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Arts at Hayfield, Penn State Wilkes-Barre continue supportive relationship
DALLAS, Pa. — For 40 years, Penn State Wilkes-Barre has hosted thousands of community members for events put on by Arts at Hayfield, a nonprofit organization that supports the arts in the community and on campus. While Arts at Hayfield now has the name of Penn State Wilkes-Barre’s iconic...
Pottsville Pizzeria Celebrates 75 Years of Tradition This Saturday
This Saturday, Pottsville Pizzeria will celebrate its 75th anniversary. The pizzeria has been serving the community with its classic pizzas and subs since the summer of 1949. The story of Pottsville Pizzeria began when Mrs. Paparazo and her three sons opened the first pizzeria in the area in the basement of their home at 441 Prospect St. The business quickly grew, leading to a move in September 1953 to a more convenient location at 530 N. Centre St. This relocation allowined for the development and expansion of their product offerings. It was here that the concept of unbaked pizzas for home baking was born, eventually evolving into the famous Packaged and Frozen Pizzas.
Fire damages former Carbon County bar
CARBON COUNTY, Pa. — Investigators are still looking for the cause of a fire at the former Heritage Bar in Carbon County. Firefighters responded to the building at the intersection of Yard and Stock Streets in Nesquehoning around 2 a.m. Wednesday. There is no word on any injuries after...
Cash Stolen from Vehicle in West Mahanoy Township near Frackville
The Pennsylvania State Police at Frackville are investigating a report of cash stolen from a vehicle in West Mahanoy Township. According to Troopers, on Sunday, July 21st, 2024, police investigated a report that some removed 20 $100 Bills, totaling $2,000 from the glovebox a GM Acadia which was unlocked and parked on South Line Street. The theft is believed to have occurred between 8:00pm on Saturday, July 20th, 2024 and 1:00pm, on Sunday, July 21st, 2024.
Police: FedEx driver robbed in Wilkes-Barre
WILKES-BARRE, Pa. — An investigation is underway after a FedEx driver says he was robbed in Wilkes-Barre. The driver told police he was making a delivery on Kidder Street Tuesday afternoon when three men forcibly stole the packages he was holding and ran away.
Troy man will spend 5-12 years in prison on meth charges
TOWANDA, PA. (WENY) -- A Troy, Pennsylvania man will serve at least 5 years in prison on two separate meth charges. According to the Bradford County District Attorney, William McClintic, 59, was sentenced to a minimum of five and a maximum of 12 years in a State Correctional Facility on two counts of Possession with Intent to Deliver Between 10 and 50 grams of Methamphetamine.
Man arrested after allegedly raping minor in Brookline hotel
A 45-year-old man was arrested this week after he allegedly drove to Brookline from Pennsylvania and raped a minor whom he had met on a social media app. Edward Garry is facing charges of enticing a child under 16 and aggravated rape of a child, according to records from Brookline District Court.
Four Pennsylvania Men Charged with Federal Firearms and Drug Trafficking Violations in Pittsburgh
Four Pennsylvania residents have been brought up on serious charges of violating federal firearms and narcotics laws, as announced by United States Attorney Eric G. Olshan. The indictment, served by a federal grand jury in Pittsburgh, includes allegations of unlawful possession with the intent to distribute significant quantities of cocaine, fentanyl, and heroin, as well as firearm possession by convicted felons. The Department of Justice press release identifies the accused as Derrick Lyman of McKeesport, Kenneth Hamlin Jr. of Murrysville, Daniel Jackson of Penn Hills, and Devlin Clifford of Monroeville.
PA Turnpike to get rid of traditional tolls on this stretch of highway
The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission announced Wednesday that tolls on the turnpike east of Reading and on the Northeast Extension would switch to open road tolling in January 2025. What is open road tolling?. Open road tolling systems charge tolls via sensors overhead and in the roadway that determine each vehicle's...
Water Privatization Is on the Rise in Pa. Here’s What You Need to Know
This story was produced by the State College regional bureau of Spotlight PA, an independent, nonpartisan newsroom dedicated to investigative and public-service journalism for Pennsylvania. Sign up for our north-central Pa. newsletter, Talk of the Town, at spotlightpa.org/newsletters/talkofthetown. A Pennsylvania commission oversees more than 150 water utilities statewide, most of which are privately owned, and the number of systems acquired by for-profit companies has risen in recent years. While there are benefits to water privatization, like more financial resources and staffing, there are also downsides. For example, municipal officials lose their power to regulate, and that can limit local authority when communities have issues...
Company news: Chris Cochran promoted by Tops Friendly Markets
Tops Friendly Markets, a full-service grocery retailer in New York, northern Pennsylvania, and Vermont, announced the promotion of Chris Cochran to store manager at the Sandy Creek Tops store. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. By...
With high school football a month away, the Mid-Penn Conference holds Media Day
MECHANICSBURG, Pa. — Players, coaches, and fans are ready. The high school football season begins just one month from Wednesday. Teams flocked to Cumberland Valley High School as the Mid-Penn Conference hosted Media Day for players and coaches. Teams from around Pennsylvania have been hard at work this offseason...
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