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NASCAR Driver Sage Karam reflects on fatherhood
LONG POND, Pa. — Sage Karam, raced in the Craftsman truck series last Friday at Pocono Raceway and it was a bit more special than his last time here. Karam was joined by his family, including his 6 week old son, Jettson, on pit road ahead of the race.
Multiple cars broken into at Pride Mobility in Duryea
DURYEA, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police say they are searching for a male suspect who entered multiple vehicles in the parking lot, stealing a variety of items. According to the Duryea Police Department on Monday around 1:00 p.m. officials were dispatched to Pride Mobility on York Ave for a theft report from multiple vehicles between […]
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...
Pa live! Scranton Jazz Festival hits us with a preview
PA live! (WBRE) — The countdown is on to “Pennsylvania’s World-class Jazz Fest”!. It’s happening the first weekend of August a New Orleans-style jazz festival in downtown Scranton!. Three days of incredible music … With over 80 musicians, spanning over 20 venues. Pa live!...
Running through history
Tired of ads? Subscribers enjoy a distraction-free reading experience. Whether you’re a runner, a walker or a history buff, you’ll likely find an event designed just for you when the inaugural Forty Fort Cemetery run/walk takes place Saturday, Sept. 14. Runners have a choice of a 5K or...
Monroe Co. man accused of recording 2 juveniles, woman in bathroom with hidden cameras
E. STROUDSBURG, Pa. -- Court records out of Monroe County allege a 43-year-old man recorded two girls and an adult woman in the bathroom with hidden cameras. John Swineford, 43, of East Stroudsburg is accused of recording footage of a 17-year-old and 12-year-old without their knowledge. A woman, also known to the man, is listed as an additional victim in the documents.
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.
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.
Woman accused of DUI after found unconscious in car
WEATHERLY, CARBON COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A woman is facing DUI charges after police say she was found unconscious in a car. According to the Weatherly Police Department, on June 3, officers were called for a woman “slumped over the wheel” in a car on Maple Street. Once on the scene, officers said they found a […]
The Ins & Outs of Retractable Banner Stands
According to a recent In-plant Impressions’ report, “Trends and Services in the In-plant Industry (2024),” 90% of in-plants are providing their customers with banners and signs. These banners come in all sizes, from tabletop to taller than your average person, and many of them roll shut into the base of a retractable banner stand.
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...
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...
Obituaries | Week of July 18
Paul R. Fehnel, 84 of Nazareth, Pa., passed away on Tuesday, July 9, 2024, at Morningstar Senior Living Nazareth, Pa. Born Nov. 20, 1939 in Nazareth, Pa., he was the son of the late Roscoe Fehnel and the late Ada (Wagner) Fehnel. Paul was the loving husband to Rosaleen (Petrucelli) Fehnel, with whom he shared 54 years of marriage.
Annual St. Nicholas-St. Mary Summer Bazaar opens Thursday
WILKES-BARRE — St. Nicholas Church and St. Mary Parish team up to hold a three-day summer bazaar on the grounds of St. Nicholas Church. The bazaar is open for everyone Thursday, July 18, and Friday, July 19, from 5:30 to 10:30 p.m. and Saturday, July 20, following mass from 4 to 10:30 p.m.
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 p.m. Friday, with tickets still available for purchase. Dierks Bentley will see support from opening acts, Chase Rice and Mae Estes. This extended...
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