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Football Recap: Crestwood Takes Loss Despite Strong Efforts from Jake Jeckell and Gio Barna
Crestwood lost against Valley View back in August of 2023, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Friday. The Crestwood Comets lost to the Valley View Cougars on the road by a 28-13 margin. While losing is never fun, the Comets can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Pennsylvania football rankings (they are ranked 279th, while the Cougars are ranked 138th).
Schuylkill County Detectives Seek Tamaqua Man
Schuylkill County Detectives are asking the public to help locate man last known to reside in Tamaqua. Isaih Antonio Blankson, age 22, currently has an active bench warrant after he failed to appear at the Schuylkill County Courthouse on February 27, 2024 for Jury Selection for a trial of his.
International Overdose Awareness Day Event held in Scranton
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Several organizations teamed up today in Lackawanna County to tackle a far-reaching health crisis. Tens of thousands of people die each year from a drug overdose. For International Overdose Awareness Day, 28/22 News Reporter Iyee Jagne explains what’s being done locally to help save lives. Organizations like the Lackawanna Recovery Coalition, […]
7th annual Patriot’s Day Golf Tournament at WV Country Club Sept. 9
HANOVER TWP. — The Wyoming Valley Country Club is sponsoring the 7th annual Patriot’s Day Golf Tournament on Monday, Sept. 9, 2024. The event starts with a patio lunch, followed by golf, prizes, a cocktail hour and buffet dinner in the Grand Ballroom. The proceeds go to the...
Tracy’s Hope Pet Walk and Car Show Benefit held in Scranton
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— A local organization which benefits pets in need got a financial boost today to aid its mission. A pet blessing was just part of a pet walk, car, and bike show at Scranton’s McDade Park. The annual event benefits Tracey’s Hope Hospice Care and Rescue for Domestic Animals. Besides a variety […]
Minersville Rolls Past Shenandoah Valley
The Minersville Area Battlin' Miners continued their strong start to the high school football season with a 44-0 victory over the Shenandoah Valley Blue Devils on Friday night. Minersville, now 2-0 on the season, while Shenandoah Valley remains in search of their first win under new head coach Dave Bench.
Jonathan Edwards: Supporting your community is a win-win
Tired of ads? Subscribers enjoy a distraction-free reading experience. Imagine this: Your business sponsors a local junior football team. Let’s say you donated money for their jerseys or an upgrade to the concession stand. Being the savvy marketer you are, you hire a photographer to take photos capturing the highlights of the games, the energy, the action and the community coming together.
Troy football topples Dover in out of state clash, Canton outlasts South Williamsport
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) – Troy and Canton football each improved to (2-0) on the season. (Photo Courtesy: Mid-Atlantic Pigskin Classic Facebook) Troy and Canton football each delivered impressive road wins, on Saturday. The Warriors defeated South Williamsport 17-8, in a rare 10 a.m. matchup. Canton’s Ben Fitch connected with Zach Colton, for the games 1st score […]
PONCE, ALLEN LEAD RAMAPO IN 4-2 VICTORY
Mahwah, NJ: The Ramapo College men's soccer team opened the 2024 season with a thrilling 4-2 win over Wilkes University (1-1 overall) tonight at the Athletic Center Turf Field. Ramapo took a 2-1 lead into halftime with back-to-back goals from Gianfranco Ponce. Landon Kelly would net a late first half...
Despite Saturday's rain, Railfest continues Sunday with full steam ahead
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA CO. (WOLF) — Railfest returns to Labor Day weekend for the first time since 2019. The festival, located at the Steamtown Historic CSite celebrates Scranton's deep-rooted locomotive history and allows guests of all ages to enjoy a variety of unique trains and trolleys. "Travel has changed over...
A slice of Italy: Scranton celebrates La Festa
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA CO. (WOLF) — Italian culture's smells and sounds fill Scranton's streets as La Festa Italiana celebrates its 48th year. “Everybody is Italian at La Festa, and who doesn't wanna be Italian?" Asked Debbie Meila, Co-Chair for souvenirs and novelties for La Festa. La Festa is a 4-day...
Women’s Soccer Falls to King’s College in Season Opener
WILKES-BARRE, Pa. – The women's soccer team took a tough 12-0 loss to King's College to open up their season on the road on Saturday afternoon. The Giants only had two shots on goal in the match. One coming from Brooke Freni (Glendora, N.J./Triton Regional) and the other from Abigail Bateman (Edmeston, N.Y./Edmeston Central). Annie Metzger (Chambersburg, Pa./Chambersburg Area) stayed in goal for the whole match and ended the day with 15 saves and 12 goals allowed.
Women's Soccer Sets New Program Record for Most Goals Scored in Single Game
WILKES-BARRE, PA (August 31, 2024) -- The King's College women's soccer team (2-0-0) recorded the most goals scored in a single game in program history Saturday evening against Keystone College (0-1-0) at McCarthy stadium. The Monarchs beat the Giants 12-0, breaking the previous record of 11 against Lincoln in 2005.
WVB: Falcons Take Two In Tri-Match Tussle
SCRANTON, Pa. – Lackawanna women's volleyball dug deep for a five-set thriller in the morning, then took a three-set sweep late in the afternoon to go 2-0 on Saturday in tri-match action against PSU Hazleton and Cecil College at the Lackawanna College Student Union gymnasium. Lackawanna beat PSU Hazleton in the first match, 3-2 (20-25, 25-23, 25-15, 20-25, 15-12), then took down Cecil College in the finale, 3-0 (25-12, 25-18, 25-17). The Nittany Lions beat the Eagles in the middle match, 3-2 (17-25, 25-11, 25-21, 16-25, 15-13).
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