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The 102nd Annual West End Fair is Set for August 18th to 24th, 2024
Gilbert, PA: The West End Fair is back from August 18th to 24th, 2024, for the 102nd year. Located in Gilbert, Pennsylvania, at the West End Fairgrounds, this week-long fair promises an exciting lineup of activities, entertainment, live music, delicious food, and fun for attendees of all ages!. Event Highlights.
Road closure set in Carbon County for UGI work
JIM THORPE, CARBON COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Race Street in Jim Thorpe Borough is scheduled to be closed starting Wednesday at 9:00 a.m. Race Street will be closed from Broadway to Susquehanna Street, including the County Lot by the Hooven Building. The street closure is scheduled to occur from Monday to Friday from 9:00 a.m. to […]
Dierks Bentley celebrates “Gravel & Gold” at The Pavilion at Montage
SCRANTON — Dierks Bentley arrives to The Pavilion at Montage Mountain on his Gravel & Gold, presented by Jersey Mike’s. The concert starts at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, July 19, with tickets still available for purchase. Dierks Bentley will see support from opening acts, Chase Rice and Mae Estes.
Storms bringing power outages across NEPA
EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU)— Thousands are without power across Northeastern Pennsylvania as strong storms are moving through our area. According to PPL and Penn Elec’s outage map, over 46,000 customers are without power across NEPA. There are over 22,000 customers without power in Lackawanna County with over 11,000 of those in the Scranton area. We will […]
PD: Man loses pinky after Wilkes-Barre stabbing
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Wilkes-Barre police say they are investigating a stabbing that left a man pinky-less early Monday. According to the Wilkes-Barre Police Department, on Monday around 4:53 a.m., officers were called to the area of 200 Old Train Station Road for a stabbing. Once on the scene, officers said they made contact […]
21-year-old drowns in Townsend Lake, sheriff addresses recent spike in drownings
The victim, a 21-year-old man of Highland Township, was swimming in the lake with a friend when he went underwater but didn’t resurface, the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office said.
Campers keeping cool in the Poconos
On the basketball courts at the International Sports Training Camp near Reeders, the fans are cranked all the way up. This week, the facility in Jackson Township is hosting more than 300 campers from the tri-state area and beyond. "We also have kids who fly in internationally and from around...
76-Year-Old Fatally Injured While Cutting Tree In Monroe County: Officials
A Somerset, New Jersey man was fatally struck by a falling tree branch in Middle Smithfield, according to authorities. David M. Feingold, 76, was cutting a tree on June 29 when a large branch fell and hit him, said the Lehigh County Coroner's Office. The accident happened on the 200 block of M…
Pennsylvania Universities Co-Host Cyber Camp for High Schoolers
(TNS) — The Sul Ross State University Homeland Security and Criminal Justice Department, in partnership with the University of Scranton-Pennsylvania, offered a Cyber Security and Cyber Crimes Investigation Camp for area high school students in Alpine July 9-11. Through hands-on, active learning experiences and lessons by both university professors and professionals working in the field of cyber intelligence and cybersecurity, 13 students from Alpine, Fort Davis, Marfa, Del Rio, Presidio, Terlingua and students from Scranton schools, with whom the Alpine campers collaborated, had a unique opportunity to explore possible career paths in this emerging, dynamic and in-demand sector.
Highland Township Swimmer Drowns In Townsend Lake
A 21-year-old Highland Township man drowned today while swimming in Townsend Lake in Independence Township. The man was swimming with a friend when the man unexpectedly went underwater and did not resurface. The Oakland County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue Team was dispatched to the incident at approximately 1:40pm. Divers located...
Here's when students start and end the school year and get breaks in Monroe districts
When does the 2024-25 school year start and end? When are students in Monroe County on Thanksgiving, winter and spring breaks?. Here are the key dates for East Stroudsburg Area School District, Pleasant Valley School District, Pocono Mountain School District and Stroudsburg Area School District. First day of school. East...
New Palmer police station could cost up to $32.6M
PALMER TWP., Pa. – The Palmer Township Board of Supervisors on Monday night received a feasibility study presentation on a proposed new police station. The presentation, offered by Alloy5 Architecture, calls for new construction on the township's existing complex site. In citing its rationale for the new location, Alloy5...
Husband and wife launch Jim Thorpe Elopements, ensuring ‘a seamless and joyous celebration’
A new business is offering assistance to couples seeking a unique and intimate elopement, with all-inclusive ceremony services that include photography, floral arrangements, hair and makeup services, a cake and an officiant. Jim Thorpe Elopements, offering all-inclusive Jim Thorpe and Poconos elopement packages, will host a launch party, 6-8 p.m....
21-year-old man drowns while swimming in Oakland County lake
INDEPENDENCE TOWNSHIP, Mich. – A 21-year-old Highland Township man drowned Tuesday, July 16, while swimming in Townsend Lake in Independence Township. According to authorities, he was swimming with a friend when he unexpectedly went underwater and did not surface. The Oakland County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue Team was sent out just after 1:30 p.m. Divers reportedly found the man about 100 feet from short in about 20 feet of water at about 2 p.m. He was taken to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
Neighborhoods in Pa. cities can get up-to 13 degrees hotter due to urban environment
On hot days, it can feel hotter in some Pennsylvania cities, according to a new analysis by Climate Central, a non-profit science communications group. That’s because of the urban heat-island index – additional heat absorbed and released by buildings, roads, and pavement. The study showed that Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Harrisburg and Wilkes-Barre all felt at least 8 degrees hotter, with some regions of the cities feeling up to 13 degrees hotter.
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