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Four more Luzerne County flood buyouts authorized
Tired of ads? Subscribers enjoy a distraction-free reading experience. Four more Luzerne County flood buyouts were authorized Tuesday by the county Flood Protection Authority — three in the West Nanticoke section of Plymouth Township and one in Hunlock Township. Plymouth Township Supervisor Gale Conrad said the flood authority’s recent...
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...
Man pleads no contest to killing father in Luzerne County
LUZERNE CO. (WOLF) — A man has been sentenced to up to 30 years in state prison after pleading no contest to killing his father in Luzerne County in 2022. Kevin Novak pleaded no contest in court Tuesday to charges of shooting and killing his father, Richard Novak, in Nanticoke in March 2022.
Police: suspect wanted for stealing from multiple vehicles
DURYEA, LUZERNE CO. (WOLF) — Police in Luzerne County are looking for a suspect they say stole from several vehicles. According to the Duryea Police Department, on Monday around 1 p.m., police were dispatched to Pride Mobility on York Ave. for a report of thefts from multiple vehicles between 8:30 a.m. and 9:40 a.m. earlier that day.
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,...
Lehman Township solar meeting overflows into parking lot
Over 170 residents crowded into Lehman Township’s municipal hall and the parking lot for a hearing on the township’s first solar project. Susquehanna Solar, a South Carolina company, wants to build a 46-acre solar farm on agricultural land in Lehman Township, Luzerne County. Residents packed the July 15 conditional use hearing, demanding the township move the meeting to a larger location where all interested residents could hear the meeting.
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.
Beating the heat at Camp Mocanaquah
BACK MOUNTAIN, Pa. — Girl Scouts taking refuge in the shade are belting out Taylor Swift's 'Cruel Summer.' A fitting tune, as temperatures reach the 90s at Frances Slocum State Park in Luzerne County. It's making making some campers a little uncomfortable. "It's just hot, really, really hot," explained...
Tech classes benefitting seniors in Luzerne County
WILKES BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— With text and email scams on the rise, a free program in Luzerne County is hoping to help keep seniors safe, and teach them a thing or two about tech. 28/22 News Reporter Amelia Sack explains how this class is helping dozens of local senior citizens. “There’s a tremendous amount […]
Kitchen fire damages home in Luzerne County
DALLAS TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A fire Monday afternoon damaged a home in Luzerne County. Crews in Luzerne County first responded to a home on the 20 block of Oval Drive just before 5:00 p.m. for a report of a smoky condition inside the residence. It was then upgraded to a structure fire when […]
Requests posted for Luzerne County study commission consultant, legal counsel and secretary
Tired of ads? Subscribers enjoy a distraction-free reading experience. Luzerne County’s Government Study Commission has publicly posted three solicitations seeking qualifications from individuals and entities interested in serving as a consultant, legal counsel and recording secretary. Qualifications must be submitted by 4 p.m. on July 30, according to the...
United Way of Wyoming Valley, Family Service Association launch Parent Support Line program
WILKES-BARRE — Bill Jones, President and CEO of the United Way of Wyoming Valley, on Tuesday said every parent knows that parenting can be hard. “We want to help,” Jones stated. The United Way of Wyoming Valley and Family Service Association of NEPA on Tuesday announced the launch...
Rally outside legislators conference to support smokefree casinos
Casino workers and customers, along with health-care advocates, will rally Thursday in Pittsburgh to support eliminating smoking on gaming floors in Pennsylvania and other states. The event will take place outside Rivers Casino Pittsburgh, where members of the National Council of Legislators from Gaming States will be attending the group’s semiannual meeting.
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