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Mid Valley runs past Berwick in Defensive Masterclass.
The second week of Pennsylvania High School Football got underway on Friday Night as Mid Valley took down Berwick. Last year saw a respectable 7-4 season for Mid Valley. Throughout the 11 games last year, they allowed over 30 points just twice. Last season was good, but Mid Valley looks like a different animal this time around. They dominated their way through Pittston last week and did the same thing this week. In that Pittston game, RB Jakob Lesher ran for over 150 yards en route to a shoutout win. This week, Lesher had his way once again easily eclipsing the century mark for a second consecutive week.
Local business plays key part in La Festa Italiana
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Scranton’s Annual Italian Festival, La Festa Italiana, is coming back, filling Courthouse Square with the sights, sounds, and flavors of Italy. One local business, MAC Signs, has been a key part of the festival for over 20 years. They’re the team behind all the signs you will see throughout the […]
Expected road closures for Wyoming Valley Run event
LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Wyoming Valley Run is set to kick off on Sunday. Officials have released the expected road closures across various towns. The following road closures will take place on September 1, in Pittston, West Pittston, Exeter, Wyoming, Forty Fort, Kingston, and Wilkes-Barre:. Mile Marker MunicipalityLanes...
Luzerne County mullet kid brings home championship
LUZERNE COUNTY, Pa. — A Kamden Cunningham is the new Mullet Champion. The boy from Swoyersville, also know as the "Kammander," took home the best mullet in the kids division of the 2024 USA Mullet Championship. Kamden raised over six thousand dollars for Jaren Allen's, "Homes for Wounded Warriors...
Separate police chases in Luzerne and Lackawanna counties
A heavy police presence last night in one part of Lackawanna County in search of a wanted man. Several police departments, including Olyphant, Blakely, Jessup, Dickson City, and state police, responded to part
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...
Pennsylvania ammo plant boosts production of key artillery shell in Ukraine's fight against Russia
SCRANTON — A Pennsylvania ammunition plant that makes a key artillery shell in Ukraine’s fight against Russia has managed to boost production by 50% to meet surging demand, with more capacity set to come on line. Government officials revealed the increase in production this week as they showcased...
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.
Warren Police Arrest NY Man for Receiving Stolen Property and Eluding Police
WARREN, NJ -- — Warren Township Chief of Police Robert Ferreiro on Friday announced the arrest of Abdourahmane Seck, age 35, of Bronx, NY. Chief Ferreiro stated that on Tuesday, July 2, 2024, at approximately 9 PM, Warren Township Police received an alert from an Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR), affixed within Warren Township, of a vehicle bearing a stolen license plate. Within minutes of receiving the alert, officers located the vehicle in a shopping center where a suspect was also located. When officers attempted to approach the suspect, he fled the shopping center at a high rate of speed, driving recklessly, disregarding red traffic signals, and improperly passing other vehicles. Officers attempted a motor vehicle stop, but the suspect continued at a high rate of speed, ultimately eluding the officers.
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...
Wilkes Women's Cross Country Opens Season Seventh at Misericordia Invitational
DALLAS, PA -- The Wilkes University women's cross country team opened the 2024 season by placing seventh of 11 teams in a 4k race at the Misericordia Invitational at Letterkenny Field Friday evening in Dallas, Pa. The Colonels, under the direction of second-year head coach Paul VanLuvender, scored 196 points...
Warren Township 9/11 Service Set
WARREN, NJ -- The 9/11 memorial service in Warren Township will be held on Wednesday, September 11,. 2024 at 10:30am at 46 Mountain Boulevard. The Warren Middle School (WMS )Chorus will be joined by a student speaker from WMS and representatives from all four elementary schools who will lead attendees in the Pledge of Allegiance.
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