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Free fishing derby held in Scranton
SCRANTON, Pa. — It was great weather for a fishing derby in Scranton. The derby for kids was held Saturday morning along Grove Street in the city. Dozens of kids came out to try their luck at catching a big one. The Park Place River Association has been hosting...
Roots and Rhythm Festival returns to Honesdale
HONESDALE, Pa. — It was a festival of music and art in Wayne County on Saturday. The Honesdale Roots & Rhythm Music and Arts Festival returned this weekend. The festival in Central Park includes several bands, food, and vendors selling arts and crafts..the event usually draws hundreds of people to Honesdale.
Wayne County man completes annual bike ride for Alzheimer's awareness
MOSCOW, Pa. — A Wayne County man wrapped up a bike ride that spanned two states for Alzheimer's disease. This is the sixth year for the HammerALZ Ride. Kevin Lockwood of Hamlin rides in honor of his mother, who he lost to Alzheimer's. This year, he started the ride...
Road closures scheduled in Wilkes-Barre ahead of work on F.M. Kirby Center
WILKES-BARRE, Pa. — A heads up for drivers in Wilkes-Barre: the F.M. Kirby Center is getting a new HVAC system installed, which requires the use of a crane. That means the northbound lane of South Main Street from Northampton Street to Public Square will be closed. The road will...
Ribbon cutting held at newly remodeled community center in Wilkes-Barre
WILKES-BARRE, Pa. — A community center in Wilkes-Barre held a ribbon cutting on Saturday after successfully remodeling their basement. Gather Community Space on South Franklin Street offers classes, community events, and meeting spaces for different groups. Community center officials say the new space will make it easier to hold...
Wilkes-Barre celebrates Juneteenth
WILKES-BARRE, Pa. — Folks in Luzerne County held a Juneteenth celebration on Saturday. Hundreds of people came out to Martin Luther King Jr. Park on Coal Street in Wilkes-Barre to enjoy live music, food vendors, and even a fashion show. Organizers say it's important for smaller communities to commemorate...
Flood victims receive state, federal help
PENNSYLVANIA, USA — People who dealt with last September's flooding in Lackawanna, Luzerne, and Wyoming counties are now getting some help from state and federal authorities. The Natural Resources Conservation Service of the U.S. Department of Agriculture has allocated $879,000 to cover 75% of the costs to repair nine...
'I Love Bacon Fest' held in Forty Fort
FORTY FORT, Pa. — It was a festival of food in Luzerne County on Saturday. NEPA CraftWorks hosted the 'I Love Bacon Fest' at the Soccer Club Fields in Forty Fort. There were food trucks and even wineries featuring everything bacon. And there were plenty of vendors and crafters...
Juneteenth celebration held in Scranton
SCRANTON, Pa. — The Juneteenth Jubilee block party in Scranton began as a brunch party five years ago to celebrate the end of slavery in 1865. It has now turned into what organizers say is a grand celebration of culture, freedom, community, and connection. "Juneteenth isn't just for Black...
Annual Lineworkers Benefit Rodeo returns to Hazleton
HAZLETON, Pa. — Folks from across the country competed Saturday in Hazleton, all to benefit the families of fallen and injured lineworkers. Speed, teamwork, and technique were all things that were being judged at the Fallen Lineworker Benefit Rodeo held at City View Park. Some came from as far...
Lost cat found safe in Scranton
SCRANTON, Pa. — A lost cat in Scranton has been reunited with his family. Crazy Paws went missing on Tuesday. He is the resident cat at St. Cats and Dogs of Nay Aug Zoo. Two teenagers thought Crazy Paws was a stray and took him home, not realizing anyone was looking for him.
PickleFest held in Luzerne County
LUZERNE COUNTY, Pa. — Fans of pickles were in for a treat in Luzerne County on Saturday. The Garden Drive-In along Route 11 in Hunlock Township hosted its first PickleFest. Folks could celebrate all things pickles with homemade pickles, pickle-flavored food, plus pickle-themed clothing and crafts. PickleFest wrapped up...
Welcoming home state champions in Schuylkill County
SCHUYLKILL COUNTY, Pa. — A welcome home celebration in Schuylkill County for back-to-back state champions. The Blue Mountain Eagles are softball state champs for the second year in a row. The girls were welcomed home on Friday night with a parade organized by the Orwigsburg Fire Department.
Flag day ceremony held at nonprofit in Scranton
SCRANTON, Pa. — Veterans with the Lackawanna County Treatment Court held a Flag Day ceremony on Friday. People gathered at the Recovery Bank on Wyoming Avenue in Scranton. The Recovery Bank is a non-profit dedicated to giving the people of Lackawanna County, especially veterans, a second chance. "We so...
Dog abuser sentenced in Luzerne County
LUZERNE COUNTY, Pa. — A man will spend at least four months behind bars for abusing a dog in 2021 in Luzerne County. Terik Wiggins and Shaniqwa Scott dumped an emaciated, flea-ridden dog in Pittston. The dog, now named Nova, has since been adopted by Pittston's former police chief.
Traveling Vietnam wall in Susquehanna County
HALLSTEAD, Pa. — A memorial honoring those who served in the Vietnam War is being displayed in Susquehanna County through the weekend. "I'm happy to see him here; he was a gentleman and full of fun. This is one name I wanted to find," said Lynn Adams, Vietnam Veteran.
Preview of new season at the F.M. Kirby Center
WILKES-BARRE, Pa. — The stage at the F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre has gone dark for the summer, but it's all to give this historic building an upgrade. "We have a scheduled capital project that involves replacing all of our rooftop units, putting in an HVAC system in the building, and simultaneously, we will be finishing construction downstairs, recovering from the flood that we had in 2023," said Joell Yarmel, F.M. Kirby Exec Director.
Law enforcement learn self-defense through the art of Jiu-Jitsu
WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. — 15 law enforcement officers fill the 570 Jiu-Jitsu studio inside the Pajama Factory in Williamsport. They're taking part in a law enforcement program through Gracie NEPA on how to de-escalate attacks and control resisting suspects. "A combative subject can be a very difficult thing for a...
Traffic pattern changes coming to East Stroudsburg
EAST STROUDSBURG, Pa. — Drivers going up and down Crystal Street in East Stroudsburg will soon see changes in the traffic pattern in a few weeks to increase safety. "Everything I really want is here; it's got my barbershop. I love Trackside. Derailed has always been a great spot as well," said Nick Olton of Stroudsburg.
28 people rescued after getting stuck upside down on "AtmosFear" ride
PORTLAND, Ore. — Portland firefighters rescued dozens of people trapped upside down on a ride at Oaks Park Friday afternoon. Riders on the AtmosFEAR ride said they were stuck for around 25 to 30 minutes, but it felt like hours. Oaks Park said 28 riders were suspended upside down...
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