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DA files motion to ban public from preliminary hearing for high-profile alleged homicide case
Sunbury, Pa. — A district attorney filed a motion last week to keep the public out of preliminary hearings scheduled for two defendants for a high-profile homicide case in Sunbury. The defendants, Naseir Deante Robinson, 24, of Sunbury, and Carnel Dio Shelborne Jr., 21, of Nescopeck, were charged with murder and conspiracy to commit murder for the fatal shooting of Dayveon Creel of Sunbury. The shooting occurred on Aug. 15 outside of the Northumberland County Courthouse. It happened just as the attempted homicide trial for...
Bloomsburg Athletics Hall of Fame: Vanessa Sterner '02 • Softball
BLOOMSBURG, Pa. - The Bloomsburg department of athletics recently announced its 2024 Athletics Hall of Fame Induction Class. This year's inductees are Nikki Hartranft '04 (field hockey), Christine Krebs '01 (women's soccer), Jen Bryan '03 (women's basketball), Vanessa Sterner '02 (softball), and Pete Rinella '95 (wrestling). Each day this week, we will celebrate one of our five inductees.
Ex-Scranton Mayor Bill Courtright released from prison to home confinement
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA CO. (WOLF) — Former Scranton Mayor Bill Courtright has been released from prison to home confinement, FOX56 has learned. Officials confirmed to FOX56 that Courtright was released to home confinement on Tuesday after spending less than four years in prison. The Federal Bureau of Prisons no longer...
Wanted man accused of ramming police cars in Olyphant
OLYPHANT, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police say a man is wanted for selling drugs, hitting a detective’s car and patrol cars multiple times with his vehicle during an escape. According to the Scranton Police Department, on Wednesday investigators were meeting a confidential informant to identify a man accused of selling crack cocaine in Lackawanna County. […]
Annual Covered Bridge & Arts Festival returns to Central PA this fall
The weather outside is changing and the leaves will soon be in their autumn glory, which means it will be time to celebrate the start of fall in Columbia & Montour Counties with the 42nd Annual Covered Bridge & Arts Festival! This immensely popular four-day fall festival will be held at the Bloomsburg Fairgrounds in Bloomsburg, PA from Thursday, October 3 through Sunday, October 6. Hours for the event are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday. The event is produced and coordinated by the Columbia-Montour Visitors Bureau. Parking and admission to the festival are free and tour buses are always welcome.
Softball Announces Cornhole Tournament Fundraiser
BLOOMSBURG, Pa. – Head softball coach Susan Kocher and the Bloomsburg softball team announced the Second Annual Bloomsburg Softball Cornhole Tournament Fundraiser. The event is scheduled to be held on Saturday, October 19, at 12:00 p.m. The tournament will be held at Poppa Lou's Place at 811 North Vine Street in Berwick, Pa. The cost for participation is $20 per person or $40 per team. Participants are required to have a partner for the event and teams will be guaranteed five games.
Huddle With the Huskies Dates Announced for 2024 at West End Ale Haus
BLOOMSBURG, Pa. - As the Bloomsburg football team wraps up the final week preseason camp, Huskies head football coach Frank Sheptock announced the dates for "Huddle with the Huskies" this fall. New for the 2024 season, Huddle with the Huskies will take place at the West End Ale Haus on Main Street in Bloomsburg.
Ammunition Plant Announces Modernization Efforts
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA CO. (WOLF) — The Scranton Ammunition Plant, operated by General Dynamics since 2006, is one of five government-owned, contractor-operated Army ammunition plants in the nation. The eighteen-step process to make the ammunition is vital – from forging, welding, heating, painting, and packing the finished product. Each...
Wyalusing football program to help out Cowanesque Valley community before game
The Wyalusing Rams will take on Cowanesque Valley on Friday night in a high school football showdown, but before the game the Rams are looking to help their rivals off the field. Cowanesque Valley was recently hit hard by severe flooding, with many homes suffering significant damage. In a true...
EVENTFUL: Italian food, livestock and trains means something for everyone this Labor Day weekend
The unofficial last weekend of summer is upon us. So whether you are outdoorsy, a foodie or train enthusiast, there's plenty of things to do. Scranton’s annual celebration of Italian food and culture starts Friday, Aug. 30, and wraps up Monday, Sept. 2. The hours are 4 to 10 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, and 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday.
'We celebrate local': StroudFest returns on Saturday with 4 music stages, 100+ vendors
A popular annual Pocono festival will be making its return on the last day of this month. On Saturday, Aug. 31, StroudFest will be returning to Stroudsburg. Special Events Coordinator...
No Series Injuries in Crash in Danville Wednesday Morning
DANVILLE – An accident Wednesday morning in Danville caused extensive damage to the vehicles but the drivers escaped without serious injuries. Danville police along with Washies fire department, the Montour County Sheriff’s department and Danville fire police responded. The two-vehicle accident at the intersection of Northumberland Street and...
La Festa Italiana returns this weekend in Scranton
SCRANTON, Pa. — The tents are up and the Italian flag is raised as La Festa Italiana returns this weekend in downtown Scranton. It has been a cherished Labor Day Weekend tradition in the Electric City for decades and it all starts this Friday. Organizers say it is more...
Weis Market celebrates re-opening in Poconos
TANNERSVILLE, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Weis Market is celebrating the re-opening of its store in the Poconos. Weis Markets on Route 611 in Tannersville got some major upgrades. They got a new deli, upgraded bakery, expanded floral department, and increased variety throughout the store. They also donated to several local organizations. “We were really happy […]
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