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Enjoying the holiday on the lake
PIKE COUNTY, Pa. — The Fourth of July holiday is getting an early start on Lake Wallenpaupack. Staff at Lighthouse Harbor Marina in Greentown say they have lots of reservations on the books for people wanting to rent a boat. "With the Fourth of July being on an actual...
Sharing the history of Ledgedale
PIKE COUNTY, Pa. — A group of historians want visitors to know the story of one community on Lake Wallenpaupack. Boats lined up Tuesday at the Ledgedale Recreation Area near Greentown. Patrick Fries, who recently moved to the area, says he's ready to get out on the water again...
Williamsport Crosscutters hosting State College Spikes for Fourth of July game
WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. — Grounds crews are adding the final touches ahead of the Williamsport Crosscutters Fourth of July game at Journey Bank Ballpark at Historic Bowman Field in Williamsport. For the holiday, promotions include a reversible patriotic bucket hat for the first 1,000 fans, Dollar Hot Dog Day, and much more.
The Burnt Norton | New restaurant opens in Wilkes-Barre
WILKES-BARRE, Pa. — It's a new cuisine and a new location for one restaurant owner in Luzerne County. The Burnt Norton has been in business for three weeks, and the place is already packed. "Seems to be a big hit around here, like these last two days have been...
Break-in reported at Luzerne County post office
PITTSTON, Pa. — Someone broke into a post office in Luzerne County over the weekend. The post office on Dock Street in Pittston was burglarized Saturday night, according to the Postal Inspection Service in Philadelphia. Postal investigators said they are working with local police to identify the suspect and...
Northumberland County declares month for veterans
SUNBURY, Pa. — There was a full house at this month's Northumberland County commissioners meeting in Sunbury, and in attendance were some of our nation's bravest. On this day, commissioners announced a special proclamation: Northumberland County has designated the month of July as Veterans and Armed Forces Month. "We...
Haunted Gettysburg (Part 2) | The Creepy Side of America
PENNSYLVANIA, USA — In this second part of The Creepy Side of America: Haunted Gettysburg PA Miniseries, join hosts Dan Kosloski and Kerry Kearns as they dive deeper into the haunted history of America's most haunted small town. Our special guest for this episode is Kayla Russell, a seasoned...
No exemption for emergency vehicles on Nanticoke Bridge
NANTICOKE, Pa. — Residents in one Luzerne County community will have to wait longer for emergency services to reach them. A request for first responders to use the failing bridge that connects Nanticoke and West Nanticoke has been denied. Luzerne County imposed a five-ton weight limit on the Nanticoke/West...
Former township worker charged with theft in Schuylkill County
TREMONT, Pa. — State police in Schuylkill County have charged a former employee for stealing money from Tremont Township. Rhiannon Adams, 40, of Tremont, is charged with theft, receiving stolen property, forgery, and theft by failure to make required disposition of funds. Police say Adams made purchases totaling more...
Jimmy Connors laid to rest in Scranton, the city he loved
SCRANTON, Pa. — Former Scranton Mayor Jimmy Connors was remembered Tuesday morning with funeral services at St. Peter's Cathedral. Connors died last week at the age of 77. James Patrick Connors was mayor of Scranton from 1990-2002, compiling a long public service record before he became Scranton's 28th mayor.
Section of I-84 East in Pike County reopens after tractor trailer fire
PIKE COUNTY, Pa. — Interstate 84 in Pike County has reopened. The section of I-84 in Pike County was closed Monday night due to a tractor-trailer fire. The fire happened around 9 p.m. on I-84 East between the Lord's Valley Exit and the Route 6 Exit at Milford. Both...
Gov. Shapiro highlights tax rebate program
DUNMORE, Pa. — The governor made a stop in Dunmore on Monday to tout the expansion of the state's property tax-rent rebate program. He signed the expansion to help older adults last year. It made more seniors eligible for rebates and raised the maximum rebate from $650 to $1,000.
Governor Shapiro discusses budget delays
HARRISBURG, Pa. — Talks finalizing a state budget were ongoing Monday hours after the deadline passed. Still, Shapiro remained cheerful. It won't be long until there's something to announce, "Everybody has been working around the clock. We are deep in the Red Zone, and I expect that we will get this done very soon," he said.
State police investigating death in Carbon County
JIM THORPE, Pa. — An investigation is underway after a body was found in Carbon County. State police say the body of Felix Dejesus, 33, was found in the Lehigh River in Jim Thorpe around 12:30 p.m. Monday. Troopers say Dejesus was previously reported as a missing person by...
Fishing Fridays at Camp Freedom | Check It Out with Chelsea
WAYNE COUNTY, Pa. — A nonprofit in Lackawanna County that helps veterans and first responders is introducing a new program. Camp Freedom is now hosting Fishing Fridays on the second and fourth Friday of each month. The program gives veterans and first responders seeking connection or therapy in nature...
Resorts prepare for busy holiday week
MONROE COUNTY, Pa. — Millions are expected to travel this week for the Fourth of July holiday, and many are planning a getaway to the Poconos. The week of the Fourth of July is starting with a splash at Great Wolf Lodge near Tannersville. Families were already lined up at the check-in desk, eager to get to the waterpark.
How to comfort your dog during Fourth of July fireworks
LUZERNE COUNTY, Pa. — There's something about this spot at the dog park in Hazleton that Clea finds relaxing, which brings a smile to her owner's face. "See is a very good friendly dog, but she's very, and she's good with people, but she's just very anxious," said Lori Stish, Freeland.
Community members gather to pay respects to former Scranton Mayor Jimmy Connors
SCRANTON, Pa. — It was a somber Monday evening in the city of Scranton as hundreds of people filled the sidewalks, slowly making their way inside Saint Peter's Cathedral to say goodbye to a man they knew as mayor. "About 100,000 people can probably call Jimmy Connors a friend,...
Air conditioning issues at animal shelter in Lycoming County
WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. — The sound of dogs barking can be heard as soon as you walk into the Lycoming County SPCA shelter in Williamsport. It's cool inside now, but during the recent heat wave, staff had to get creative to keep the animals safe. "We actually had an air...
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