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Running Past 50: Mastering the Long Race
This runner's advice? Just keep putting one foot in front of the other, and eventually, one mile becomes two. Two miles become three. The scene: The Boston Marathon, April 17, 2023. Somewhere around mile 20. On a day of sheet-like rain and howling winds, I had made it up infamous...
Pennsylvania ammo plant boosts production of key artillery shell in Ukraine's fight against Russia
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 the historic factory’s ongoing, $400 million modernization.The Scranton Army Ammunition Plant cuts and forges 2,000-pound (907-kilogram) bars of steel into 155 mm howitzer rounds that are then shipped to Iowa to be packed with explosives and fitted with fuses. From there, many of them make their way to the fight in Ukraine, where...
Wolfpack to face Mounties preview
Wilkes Barre Area quarterback Jake Howe is a three year starter for the Wolfpack. He has grown into a 6’3 pro style passer that last week threw for 297 yards and 2 touchdowns in the Wilkes Barre win over Whitehall. Wide Receiver Jordan Kieselowsky caught 11 passes for 131 yards while Davon underwood hauled in 10 catches and a touchdown.
Volleyball Starts 2024 Campaign at Marywood Tri-Match on Saturday
ALLENTOWN, Pa. – The Cedar Crest College volleyball team will begin its 2024 season as the Falcons travel to Marywood University to take on the host Pacers and Delaware Valley University in a tri-match on Saturday, August 31 at 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m., respectively. Head Volleyball Coach Grace...
PD: man points crossbow at woman, standoff ensues in South Scranton
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA CO. (WOLF) — Scranton police said they arrested a man who pointed a crossbow at a woman and fled to another residence, resulting in a standoff in South Scranton. On Wednesday, Scranton police responded to a residence on Watson Street for a report of a man, identified...
'The Kammander' wins overall title in kid's division of USA Mullet Championships
Aug. 29—SWOYERSVILLE — "The Kammander" is the champion. Kamden "The Kammander" Cunningham, 6, of Swoyersville, has won the overall kid's category in the 2024 USA Mullet Championships. Killian Depew — "Killi Ray Cyrus" — age 3, of Avoca, finished in third place. As champion, Kamden will...
Missing teen in Scranton found
Update: According to the Scranton Police Department, Cordaro has been located. SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — On Wednesday, Scranton Police said they are searching for a missing person in Lackawanna County. On August 27, police say they were called to the 800 block of Harrison Avenue in Scranton for a reported missing person. Police are […]
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 Municipality Lanes Affected Closure Begins Closure Ends […]
Football Recap: Abington Heights Falls to East Stroudsburg South in First Game of Season
Abington Heights couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. The contest between them and the East Stroudsburg South Cavaliers wasn't particularly close, with the Abington Heights Comets falling 33-14. When it comes to explaining why Abington Heights lost on Friday, one person who can't be blamed is...
West Pittston: Back to school time just another step toward lifelong learning
Since career pivoting into education and substituting while getting my certification, I have become acutely aware of something that I hadn’t experienced in a decade, and something that I didn’t necessarily have on my bingo card to experience ever again — back to school. But here we are, starting the 2024-25 school year.
Stroudsburg football gets it done against Wilkes-Barre in Week 2; Scores from around the Poconos
STROUDSBURG — The offenses came to play between Stroudsburg and Wilkes-Barre, but the Mounties were able to figure it out to win their home opener against the Wolfpack 35-20 on Friday night. Neither team wasted time getting on the board as Wilkes-Barre scored on its opening drive with a 25-yard passing touchdown from...
HS CROSS COUNTRY: Staude, Hedglin win Cliff Robbins titles
DALLAS - Last season didn't quite end the way Crestwood's Mason Staude and Dallas' Madison Hedglin would have liked. However, the two cross country runners got this season off to a good beginning at the Cliff Robbins Invitational. Staude outdueled Michael Fritz of Northwest Area to win the varsity boys...
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