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Homeless camp removal underway in Wilkes-Barre
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — City officials have started to “thoroughly clean and clear” a homeless camp in the riverfront area of Kirby Park in Wilkes-Barre. On Monday, Mayor George Brown announced that the city would be coming to thoroughly clean and clear the riverfront area of Kirby Park. “The current situation needs to be remedied. […]
Jefferson Health earns Stroke GoldPlus award for care
Jefferson Health, a top health system with hospitals in South Jersey and Pennsylvania, has received the American Heart Association’s Get with the Guidelines Stroke GoldPlus quality achievement award for its commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines. Jefferson Cherry Hill...
Blaschak Anthracite purchased by management-led investor group
SAINT NICHOLAS – A Mahanoy area coal company is under new ownership. Saint Nicholas Investor Group, LLC, purchased Blaschak Anthracite from Milestone Partners in a management-led buyout which was completed on July 19. The group is led by Blaschak management and outside board members, as well as other friends...
Blue Mountain Resort holding first Pierogies and Pints Festival in August
Blue Mountain Resort will celebrate a northeast Pennsylvania staple at the new Pierogies and Pints Festival in August. “Pierogies are just such a big thing in the area,” said Ashley Seier, director of marketing for Blue Mountain Resort, in explaining the origins of the festival. ...
TRAFFIC ALERT: Route 309 Between Hometown and Tamaqua Closed Due to Multi-Vehicle Crash
A crash has closed Route 309 between Hometown and Tamaqua late Thursday. The crash occurred just after 11:30pm in the area of 52 Claremont Avenue in Rush Township. The dispatch came in for a crash with injuries that involved 6 vehicles. There were 2 injuries reported. There was reported to...
Five-Year-Old Boy Falls 30 Ft. Near Waterfall at Waverly Glen Park
WAVERLY, N.Y. (WENY) -- A five-year-old boy was taken to the hospital with a cut on his head after falling 30 feet near a waterfall in the Waverly Glen Park area. Waverly Police say the boy was sitting in a pavilion when his Mother reached him and no rescue efforts were needed. Police say an investigation found the boy ran from his mother while she was focusing on her other children and that's when he fell down the embankment.
Wilkes-Barre Mayor Brown visits local manufacturer Trion Industries
WILKES-BARRE — Wilkes-Barre City Mayor George C. Brown toured Trion Industries on Monday, July 15, with Adam Thalenfeld, president of the company. Brown said Trion Industries has a wonderful history in the City of Wilkes-Barre and many of its employees have been with the company for more than 30 years. Before being elected as Mayor of Wilkes-Barre, Brown had a career in the manufacturing industry.
Dallas Car Theft Epidemic: Social Media Trend Sparks Surge (video)
In recent weeks, Dallas has experienced a spike in vehicle thefts targeting Kia and Hyundai models. Two such thefts occurred almost simultaneously at the same apartment complex, involving security footage and police investigations. Thefts at the Apartment Complex. On one occasion, Steven Bingo discovered his Kia missing after reviewing security...
DOJ watchdog slams Barr for sharing non-public info with Trump on 2020 probe
The Department of Justice's Inspector General's Office (OIG) criticized former Attorney General Bill Barr on Thursday for disclosing non-public investigative information with former President Trump about the department's probe into possible 2020 election fraud. Why it matters: Barr's disclosure did not breach any of the department's policies but it "was...
Joe passes through multiple counties during Day 4 of Go Joe 27
Joe Snedeker will be kicking off day 4 of Go Joe 27 near Freeland in Luzerne County. Today, Newswatch 16's Morning Meteorologist will bike through Luzerne County, stopping in Freeland, Conyngham, Sybertsville, Drums, Sugarloaf, and Nescopeck. Then, Joe will bike from Berwick through Orangeville, Rohrsburg and Millville on his way to the Montour Delong Community Fair in Washingtonville.
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