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Police: Scranton man sexually assaulted children
SCRANTON — A city man is accused of sexually assaulting three children. Edward C. O'Hara, 81, of 214 Aspen Drive, faces charges for the alleged sexual assault of three boys between the ages of 6 and 9. O'Hara admitted to performing sexual acts on the juveniles, according to the...
Beyond the Byline: Remembering ‘Tiger’ Denoy
WILKES-BARRE — One of the greatest memories I have of playing basketball for Plymouth High School is that of P.I.A.A. referee Patrick “Tiger” Denoy hopping on one leg, arm flailing, whistle blowing and then him saying, “Nah, nah, nah, that’s a travel, we’re going back this way!”
Shamokin Dominant in 49-0 Victory over Lake-Lehman
LEHMAN — Marc Persing and the Shamokin football program has a tremendous relationship with its track team. It’s not as if Persing isn’t a baseball fan, it’s just that he sees the value on Friday nights from springs spent running. In the first two weeks of...
Back Mountain Makery
DALLAS, Pa. — The Back Mountain Makery is a shop in Dallas, PA that is filled with handmade, local items. With 80 local artists, the Back Mountain Makery has everything from decor, beauty products, ceramics, and much much more. Aside from the shop, the Makery also offers workshops and classes to create your very own works of art.
Higher enrollment: Some Northeast, Central Pa. colleges see record numbers this fall
Colleges in Northeast and Central Pennsylvania added in-demand programs, expanded recruitment efforts and increased financial aid to meet the challenges faced by higher education. At many schools, the efforts are working. Some schools, including Bucknell University, Johnson College and Lackawanna College, are experiencing record-high enrollments this fall. Leaders at other...
Football Recap: Valley View Starts Season with Loss on the Road
Valley View had to start their season on the road on Friday, and it wasn't the start they were hoping for. They had to suffer through a 33-0 loss at the hands of the Scranton Prep Cavaliers. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Cougars of the 26-6 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in October of 2023.
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. […]
Wyoming County Fair is underway near Meshoppen
WYOMING COUNTY, Pa. — The Wyoming County Fair is a Labor Day Weekend tradition. The fair has been around since the 1850s and continues growing yearly. There are rides, food, and animals to see at the fairgrounds near Meshoppen. Blaise Cleveland is the Vice President of the Meshoppen Fire...
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