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Abuse and neglect investigations of aging Pennsylvanians are woefully slow. The results can be devastating.
This story will be highlighted in How We Care, a weekly newsletter by Spotlight PA featuring original reporting and perspectives on how we care for one another at all stages of life. Sign up for free here. Christiana Blake’s fever had been raging for days. On that day in early April last year, a doctor who examined her at an outpatient center became concerned that a family member was refusing...
Lake Ariel Fire Company celebrates Independence Day with parade and fundraiser
LAKE ARIEL, WAYNE CO. — Lake Ariel Fire Company is celebrating Independence Day weekend at their local fire station while raising money to fund operations. Hundreds of people gathered today in Lake Ariel for the parade and fireworks and to support their volunteer fire company. The Lake Ariel Volunteer...
Pittston Area wins D16 8-10 Softball title
Tired of ads? Subscribers enjoy a distraction-free reading experience. Pittston Area scored five times in the top of sixth inning to defeat Mountain Top 6-3 on Sunday to claim the District 16 8-10 Softball championship. Andrea Colon picked up the win on the mound in addition to hitting a go-ahead...
Air quality alert affecting Southwest Pa. Monday
An air quality alert was issued in effect until Monday at 4 p.m. for Westmoreland Ridges and Fayette Ridges as well as Butler, Beaver, Allegheny, Armstrong, Washington, Westmoreland and Fayette counties. "The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection has issued a code ORANGE air quality alert for Monday, including the greater...
Racing till they can’t: Father, daughter compete in Giants Despair Hillclimb
LAUREL RUN — Bob Katarsky knows every inch of the hill by heart, from its steep incline and 90-degree bends to its signature hairpin turn known as the ‘Devil’s Elbow.’. “I’ve gone up here probably a thousand times since I was a kid,” Katarsky, 76, said as he navigated the twists and turns of the road with ease. “I raced everybody and their brother up this hill.”
School shaken as students target teacher on TikTok
In February, Patrice Motz, a veteran Spanish teacher at Great Valley Middle School in Malvern, Pennsylvania, was warned by another teacher that problems were brewing. Some eighth-graders at Motz's public school had created fake TikTok accounts impersonating teachers, and Motz, who had never used TikTok before, created the accounts. She...
Some think Todd Schadel could have the next Niatross
Roger Hammer is generally acknowledged as being the “King of the Fairs” when it comes to Pennsylvania racing. As long as he continues to race, Hammer still remains as the monarch. But there is a king in waiting. He is Todd Schadel. “Roger is cutting down” said Schadel....
ATV rider wanted on arrest warrant
Conygham Twp. — A Wilburton man is wanted by police after he was reportedly caught stealing from a parked car last month. State police were called to a property in the 500 block of Second Avenue in just after 5 p.m. on June 29. Neighbors said William Ennis, 41, was trespassing on private property, doing donuts and burnouts on his ATV, and yelling at homeowners. He also broke into one of the reported victim's parked car before leaving the scene. When Trp. John Van Buren of state police at Bloomsburg arrived, Ennis was gone. A short time later, Van Buren was called back when Ennis returned. Police tried to make a stop on the ATV, but Ennis fled, Van Buren said. After a short pursuit, police ended the chase due to weather conditions and obtained an arrest warrant through District Judge Craig Long.
Indicators 2024: Study explores opportunities for inclusive education
WILKES-BARRE — Jill Avery-Stoss, chief operating officer at The Institute, this week said The Institute has researched opportunities for inclusive education in Northeast Pennsylvania. According to Avery-Stoss, the organization’s Education and Workforce Development Task Force guided this research. She explained that correlations exist between education and key life outcomes,...
First responders at the ballpark in Lackawanna County
MOOSIC, Pa. — A minor league team in Lackawanna County is supporting first responders by offering free home games on Fridays. "Been to a couple Yankees games this year and a couple of these so far," said Brad Blass, a firefighter in Bloomsburg. He is one of many first...
Wyoming Area Class of 1974 planning reunion
Wyoming Area High School, Class of 1974, will celebrate their 50th Class Reunion on Saturday, Aug. 3, at the Gramercy Restaurant in Pittston. There will be music and a raffle table. Cost is $40 per person with a cash bar. For reservations, make checks payable to Karen Ferrett by July 15. Contact information and inquiries can be made to Kmferrett@msn.com or on the WAHS Class 1974 Facebook page. Members of the reunion committee are, first row, from left, Patti Marianacci, Nancy Rowe, Mary Beth Bolin and Karen Ferrett. Second row: Carl Mercincavage, Theresa Yatsko and Mary Kay Baloga. Third row: Nicky Mozart, Billy Miller and Jerry Yakobitis.
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