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City team prepares for 90th Dream Game
DUNMORE, Pa. — We caught up with the City team over the weekend, practicing at Dunmore High School. Dunmore head coach Kevin McHale is running this year's group of City all-stars. The team has had a handful of practices and hopes to come out on top, because this year's...
Frelinghuysen BOE Approves 9.9% Tax Levy Increase to Fill Budget Gaps
On July 3, Frelinghuysen Township School’s (FTS) board of education met to approve a revised version of next year’s budget. The new budget, passed unanimously by attending board members, will see a tax levy increase of 9.9%. This is the maximum increase allowed by state law. On the...
Scranton man charged with assault
SCRANTON — When a Scranton man approached another man early on July 16, demanding he empty his pockets, the man refused. So, Nafee Russell, 24, of 504 N. St. Frances Cabrini Ave., punched the man in the head and chest, sending him to the ground, according to a criminal complaint.
Ryan Blaney looks head to Indy, rest of season after win at Pocono
LONG POND, Pa. — Ryan Blaney found himself in victory lane at Pocono this weekend, winning the Great American Getaway 400! It's Blaney's second win of the season and he's hoping to continue the momentum going into the Brickyard 400 at Indy this weekend. "I feel like the last...
Five Pocono football games to watch in 2024
It is almost time for high school football in the Poconos, and there are plenty of games to be excited about in 2024. While the rivalries are always attractive and anticipated, there are some other games that carry a lot of implications for the postseason. Below are some of the games that fans on the mountain should watch this coming fall.
Suspect charged in delivering fatal fentanyl dose allegedly caught with suspected narcotics
WILKES-BARRE — A Lake Township man accused of delivering fentanyl that caused the overdose death of his boyfriend was captured by city police during a traffic stop in the Sherman Hills apartment complex on Tuesday. William John Milligan, 29, who identifies himself as a woman and uses the name...
Record-setting Gaffney kept passionate Palmerton fans glued to softball
Pitcher Carly Gaffney graduated from Palmerton Area High School as the softball program’s all-time leader in strikeouts (709) and wins (74) in the circle and hits (141) at the plate. But for all her individual success, Gaffney embraced being a Blue Bomber and representing the Palmerton community. If you...
Scranton event will help residents during extreme heat spells
Hot temperatures are expected to persist throughout the summer, and the City of Scranton is hosting a Beat the Heat supply drive to help keep residents safe during the extreme heat. “It's been a really hot summer so far," said Mayor Paige Cognetti. "So we're trying to think of creative...
Hit-Run Badly Injures Bicyclist In Palmer Township: Police
The victim was struck on South Greenwood Avenue below Charlotte Avenue around 10 p.m. on Tuesday night, July 16, according to authorities. No vehicle description was given. Anyone who witnessed the crash or any neighbors who might have captured it on video are asked to call Officer J. Rothrock at 610-253-5844 ext. 1708 or email jrothrock@palmerpd.org.
Attorney General Secures Settlement for Split Rock Resort Timeshare Owners
(WNY News Now) – HARRISBURG – Attorney General Michelle Henry announced a settlement of a lawsuit against the owners of Split Rock Resort in Lake Harmony, regarding alleged mistreatment of consumers who purchased timeshares. The settlement will require Split Rock Investments, LLC, and SCH USA, LLC — doing...
Transfer Day at Scranton and Hazleton Campuses – July 31
Johnson College is holding a Transfer Day on Thursday, July 31, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at its Scranton and Hazleton campuses. The College is encouraging current college students who are interested in changing the direction of their education and ultimately their career path to visit its campus.
Nazareth’s Jahan Dotson excited for everything new about Washington Commanders in Year 3
Things have finally slowed down for Jahan Dotson. “My rookie year, everything was just happening back to back to back to back,” said Dotson, who is entering his third season as a wide receiver with the Washington Commanders. “I really didn’t get to have an appreciation for everything. It was just going fast. Now, going into Year 3, I have an appreciation for things and slowing life down a little bit, slowing my mind down. I feel like I’m getting the hang of the NFL. I’m ready to have a big Year 3 and showcase my talent.”
Storms damage power lines, knock out power
WYOMING, LUZERNE CO. (WOLF) — Monday's severe storms left damage in our area, knocking out power. Along Mt. Olivet Rd. in Wyoming, a transformer on a power line was knocked down. The incident left customers in the area without power. Over in the Back Mountain, power lines were downed...
Richard Childress was not happy with Corey LaJoie
Richard Childress aired his frustrations over Corey LaJoie taking out one of his drivers during Sunday’s Cup Series race at Pocono Raceway in Long Pond, Pa. Following a restart with 40 laps to go in The Great American Getaway 400, LaJoie’s No. 7 Chevrolet clipped the left rear of Richard Childress Racing driver Kyle Busch’s... The post Richard Childress was not happy with Corey LaJoie appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Churchgoers react to Trump rally shooting
SCRANTON, Pa. — Outside of St. Paul's church, President Biden's childhood church in Scranton, the faithful say they are shaken up after what took place at former president Trump's rally in Butler County. Joseph Gilhooley of Scranton says he was shocked to see the news. "I'm feeling really concerned...
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...
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