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Former fiscal manager charged with defrauding over $400k from children's advocacy center
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA CO. (WOLF) — A former fiscal manager for the Children's Advocacy Center for Northeastern Pennsylvania (CAC/NEPA) has been charged with wire fraud. According to the United States Attorney's Office, from Nov. 2018 to June 2022, Angela Saar, 51, of Olyphant, engaged in a scheme to defraud the CAC/NEPA while employed as the fiscal manager.
Former manager charged with $400K fraud of Children Advocacy Center in NEPA
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The former fiscal manager for the Children’s Advocacy Center of Northeastern Pennsylvania (CAC/NEPA) is accused of a scheme to defraud the organization. According to the U. S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania, 51-year-old Angela Saar, of Olyphant, engaged in a scheme to defraud the CAC/NEPA. Investigators stated […]
Throop man accused of pushing, choking his girlfriend
THROOP — A Throop man is accused of pushing his girlfriend to the ground and choking her, according to a criminal complaint. Nicholas McDermott 56, of 134 Harriet St., is facing charges of strangulation and assault. According to police, officers responded to 134 Harriet St. at about 8 p.m....
WooSox fall to RailRiders despite strong showing from Zach Penrod
MOOSIC, PA – Hard-throwing lefty Zach Penrod shined in his return from the Injured List, but the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders (55-44, 12-13) overcame three different deficits to hand the Worcester Red Sox (46-54, 11-14) an 8-5 loss on Friday night at PNC Field. After bouncing his first two pitches to...
A tasty tradition: Scranton family works St. Joe's festival funnel cake booth for more than 20 years
Nearly 25 years ago, David Esken asked organizers of the St. Joseph’s Center Summer Festival what food booth was hardest to staff with volunteers. His family has worked the funnel cake stand ever since he asked the question. “He said, ‘Well, it's me, my wife and my seven kids,...
2 charged with murder in Wilkes-Barre drug-related stabbing
A group of men jumped and fatally stabbed a man in South Wilkes-Barre earlier this year in retaliation for a drug deal gone wrong, according to charges filed in court this week. Two of the suspects — Justice "Millie" Flenory, 23, and Jaime B. Knights, 63, both of Wilkes-Barre —...
PD: Man threatens to kill woman while strangling her
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A man was arrested after he allegedly strangled and threatened to kill a woman. According to the Wilkes-Barre City Police Department, on Thursday around 12:13 a.m. officers were called to a house on Bowman Street for a report of a dispute. The victim, a 64-year-old woman, told police that a […]
Homeless camp removal underway in Wilkes-Barre
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — City officials have started to “thoroughly clean and clear” a homeless camp in the riverfront area of Kirby Park in Wilkes-Barre. On Monday, Mayor George Brown announced that the city would be coming to thoroughly clean and clear the riverfront area of Kirby Park. “The current situation needs to be remedied. […]
From Pittston to West Scranton: The faithful make a pilgrimage for Good St. Ann
Around midnight, cars began to file into the parking lot of Our Lady of the Eucharist Parish in Pittston. The faithful got out walking sticks, others put on yellow reflective vests. The moon waned from full, you could see the stars. They met up with old friends to begin the...
Man charged with deadly ATV hit-and-run crash in Luzerne County
NEWPORT TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Investigators have charged a man for his alleged involvement in a deadly hit-and-run crash involving an ATV. Police say they have charged Richard J. Simon Jr., 39, of Nanticoke, with involuntary manslaughter after a crash killed an ATV rider, James Thiemann, 26, of Warrior Run. According to court documents, on […]
Six veteran organizations receive grants in Scranton
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The City of Scranton showed some appreciation to veterans this morning by awarding several grants to benefit programs geared toward veterans. Thursday morning the two organizations 28/22 News spoke with said they are beyond grateful for the grant and to the City of Scranton. $85,500 in grant money will be […]
Derek J. White (1993-2024)
Derek J. White, of Lebanon, PA, passed away on July 24, 2024, at the age of 30. He was born on Aug. 5, 1993, in Luzerne, PA, to the late TaraAnn Fernandez. Derek was known for his love of the outdoors, with a passion for fishing, kayaking, and camping. He...
A New National Spotlight Shines on Josh Shapiro’s Contested Environmental Record
It was supposed to be a triumphant moment. Five months ago, Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro traveled to a union hall in Scranton to announce a new energy plan his administration touted as a “bold vision for Pennsylvania’s energy future.”. But his speech was interrupted with a searing question...
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