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Young Makers Market encourages kids' entrepreneurial spirit
LITITZ, Pa. — Kids with an entrepreneurial spirit don't have to wait until adulthood to get a jump on their dreams. Creators, crafters, entertainers and entrepreneurs ages 17 and younger are invited to peddle their wares at the Young Makers Market at Bricker Village this weekend. Over 20 young makers will sell a little bit of everything, including iced tea, jewelry, Lego creations, plants and more.
Some lucky Lycoming County residents could win tickets to the MLB Little League Classic
WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. — Major League Baseball is coming back to Williamsport this Summer. Starting Friday, June 28, Lycoming County residents can try to win some tickets to go to the MLB Little League Classic. The game will be at Journey Bank Ballpark at Historic Bowman Field. This year, the...
Caregivers celebrated at veterans center in Lackawanna County
SCRANTON, Pa. — A veterans center in Lackawanna County is celebrating marking a milestone on Thursday. The Gino J. Merli Veterans' Center has provided long-term care to veterans and their families for the past 30 years. 12 caregivers original to the center were honored today. Major General Mark Schindler...
The cleanup continues in Berwick
BERWICK, Pa. — The remnants of Wednesday night's severe thunderstorms can be seen littered across Berwick as roadways remain closed and yards are filled with fallen trees. The National Weather Service said Thursday that the damage was caused by straight-line winds from a downburst, with peak winds of 90 to 100 mph.
Unveiling of Froggy 101 Pond Water to support veterans
LUZERNE COUNTY, Pa. — A new beer was released Thursday evening to help area veterans. People gathered at Susquehanna Brewing Company near Pittston for the official unveiling of Froggy 101 Pond Water. A new light beer from Susquehanna Brewing, named for the country music radio station in Luzerne County.
Advice from the experts on fireworks safety
LACKAWANNA COUNTY, Pa. — Most nights leading up to Independence Day feature fireworks bursting in the sky across northeastern and central Pennsylvania. Chuck Karam, owner of Bulldog Fireworks in Dickson City, says the days leading up to the Fourth are the busiest days of the year. "Although we're open...
Duo set to compete at horse vaulting championship in Switzerland
ELYSBURG, Pa. — Raelyn Snyder and Allegra Hart are practicing this mixture of gymnastics and dance while on horseback at the Mountain Laurel Equestrian Center in Ralpho Township. They're getting ready for the 2024 FEI Vaulting World Championships in Bern, Switzerland. They're the first team from the East Coast to make it to the championship.
'Like a freight train' - Shocked neighbors cleaning up after storms in Columbia County
COLUMBIA COUNTY, Pa. — Just about everywhere you look, there are downed trees, powerlines, and branches in parts of Columbia County. The National Weather Service was in the Berwick area on Thursday taking a look at the damage, but residents who are cleaning up already have their minds made up about the power of this storm.
Man charged with child sex assault in Northumberland County
NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY, Pa. — A man from Mount Carmel is locked up on sexual assault charges of a young girl. Christopher Snyder, 38, is charged with statutory sexual assault, sexual assault, aggravated indecent assault, and related charges. Investigators say the victim was assaulted when she was 11 to 14...
Two hurt in Wyoming County crash
WYOMING COUNTY, Pa. — Two people were taken to a hospital after a crash in Wyoming County. An SUV and tractor-trailer crashed around 7:15 a.m. Thursday on Route 6 in Clinton Township, near Factoryville. Two people in the SUV were taken to a hospital. There is no word on...
Strong storms slam Columbia County
BERWICK, Pa. — Many homes in the Berwick Borough are still without power following a storm that wreaked havoc in just a few minutes. "The sounds were like really bad, especially, you know, with the wind blowing and then with the hail hitting the top of the house," said Annmarie Ahimovic of Berwick.
Power outages in our region after storms
PENNSYLVANIA, USA — Many people in our region were affected by the strong rain on Wednesday. According to UGI, 1,213 total are without power. Most are from Harvey's Lake and Lake Township. PPL reports outages from the Berwick/Nescopeck area. Here are the numbers of homes and businesses without power...
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