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Camping for the holiday weekend
LUZERNE COUNTY, Pa. — There's plenty of space on the asphalt for sidewalk chalk creations, and it's just one of the things Alayna Weber of Hunlock Creek likes to do with her cousins when they come to Frances Slocum State Park to camp. "We tie-dye, we paint, we go...
Fish for free on the Fourth of July
LUZERNE COUNTY, Pa. — Those who are new to fishing and those who have been doing it for a long time say there is a lot about the sport that anyone would enjoy. "Nice weather, summer, it's quiet in the morning, not many people just come out here and fish," Anthony Elkin said.
Haunted Gettysburg (Part 3) | The Creepy Side of America
PENNSYLVANIA, USA — In this third and final installment of The Creepy Side of America: Haunted Gettysburg Miniseries, hosts Dan Kosloski and Kerry Kearns dive into the eerie tales of Gettysburg, often heralded as the most haunted small town in America. With 51,000 casualties in just three days, Gettysburg...
New bill could make outdoor dining permanent in Pa.
GETTYSBURG, Pa. — On a busy day in downtown Gettysburg, visitors enjoyed the warm weather and some good food outdoors. Businesses are capitalizing on the pleasant atmosphere with more outside options. "Outdoor dining is vital for a lot of restaurants," said Peter Bales, general manager of The Upper Crust.
Reuters: Owner of Three Mile Island in talks with state about potentially re-opening nuclear facility
MIDDLETOWN, Pa. — Five years after it was completely shut down, there's a chance that the nuclear power plant at Three Mile Island could be restarted. According to an article published this week by Reuters, Three Mile Island's current owner, Constellation Energy, has entered talks with Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro's office and state lawmakers to help fund a possible restart of the facility.
Man charged in high speed chase through Clinton, Union counties
LOCK HAVEN, Pa. — A man from New York is awaiting a date with a Clinton County judge for allegedly leading state police on a high speed chase last week that seriously injured his passenger. Amaury Madera, 42, of the Bronx, wouldn't pull his car over June 26 on...
UPDATE: Missing child found in Lackawanna County
LACKAWANNA COUNTY, Pa. — UPDATE: The missing child in Lackawanna County has been found and is safe. Police are looking for a missing child in Lackawanna County. Nora Summa, age 2, from Spring Brook Township, was last seen around 11 a.m. Wednesday, wearing a light blue tank top, green shorts, and tie-dyed sandals. If anyone has seen or knows her whereabouts, please contact PSP Dunmore at 570-963-3156.
Wyoming County man remains critical nearly a week after motorcycle crash
SAYRE, Pa. — A man from Wyoming County remained in critical condition Wednesday, five days after his motorcycle crashed head-on with a Jeep in Bradford County. That crash happened just before 4 p.m. Friday on Leraysville Road in Warren Township, state police at Towanda said. Robert Bromley, a Harley-Davidson...
Yoga on the Roof returns to Scranton, benefits NEPA Philharmonic
A rooftop in Scranton is transformed into an oasis this Fourth of July. Hilary Steinberg of Jaya Yoga has been putting on this holiday tradition for the past ten years, as hundreds of yogis come year after year to find their inner peace. "It's very difficult to put into words...
Child suffers minor injuries after being struck by vehicle in Carbon County
WEATHERLY, Pa. — A 3-year-old girl was struck by a vehicle in Carbon County. It happened along 2nd Street Sunday in Weatherly. Witnesses say the girl was playing with her father when she attempted to cross the street to be with her mother and was hidden behind a parked car before stepping out onto the road.
Marywood open to transfers from Clarks Summit University
LACKAWANNA COUNTY, Pa. — Administrators for Clarks Summit University announced on Monday that the nearly 100-year-old school would be shutting down for good because of ongoing financial problems. Following the decision, Marywood University in Dunmore stepped up to offer any undergraduate students at CSU a chance to transfer. "We...
Gettysburg prepares for visitors, economic influx for 161st anniversary of key Civil War battle
GETTYSBURG, Pa. — This week marks the 161st anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg and the local Gettysburg community is preparing for an influx of visitors for the occasion. Destination Gettysburg says tens of thousands of visitors are expected to come to the historic borough this week for the...
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...
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