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Historic Nazareth is Strummin’ and Hummin’ in Anticipation of Martin on Main!
The Nazareth Area Chamber of Commerce (NACC), a proud partner of the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce, is thrilled to be hosting the iconic Martin on Main music and guitar festival on Saturday, July 27th, 2024 from 12:00pm-7pm in Historic Nazareth, home of Martin Guitars. Music and guitar lovers...
21-year-old man drowns in Townsend Lake, Oakland Co. sheriff addresses spike in drownings
INDEPENDENCE TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WXYZ) — A man drowned in Townsend Lake in Independence Township on Tuesday afternoon. The victim, a 21-year-old from Highland Township, was swimming in the lake with another male friend when he went underwater but did not come back up, the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office said.
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...
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.
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 […]
Pa. coroner’s office seeking next-of-kin for Warren County woman
BELVIDERE, NJ (Warren County) – The Lehigh County Coroner’s Office is asking for help finding the next-of-kin for a Belvidere woman. Authorities says 77-year-old Shirley J. Smith was pronounced dead on Friday, July 12 at 12:36 a.m. at St. Luke’s University Hospital, Bethlehem. The cause of death...
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 […]
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.
Man arrested following standoff in Scranton
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA CO. (WOLF) — One man is now in custody after police say multiple shots were fired after a domestic incident in Scranton. 39-year-old Raymond Beck allegedly fired shots at another unknown individual after a domestic incident occurred at a residence in the 500 block of Regan Place.
Police: man loses finger in Wilkes-Barre stabbing
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE CO. (WOLF) — Wilkes-Barre police say a man lost his pinky finger in a reported stabbing. According to police, on Monday just before 5 a.m., officers were dispatched to the area of 200 Old Train Station Rd. for a male who had been stabbed. The victim's pinky...
21-year-old Oakland County man drowns in Townsend Lake
OAKLAND Mich.— A Highland Township man drowned while swimming in Townsend Lake in Independence Township. The 21-year-old man was swimming with a friend when he unexpectedly went underwater and did not come back up. The Oakland County Sheriff's Search and Rescue Team was dispatched to the incident around 1:40...
State police warn of lottery scam in Lackawanna County
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — PSP Dunmore wants the public to be aware of a scam/theft occurring in the Commonwealth. According to PSP Dunmore, a letter was mailed to the victim, who lives in Scranton, indicating he was a second-prize winner in the USA Mega for a prize of $2,500,000.00. The suspect in the letter goes […]
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,...
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....
Section 5 Little League: Back Mountain National eliminates Plains
DALLAS TWP. — Back Mountain National proved throughout all-star play that it can hit. The issue with playing an extra game — like Tuesday night’s Section 5 Major Baseball elimination contest with Plains — would be whether the pitching could withstand the workload. The pitching was...
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...
Check It Out with Chelsea | Green Dog Barkery
LUZERNE COUNTY, Pa. — There's no time to stop for pets when play time with pals is an option. This indoor/outdoor play area is just one of the many things on the menu of things to do at the new Green Dog Barkery in Wyoming. "It was really our...
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...
Cooling off
When the heat index goes up, people flock to community pools. From left, Aubree Hoffer, Bella Alacan and Savanna Holland, all of Palmerton, enjoy the pool at Palmerton Memorial Park on Tuesday night. A heat advisory remains in effect through 8 p.m. Thunderstorms are in the forecast tonight, followed by temperatures in the 80s over the next few days. JARRAD HEDES/TIMES NEWS.
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