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Scranton detective critically wounded in shooting files lawsuit against accused shooter's parents
SCRANTON, Pa. — Note: The above video is from an earlier story. A Scranton police detective critically wounded in a shooting this year has filed a lawsuit against the accused gunman’s parents for not taking better care to make sure a revolver did not end up in his hands.
Fired Pa. university dean awarded nearly $4M in retaliation suit seeks additional $500K
A former Bloomsburg University dean awarded nearly $4 million by a jury is seeking almost $500,000 more. Jeffrey Krug in a motion filed Friday in U.S. Middle District Court, claims he should receive an additional $290,458 to compensate him for the negative tax consequences of a lump sum award for back pay and front pay.
Young Wildcats show improvements in loss at Bloomsburg
BLOOMSBURG- Central Mountain’s football growing pains continued on Friday night at Bloomsburg. The Wildcats would continue to improve in small margins, despite being handed a 41-7 loss to the Panthers in a PHAC cross divisional meeting. Bloomsburg quarterback Wyatt Brosious was on target all night long for the solid...
Action being taken to clear out Hazle Twp. homeless camp
HAZLE TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — There is new information in an exclusive I-Team report involving a Luzerne County homeless camp and concerns from residents of a nearby apartment complex. People who live at a nearby apartment complex say they are dealing with theft and other disturbances connected to the camp and say local officials […]
Week 2 of HS football on 28/22 Friday Night Sports Show
EYEWITNESS SPORTS (WBRE/WYOU)— It’s the second week of high school football and the 28/22 Friday Night Sports Show is back with final scores and game highlights. Week two under the Friday Night Lights is all wrapped up, see what you missed, and check out the final scores.
Milton State Trooper Earns PA State Police Purple Heart
HARRISBURG — A Milton state trooper shot in the leg while chasing down an armed suspect in Watsontown last year was awarded the Pennsylvania State Police Purple Heart during an awards ceremony Thursday in Manheim. Tpr. Logan C. Spiece, a Benton native who worked as an adult probation officer...
The Washington Post Ranks Doylestown Pizzeria Best in State for Neapolitan Slices
The Spuntino Wood Fired Pizzeria in Doylestown was named the best spot for Neapolitan-style pizza. A popular pizzeria in Doylestown has been listed as the best spot in Pennsylvania for Neapolitan-style pizza and more. Dylan Moriarty, Andrew Van Dam, Amanda Finnegan, and Gabe Hiatt all wrote about this and other pizza shops for The Washington Post.
Former Ben Franklin store space gets new tenant
Muncy, Pa. — The former Ben Franklin store in Clarkstown won't be vacant much longer, as a furniture store plans to move in. Renn's Electronics & More, currently located at Susquehanna Valley Mall near Selinsgrove, will be moving into the 12,500 square-foot space at the plaza along Route 442 just outside of Muncy. Ben Franklin, a variety and crafts store, originally opened in 1981. In May, owner Gary Peck announced...
'Stomachs of steel:' Allentown Fair hosts Scrapple-eating contest, no forks needed
ALLENTOWN, PA. — In a matter of minutes, Josh Kraty used his hands to stuff close to three pounds of scrapple into his mouth. Months of stomach expansion training led up to that victorious moment. Two seats down, Allentown Mayor Matt Tuerk stuck a fork in the meat and...
Man charged for stabbing in Sunbury
Sunbury, Pa. — A woman's son allegedly stabbed her boyfriend after the couple had been arguing at a business Sunbury. Marquis McDowell, 28, admitted he pierced his mother's boyfriend with a box cutter shortly before 7 p.m. on Aug. 28, according to the affidavit. McDowell's mother and her boyfriend had been arguing all day at their residence on Market Street and after the woman threatened to call police, her boyfriend told her if she did, one of them would be "leaving in a body bag." ...
Man stomps on, strangles woman: Police
Sunbury, Pa. — A man was arrested after he allegedly assaulted a woman by hitting her, stomping on her, and strangling her at a Sunbury home. Police say they were called to a home for a report of a stolen cell phone moments after Edward Brady Dark, 51, of Sunbury, left the scene. The female accuser told police she and Dark got into an argument and he beat her, choked her, and stomped on her leg, according to Officer Tobias Blank of Sunbury Police. A...
Knoebels Announces September and October Events
Though Labor Day will mark the end of daily operation at Knoebels, there’s plenty of fun in store at Knoebels in September and October. Knoebels has announced its fall events, including September Weekends, Doggie Dive, Knoebel Lumber 5K, and Hallo-Fun. Knoebels is open weekends in September with ride passes...
Alleged con man turns himself into police
Williamsport, Pa. — A man conned his 96-year-old neighbor out of thousands of dollars so he could gamble, police say. Lorenza Petrella, 61, surrendered to Lycoming Regional Police Department on Thursday on felony charges of financial exploitation of an older adult and theft by deception charges. Petrella is charged with intentionally deceiving his neighbor into providing him with several thousand dollars between August 2022 and July 2024. Petrella allegedly went to the victim's home on several occasions and convinced the victim he needed money to pay bills, buy gifts for family members, and repair lawn equipment. Petrella failed to tell the victim he was actually using the money to gamble and play skills games. Petrella was arraigned at District Judge William Solomon's office before being released on $15,000 bail. Docket sheet
Binghamton Volleyball Falls To Bucknell In Bearcat Classic Finale
The Bisons would hand Binghamton their second loss on the weekend losing in three straight sets on Saturday at the Events Center. Binghamton would keep the first set close losing 25-21 before dropping the next two 25-16 and 25-14. The Bisons offense would be frequent in the third set in...
Mount Men’s Soccer Falls in Road Contest at Bucknell
EMMITSBURG, Md. (August 31, 2024) – Two goals – one in each half – were the difference as the Mount St. Mary's men's soccer team got upended by the Bucknell Bison in a 2-0 decision. Abou Cherif and Junee Lee provided the offensive chances for the Mountaineers,...
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