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Devil Women Start 2024 Seasson Strong by Taking Second at Misericordia Invite
DALLAS, Pa. - The Dickinson women's cross-country team started their 2024 season by posting a solid result taking second at the Misericordia Invitational on Friday evening. Myra Naqvi was the lead Dickinson runner, finishing in fifth overall place with a time of 15:42.40. Two other Devils finished inside the top-10, with Meghan Higgins-Hass (15:47.30) coming in sixth and Liza Barbash (16:12.00) in ninth. The two other runners contributing to the team score were Maddie Garber (16:17.90) in 11th and Sarah Coates (16:26.50) who took 15th. Rounding out the competing Devils were Sophia Kovalski (16:34.20) and Breanna Franchak (16:35.30). Jillian McNulty (16:57.80), Marley Kurey(17:15.50), Jenna Kerns (17:23.40), Devon Culberson (17:26.50), Lauren Scott (17:39.30), Emma Vanmeter (17:42.80), Emma Lewis (17:56.60) and Abby Duffy (18:11.30).
Dietrich Theater’s Fall Film Festival scheduled in Tunkhannock, with sneak peek Thursday
A free Preview Day for the Dietrich Theater’s Fall Film Festival is Thursday, at the Tunkhannock theater. The festival opens with an Oktoberfest-style gala on Sept. 20 and shows 20 independent and foreign movies through Oct. 10. The Gala night movies are “The Fabulous Four,” starring Susan Sarandon, Bette...
Pennsylvania plant ramps up production of weaponry for Ukraine
SCRANTON, Pennsylvania: A Pennsylvania ammunition plant has increased its production of a key artillery shell by 50 percent to meet the rising demand from Ukraine, and it plans to expand further. The Scranton Army Ammunition Plant, which plays a crucial role in manufacturing 155 mm howitzer rounds, has ramped up...
Hands-on cooking series in Bradford County promotes heart health
TOWANDA — People have the opportunity to learn new recipes for inexpensive meals that promote healthy living. Penn State Extension has partnered with Farmer Fred’s in Towanda for its hands-on cooking series. The program started its first session Thursday at the farmer’s market on South Main Street. Three more sessions will follow on Sept. 5, 12 and 26 from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Farmer Fred's.
Pittston Twp. shooting suspect pleads guilty to charges
PITTSTON TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A man who was charged with shooting a woman in the back two times at a Luzerne County shopping plaza in 2022 has pleaded guilty. Christopher Carmona from Manhattan, New York, pled guilty Wednesday to criminal attempt-criminal homicide, for his admitted role in a 2022 shooting in Pittston Township. On June […]
La Festa Italiana requires a lot of preparation
SCRANTON, Pa. — La Festa Italiana kicks off Friday in Downtown Scranton. A lot of work needs to be done beforehand. One task is wiring all the booths so the businesses can cook and keep the food warm. Apprentices from the IBEW Local 81 volunteered their time to help...
HS FOOTBALL: Rough start to season for teams in WVC
The good news for football teams in the Wyoming Valley Conference is that it's still pretty early in the 2024 season. The bad news for the football teams in the Wyoming Valley Conference is that it gets late pretty quick. Wyoming Area (2-0) is the only undefeated team from the...
Labor and union supporters gather in Kirby Park for food and fun at NEPA-Que
WILKES-BARRE — For the third straight year, NEPA-Que in Kirby Park came one day before Labor Day. The free event, hosted by the nonprofit community group In This Together NEPA, was billed as a Labor Day celebration of unions and workers. It featured live music, games, basket raffles and...
Man hides in brush to evade arrest after threatening to 'shoot up' residence, police say
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA CO. (WOLF) — A man reportedly hid in brush to avoid being arrested after he drove a vehicle to Scranton to "shoot up" a residence, police said. On Wednesday, Scranton police said they received information that a man was traveling to a residence on Myrtle Street in the Hill Section with the intent to "shoot up the residence."
Heavy police presence in Olyphant
OLYPHANT, Pa. — A strong police presence has gathered in part of Lackawanna County. Several police departments, including Olyphant, Blakely, Jessup, Dickson City, and state police, responded to part of the Casey Highway in Olyphant just after 9 p.m. Wednesday. Newswatch 16 has a crew on the scene and...
Swoyersville boy wins National Mullet Championship
EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — A local Swoyersville boy with great hair brought home a win in this year’s National Mullet Championship. Six-year-old Kamden Cunningham, better known as the “Kammander”, won the kid’s division of the competition. He beat out hundreds of kids from all across the world with over 2,200 votes taking home a grand […]
Football prepares for Wilkes-Barre
Last Friday, Stroudsburg won their first game of their season, defeating Wallenpaupack, 30-10. They look to start 2-0 for the first time since 2020 and for a first time in a full season since 2013. Now they prepare for Wilkes-Barre who are 1-0 on the season. Wilkes-Barre won their first...
Hundreds to gather in Scranton for upcoming tribute race
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — On Saturday, Downtown Scranton will come alive with the spirit of community and remembrance as runners and walkers gather for a beloved Labor Day weekend tradition. Every year, on the Saturday of La Festa Italiana, hundreds of participants gather in Downtown Scranton to pay tribute to Captain James R. Minicozzi, […]
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