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‘Armed and dangerous’ man wanted in Luzerne County
HAZLETON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police are searching for a wanted man who they say should be considered armed and dangerous. According to the Hazleton City Police Department, Alejandro Diaz-Tejeda is wanted for several drug deliveries of fentanyl in the Hazleton area over the last several months. Officers say Diaz-Tejeda should not be approached if […]
Pickup truck stolen in New Philly turns up in old Philly
NEW PHILADELPHIA – State Police at Frackville are investigating a vehicle theft in New Philadelphia, and the investigation led to the original Philadelphia. Troopers said they were called to a home on Water Street in New Philadelphia after a 2009 Honda Ridgeline was swiped from a home in the early morning hours of July 21.
Player Previews in 100 Days – Day 70: Samuel Spolski, Nativity BVM HS
Coaches Comments: Samuel is a returning 3-year starter on both sides of the ball. He leads our team in rushing as a sophomore. His junior season was cut short with an injury last season. We are expecting him to have a tremendous senior season. He is also ranked number one in his class academically.
Fire damages former Carbon County bar
CARBON COUNTY, Pa. — Investigators are still looking for the cause of a fire at the former Heritage Bar in Carbon County. Firefighters responded to the building at the intersection of Yard and Stock Streets in Nesquehoning around 2 a.m. Wednesday. There is no word on any injuries after...
Columbia County camp teaches children about the outdoors and working as a team
BLOOMSBURG, Pa. — Children fly through the air on zip lines at Bloomsburg University. It's just one of many activities at Camp Quest. The day camp teaches children between the ages of 8 and 13 about exploring the outdoors and working as a team. "We get on the river,...
Luzerne County man charged after deadly ATV crash
LUZERNE COUNTY, Pa. — A man faces several charges after a deadly ATV crash in Luzerne County. According to court paperwork, Richard Simon, 39, of Nanticoke, was driving along Alden Mountain Road in Newport Township on July 30, 2023, when he attempted to pass an ATV and struck it from behind.
Flames engulf building in Carbon County
NESQUEHONING, CARBON CO. (WOLF) — A fire broke out at an old bar and restaurant in Carbon County Wednesday morning. Crews were called to the area of Yard and Stock Sts. in Nesquehoning for a reported fire after 2 a.m. Footage from witnesses showed the structure engulfed in flames.
Coroner Names Woman Killed In Carbon County Crash
Angela De La Cruz Laureano, 46, was involved in a wreck on Route 93 and pronounced dead at the scene, according to the Carbon County Coroner's Office. Her cause of death was multiple traumatic injuries resulting from a motor vehicle collision and the manner of death was ruled accidental, authorities said.
Local festival to celebrate National Peach Month
Mifflinville, Pa. — OHF Orchard and Mifflinville Carnival and Parade are hosting a festival with live music and craft vendors next month. The fourth annual Peach Festival runs from Friday, Aug. 9, to Saturday, Aug. 10. at the Mifflinville Carnival Grounds, E. 1st St. in Mifflinville. The carnival grounds will be open on Friday from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. On both days, OHF Orchard will have peaches and various other produce to buy. Craft vendors, baked goods, food concessions, and peach-themed items galore! On Friday night, local classic rock band RATL will perform from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. To learn more about the Peach Festival, go to the Mifflinville Community Events page on Facebook.
Blue Mountain Resort holding first Pierogies and Pints Festival in August
Blue Mountain Resort will celebrate a northeast Pennsylvania staple at the new Pierogies and Pints Festival in August. “Pierogies are just such a big thing in the area,” said Ashley Seier, director of marketing for Blue Mountain Resort, in explaining the origins of the festival. ...
Women's Soccer Announces Captains for 2024 Season
BLOOMSBURG, Pa. – Bloomsburg women's soccer head coach Matt Haney has announced Brooke Foster (Cherry Hill, N.J./Camden Catholic), Kennedy Kilchrist (Southampton, Pa./Villa Joseph Marie) and Erin Ranegan (Wilmington, Del./Conrad School of Science) as the team captains for the 2024 season. Ranegan begins her final season with the maroon and...
Six Huskies Named Academic Honor Roll; Women's Lacrosse Earns IWLCA Academic Honor Squad Distinction
NORTHBOROUGH, Mass. – The Bloomsburg women's lacrosse team earned additional postseason awards as the Intercollegiate Women's Lacrosse Coaches Association (IWLCA) announced its 2024 Academic Honor Squads and Honor Roll Wednesday afternoon. As a team, the Huskies were named an Academic Honor Squad for the eighth-straight season, and six players earned Academic Honor Roll accolades.
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