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Man wanted for crashing into police cars, fleeing from authorities
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA CO. (WOLF) — A man is wanted for crashing into police cars and leading authorities on a chase in Lackawanna County. On Wednesday, a confidential informant identified Demetrius Johnson, 35, as a suspect distributing crack cocaine in the county, police said. Johnson was reportedly observed operating a...
Ex-Scranton Mayor Bill Courtright released from prison to home confinement
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA CO. (WOLF) — Former Scranton Mayor Bill Courtright has been released from prison to home confinement, FOX56 has learned. Officials confirmed to FOX56 that Courtright was released to home confinement on Tuesday after spending less than four years in prison. The Federal Bureau of Prisons no longer...
Wilkes-barre VA Medical Center holds creative arts contest
WILKES-BARRE, Pa. — The Veteran's Affairs Hospital near Wilkes-Barre is hosting a creative arts competition for local veterans. The VA holds national arts competitions every year, which showcase more than 100 categories in art, music, dance, drama, and creative writing. Kristie Kendrick is the VA recreation Therapist and says,...
Men’s Soccer Blanked by King’s in Season Opener
LA PLUME, Pa.- The Keystone College men's soccer team dropped their season opener to King's College (PA) 3-0 Friday evening at the Keystone College Turf Field. Keystone drops to 0-1 while King's improves to 1-0. Keystone goalkeeper Landon Keller (Provo, Utah/Timpview) made 10 saves in his first collegiate start. All...
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...
Flooding closes Wilkes-Barre grocery store
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE CO. (WOLF) — A grocery store in Wilkes-Barre is closed after being flooded in Thursday night's storms. Thursday's rain brought flooding to some parts of Wilkes-Barre, one of those being Schiel's Family Market on 30 Hanover Street. The store will be closed until further notice and plans...
Anna Lucasta Premiers on Broadway
On this date in 1944, the play "Anna Lucasta" opened on Broadway. The American Negro Theater produced this first all-Black production with a non-racial theme. It starred Hilda Simms and Frederick O'Neal. The setting was the Lucasta living room in Pennsylvania and Noah's Bar in Brooklyn in early 1941. Written...
Riverside Cruises Past Hanover Area 62-13 (Video Highlights)
Riverside defeats Hanover Area at their temporary home stadium at Wilkes-Barre Area 62-13. Many Vikings players got into the endzone tonight, WR Carmello Barnett hauled in 3 Touchdowns while QB Chase Taddonio got himself 2. Kicker Santino D’Amico scored 2 field goals for the Vikings, Richie Kostoff, Ny-Jai Scott-Holt and Brady Pavalonis also scored touchdowns tonight as well. Jonathan Otway-Kellom scored both of Hanover Area’s touchdowns. Riverside is now 2-0 and will travel to Lakeland next week. Hanover Area falls to 0-2 and looks to bounce back at home next week against Holy Cross.
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...
Men's Soccer Drops Season Opener Against Wilkes
Scranton, Pa. – The Marywood University men's soccer team opened up the season Friday night hosting the Wilkes University Colonels. The Pacers were blanked in the opener losing, 2-0. Wilkes scored their first goal in the 45th minute when Herbert Ramirez had a free kick opportunity from 35 yards...
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