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Local high schools compete in U of S annual physics competition
More than 200 area high school students participated in the University of Scranton’s annual Hayes Family Science Competition for High School Physics and Engineering Students. The academic competition tested the high school students’ knowledge of physics and engineering through a series of quizzes and hands-on challenges. Students competed individually...
Lt. Gov. Davis hails gun violence efforts
In Harrisburg last week, Lt. Governor Austin Davis hosted a roundtable discussion with local and state leaders, representatives of law enforcement, community organizations and victim’s advocates to showcase the strategies and efforts that have resulted in Pennsylvania showing the second-biggest improvement in gun-related homicides. “Pennsylvanians deserve to be safe...
Pa. Legislative clerk finds side job running fireworks tent a blast
Once again, Pennsylvania’s state budget — or lack of it — is fizzling Rick Breski’s Fourth of July side hustle. For more than 30 years, Breski, whose day job is as a legislative reading clerk with the House of Representatives, has operated a pop-up fireworks tent in the parking lot at Leed’s Restaurant and Bar in Swatara Township.
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...
Biden's childhood hometown 'embarrassed' by debate meltdown
As residents of Joe Biden's hometown Scranton prepared to mark that most American of holidays -- July 4 -- many were also voicing alarm about the US president following his disastrous debate last week against Donald Trump. Like others in the town, however, he could not name anyone other than Harris to step up to replace "Scranton Joe" at the top of the Democratic ticket.
Dielectric’s Christine Zuba Retires After 49 Years
Dielectric’s longtime sales leader Christine Zuba ended an impressive 49-year career Monday as she officially retired. Since 1994, Zuba has been Dielectric’s national sales manager. She broke gender barriers, using her advanced technical knowledge of complex RF systems to stand out from her counterparts. “We have had the...
Erica Haefele Joins Lady Royals’ Coaching Staff
Erica Haefele has joined The University of Scranton women’s basketball coaching staff as a Volunteer Assistant Coach for the 2024-25 season as recently announced by head coach Ben O’Brien. Haefele’s previous coaching experience includes serving as an assistant coach for the NEPA Elite AAU program over the last four seasons. The Dickson City, Pa., native spent her playing days as a guard at Misericordia where she appeared in 94 games (50 starts) over four seasons and served as a three-time captain for the Cougars. Haefele averaged a career-best 9.6 points during the 2019-20 season. Misericordia tallied 66 victories during her…
Scranton Jazz Festival set for Aug. 2-4
Tired of ads? Subscribers enjoy a distraction-free reading experience. Tickets on sale now for 19th Annual Scranton Jazz Festival Main Stage Act: Big Bad Voodoo Daddy. Tickets are on sale now for two performances at the 19th annual Scranton Jazz Festival that are designed to make summer swing in the Electric City. The festival will be held Friday, August 2 through Sunday, August 4, in Downtown Scranton.
Committee discusses way for fair funding in Scranton School District
SCRANTON — A committee looking for ways to ensure the Scranton School District receives fair funding met for the first time this week. Members of the board's Fair Funding Committee discussed ways to begin advocating for the district to receive better funding Tuesday evening. Director Tom Borthwick, the committee's...
Seven Beaver County names make the PA Baseball Coaches All-State Teams
On July 1, the Pennsylvania State Baseball Coaches Association announced its All-State teams with seven Beaver Valley products garnering all-state honors. The list includes:. OF: Keller Friese, Bucktail OF: Tanner Kephart, Moshannon Valley. OF: Tyler Maddix, Bishop Canevin OF: Carter Smith, Penns Manor. UTIL: Zack Petrie, Connemaugh Township. UTIL: Nick...
Anthony Macri wins Pa. Speedweek 410 sprint car feature race at Port Royal Speedway
Defending Pa. Speedweek champion Anthony Macri of Dillsburg won his second race of this year’s Pa. Speedweek series, taking the checkered flag in Wednesday night’s 410 sprint car feature at Port Royal Speedway. Macri, who did not finish in last Friday’s Williams Grove feature due to a wreck,...
Free day to fish, where PGC will make more public hunting lands, stocking blue catfish
Happy Independence Day. Today’s one of the days we can truly appreciate being an American and someone who enjoys the outdoors. After enjoying a hot dog and a slice of apple pie for lunch, you can take someone who hasn’t fished before fishing. Today until midnight, the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat commission has...
Two wanted for alleged burglary on Sans Souci Parkway
HANOVER TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police are searching for two suspects allegedly involved in a burglary on the Sans Souci Parkway. The Hanover Township Police Department states they are looking for two suspects involved in a burglary on July 1 around 3:20 a.m. at a business along the Sans Souci Parkway. Anyone with information is […]
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