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Fire Breaks Out at Avalon Road House
UPDATE: No injuries have been reported in the fire. It was an exterior fire that extended into the house up inside of the attic. The fire investigation staff is still investigating the cause. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Crews are battling a house fire on Avalon Road in the Town of Chenango. The call...
Big Tent Bazaar will be July 18-20 in Hanover Township
Tired of ads? Subscribers enjoy a distraction-free reading experience. Exaltation of the Holy Cross Parish, 420 Main Road, Buttonwood, Hanover Township will host their annual Big Tent Bazaar July 19-21 on the parish grounds. Friday, July 19 (6-11pm), Saturday, July 20 (4pm Mass, 5-Midnight), Sunday, July 21 (5-11pm). The bazaar...
Jefferson Twp. man arrested for resisting, counterfeit stickers
DICKSON CITY, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A Jefferson Township man was stopped for counterfeit inspection stickers and was arrested for resisting arrest. According to the affidavit, Eric William Smith, 45, of Jefferson Township, was originally pulled over on July 14 on the Scranton Carbondale Highway for what Dickson City police believed were counterfeit inspection and emission […]
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...
Shots fired at car at a red light in Dickson City
DICKSON CITY, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police are investigating a shooting that took place in Dickson City Tuesday morning. According to the Dickson City Police Department, a call came in around 12:47 a.m. reporting shots fired at an intersection of Commerce Boulevard and Business Route 6. Police say the victims stated they were followed from […]
Geisinger Cystic Fibrosis Patient Striving to Stay Healthy
Just three decades ago, cystic fibrosis (CF) was considered a terminal disease. Patients were only predicted to survive into their 30s. In recent years the life expectancy of patients born now with CF has jumped into the 70s. The inherited disease affects the cells that produce mucus, sweat and digestive...
Pennsylvania man loses $90,000 over one year in gift card scam
LONGSWAMP TOWNSHIP, Pa. (WHTM)– Pennsylvania State Police say a man fell victim to a gift card scam for a year, losing thousands of dollars. State Police in Reading say they were investigating a theft by deception when an Alburtis man in his 70s reported a possible scam on July 1. Troopers say the man reported losing approximately $90,000 in Apple gift cards over the course of a year.
Pre-shooting poll shows Trump leads Biden in Pennsylvania, trails in Virginia
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Republican Donald Trump leads Democratic U.S. President Joe Biden in Pennsylvania, but trails in Virginia, according to a New York Times/Sienna College poll of registered voters conducted in those states on July 9 to 11 and published on Monday.
Community events are planned in Hawley, including free evening movies in Bingham Park
Movies in Bingham Park, National Night Out and a community-wide yard sale are three of the special events this summer for everyone to enjoy in Hawley Borough. Scott Mead, the borough's public works supervisor as well as the Hawley fire chief, is coordinating the second season for Movies in the Park. He said at the July 10 council meeting that they are held on the last Saturday of the month, beginning at dusk. The first one...
Edwardsville man charged with pushing cop down stairs
An Edwardsville man is jailed without bail after punching an officer in the face and pushing her down a flight of stairs on Monday afternoon, police said. Joshua Hall, 42, of 557 Garfield St., is facing aggravated assault charges following a disturbance reported at his home shortly after 3 p.m. Monday.
End of an era: Former Phi Delta Theta House set to be demolished
The former Phi Delta Theta House, one of the most iconic buildings on campus, will be torn down after years of being plagued by structural and mechanical issues. Built in 1914 at a cost of $17,000, the house overlooking the 50-yard line at Frank Bailey Field has been largely vacant since 2012 after the chimney collapsed and the boiler malfunctioned.
Home Renovation Decline Threatens Store In Johnson City, New York
When the pandemic hit and people found themselves spending more time at home, many took on home improvement projects to keep busy. This surge in DIY enthusiasm was a great boost for stores that sell supplies for such projects. However, in recent years, fewer people have been getting their hands dirty with home renovations.
Altoona hospice patient surprised by old friend, San Francisco 49ers player
Above is related video footage of Kevin Givens preparing for the 2023 Super Bowl. BLAIR COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — A patient at Pinnacle Catholic Hospice Care received a special surprise visit over the weekend. Sammy, a patient at the hospice care center and a former Altoona football coach, was surprised with a visit from Kevin […]
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.
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