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Poconos see boost in business from NASCAR weekend
Thousands of fans filled the infield and packed the grandstands at Pocono Raceway over the weekend for the Great American Getaway 400. Businesses near the raceway were also full, thanks to the influx of NASCAR fans. Owner of Chat N' Chew Café in Blakeslee says the restaurant saw visitors starting...
Atmospheric Water Generating Company Comes to NEPA
DURYEA, LUZERNE CO. — The Moses West Foundation, in partnership with AMG Contracting, believes access to clean water is a basic human right. Founder and namesake, Moses West, has designed and developed an Atmospheric Water Generator that allows the system to extract significant quantities of pure water from the atmosphere.
Man charged with assaulting Edwardsville officer
EDWARDSVILLE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — An Edwardsville man was jailed without bail after punching and pushing a police officer down the stairs, according to police. According to the affidavit, Joshua Hall, 42, of Edwardsville, is facing aggravated assault charges after a disturbance was reported in his home on July 15 at 3:08 p.m. The officer […]
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...
Luzerne County committee approves Ellen Webster Palmer statue restoration
Tired of ads? Subscribers enjoy a distraction-free reading experience. After more than a decade on the back burner, a Luzerne County Council committee agreed to earmark natural-gas recreation funding to restore a statue of Ellen Webster Palmer so it can be returned to the county courthouse lawn. The 1,200-pound marble...
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.
Final Severe Thunderstorm Threat Comes Wednesday As Cold Front Will End Heat Wave Soon After; New Pattern Coming?
Thunderstorms were localized Tuesday across Southeast PA, while Upstate NY was hit very hard by tornadoes and widespread damaging winds that created an absolute mess up there. Meanwhile, Harrisburg hit 103° and parts of the Cumberland Valley in South Central PA reached 105°. As many areas plunge into drought conditions, it’s safe to say we are in desperate need of a pattern change.
Pennsylvania's top elections official praises Franklin County elections team
Pennsylvania's top elections official gave Franklin County's elections team a good review following a recent meeting in Chambersburg. As elections in the state are run at the county level, Secretary of the Commonwealth Al Schmidt is more than halfway through visiting all 67 counties to meet local leaders and learn more about their election operations.
Police: Four escape injury in gunfire in Lackawanna County
DICKSON CITY, Pa. — Four people escaped injury Tuesday when a gunman shot at their car in Lackawanna County, authorities said. The investigation began around 1:30 a.m. upon reports of gunfire on Commerce Boulevard near Business Route 6 in Dickson City. Borough Police Chief William Bilinski said a man reportedly fired at least twice at a car occupied by four people.
Geisinger Medical Center road project moves to next phase
DANVILLE, Pa. – Geisinger Medical Center will soon move to the next phase of its road relocation project on Medical Center Drive in front of the hospital. Starting July 22, weather permitting, the lower loop of Medical Center Drive, closest to the Pine Barn Inn, will be closed to all public traffic.
Freedom Drivers Project coming to Wilkes-Barre Farmers Market July 25
WILKES-BARRE — McCarthy Tire, Bridgestone, TAT (Truckers Against Trafficking) and the NEPA Task Force Against Human Trafficking are joining forces to bring the Freedom Drivers Project (FDP) to the Wilkes-Barre Farmers Market from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, July 25. The FDP is TAT’s traveling museum, designed to...
Salvation Army hosts second Kidz Klub Block Party this Thursday
Williamsport, Pa. — The Salvation Army Williamsport Corps, under the leadership of Major Sheryl A. Hershey, is hosting the second of a series of summer Kidz Klub Family Block Parties this Thursday, July 18 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Salvation Army held its first block party of the summer on June 20. The third and final summer block party will be held on Aug. 15. July activities will...
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