylvania earned 11 medals, 7 gold, 2 silver, and 2 bronze during the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, France. PHL17 compiled this list of Pennsylvanian Olympians and […]
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