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7 members of “Fentanyl Robbery Gang" charged in drug trafficking, death investigation
SCRANTON, Pa. -- Seven people are charged with conspiracy following the death of four people in Scranton. The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that the following people are charged in the case. Amanda Marie Correa, 29. Robert Andrew Barnes, 24. Christine Deann DiCarlo,...
Governor Shapiro signs new law to limit cell phone use in schools
Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne Co. — A bill to limit access to phones in school has been officially signed into law last week by Governor Shapiro that could apply to schools across the commonwealth. The legislation would allow schools to have students place their phones in a secure bag to avoid...
Man's finger severed in Wilkes-Barre stabbing
A man's finger was severed in a stabbing that took place in Wilkes-Barre early Monday, city police said. Officers were dispatched to Old Train Station Road shortly before 5 a.m. to a report that a 29-year-old man had been stabbed. Police say the man's pinky had been severed in the...
Somerset County man dies weeks after being struck by falling branch while cutting tree in Pennsylvania
MIDDLE SMITHFIELD TOWNSHIP, PA (Monroe County) – A Somerset County man died of his injures weeks after being struck by a falling branch while cutting a tree in Monroe County, according to Lehigh County Coroner Daniel A. Buglio. The incident occurred on Saturday, June 29, at around 1:30 p.m....
Attorney General settles lawsuit with Pa. timeshare
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WKBN) – Timeshare owners could be getting a refund for a property located in Pennsylvania. Attorney General Michelle Henry announced a settlement of a lawsuit against the owners of Split Rock Resort in Lake Harmony. The lawsuit alleged timeshare owners were mistreated by being denied access to...
Pea-sized hail expected with thunderstorms in Northeast Pa. Tuesday
A report from the National Weather Service was issued on Tuesday at 4 p.m. for strong thunderstorms until 4:30 p.m. for Southern Wayne as well as Lackawanna, Luzerne and Pike counties. Wind gusts of up to 40 mph and pea-sized hail (0.25 inches) are anticipated. "At 4 p.m., Doppler radar...
Veterans honored at Pocono Raceway with cars
LONG POND, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Those who served their country were honored at Pocono Raceway thanks to a national program. It was a liberating moment for two Pennsylvania veterans. Both were gifted a refurbished car and can now rebuild their lives. A refurbished 2017 Hyundai Tucson was donated to Marine Corps veteran Lucas Somishka […]
Discussions to reopen Route 611 continue
Stroudsburg, Monroe Co. — Discussions continue between local state legislators, PENNDOT and the National Park Service (NPS), as they work to figure out a plan to reopen Route 611. The route has been closed since December 2022 after a rockslide along Mount Minsi. Senator Rosemary M. Brown (R-40) has...
'And That Is Long Enough:' Heigis Family Announces Sale Of Walpack Inn After 75 Years
The owners of the Walpack Inn, located in Walpack Township, are working toward selling the restaurant as they work toward retirement. In a statement posted to Facebook, Jim Heigis, his wife, Lee, and their daughters Lara and Jenny said:. "We would like to thank our many friends and loyal patrons...
College Offers Youth Skid Steer Training to Lackawanna County Residents
Johnson College has partnered with Marshall Machinery in South Abington Township to offer a one-day, youth skid steer training course to Lackawanna County residents ages 16 to 18 years. The free course includes an operation and safety lecture followed by hands-on training and driving. Participants will complete OSHA standards CFR...
Lehigh Coroner Seeks Next Of Kin For New Jersey Woman
Shirley J. Smith, 77, of Belvidere, broke her right femur in a fall and died from complications at St. Luke's University Hospital in Bethlehem, said the Lehigh County Coroner's Office. Her death was ruled an accident. Anyone who can contact her family is asked to call the Coroner's Office at...
Making a splash at Baer Memorial Pool
LEHIGHTON, Pa. — The sun is hot, but the water is cool at Baer Memorial Pool in Lehighton. Temperatures reached 90 degrees by noon. "This is what, like, our 4th heat wave; it just seems like the sun is so hot it's just blazing on top of you," said Lehighton Borough recreation director Tom Evans.
Dream Game postponed to Thursday, July 18
(WOLF) — The 90th Annual Lions Club Dream Game has been postponed to Thursday, July 18, due to inclement weather. It was originally scheduled for Wednesday. The game will be aired Thursday at 7 p.m. only on MyTV WQMY. Scranton Lions Club President Allan Hetkowski said in a statement,...
Atmospheric Water Generating Company Comes to NEPA
DURYEA, LUZERNE CO. — The Moses West Foundation, in partnership with AMG Contracting, believes access to clean water is a basic human right. Founder and namesake, Moses West, has designed and developed an Atmospheric Water Generator that allows the system to extract significant quantities of pure water from the atmosphere.
WB mayor orders American flags at half-staff
Tired of ads? Subscribers enjoy a distraction-free reading experience. Wilkes-Barre Mayor George Brown Monday ordered all American flags on city property to be placed at half-staff, in accordance with the United States flag code, in response to the events that took place over the weekend at former President Donald Trump’s rally in Butler County, where a gunman opened fire in an apparent attempt to assassinate the presumptive Republican presidential nominee.
NEPA’s first hip-hop music festival to feature all local artists
Hip-hop, rap and R&B enthusiasts will unite under one roof to celebrate and support local talent. 14 artists, all from NEPA, will perform in the Atmosfere Music Festival on July 20 at the Ritz Theater located at 222 Wyoming Avenue in Scranton. “I've always wanted to put on a music...
Thousands without power across Northeastern and Central Pennsylvania
PENNSYLVANIA, USA — One of the hottest days of the year is expected today, and thousands of people could spend the day without electricity, fans, and air conditioning. A line of severe thunderstorms came through Monday night. In Lackawanna County, the roof of Cook's Foods in Old Forge was partially ripped off.
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