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Stopping the growing mosquito population in Plains Township
PLAINS TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A sharp rise in the area’s mosquito population has prompted officials to try and stop the spread in Luzerne County. The Luzerne Conservation District sprayed in Plains Township Thursday, just one of several cities affected in Luzerne County. The mosquito spray, known as aqua-duet, is applied at a rate […]
Ex-Scranton Mayor Bill Courtright released from prison to home confinement
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA CO. (WOLF) — Former Scranton Mayor Bill Courtright has been released from prison to home confinement, FOX56 has learned. Officials confirmed to FOX56 that Courtright was released to home confinement on Tuesday after spending less than four years in prison. The Federal Bureau of Prisons no longer...
Annual Covered Bridge & Arts Festival returns to Central PA this fall
The weather outside is changing and the leaves will soon be in their autumn glory, which means it will be time to celebrate the start of fall in Columbia & Montour Counties with the 42nd Annual Covered Bridge & Arts Festival! This immensely popular four-day fall festival will be held at the Bloomsburg Fairgrounds in Bloomsburg, PA from Thursday, October 3 through Sunday, October 6. Hours for the event are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday. The event is produced and coordinated by the Columbia-Montour Visitors Bureau. Parking and admission to the festival are free and tour buses are always welcome.
Weis Market celebrates re-opening in Poconos
TANNERSVILLE, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Weis Market is celebrating the re-opening of its store in the Poconos. Weis Markets on Route 611 in Tannersville got some major upgrades. They got a new deli, upgraded bakery, expanded floral department, and increased variety throughout the store. They also donated to several local organizations. “We were really happy […]
Car Slams Into Pole, Stone Wall In Susquehanna Township
The Susquehanna Township Police and multiple fire departments were called to the crash in the area of Walnut Street and Oak Street around 4:30 p.m., according to a release by the Susquehanna Township Police. "This crash resulted in the pole being sheared off with wires down in the roadway," police...
Man faces felony charges for financially exploiting elderly neighbor
WILLIAMSPORT, LYCOMING CO. (WOLF) — A man turned himself in to police this week on charges of financially exploiting an elderly person. According to the Lycoming Regional Police Department, 61-year-old Lorenzo Petrella turned himself in to police Thursday morning. Police say he went to his 96-year-old neighbor's house multiple...
Volleyball Starts 2024 Campaign at Marywood Tri-Match on Saturday
ALLENTOWN, Pa. – The Cedar Crest College volleyball team will begin its 2024 season as the Falcons travel to Marywood University to take on the host Pacers and Delaware Valley University in a tri-match on Saturday, August 31 at 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m., respectively. Head Volleyball Coach Grace...
Gas prices could drop to 6-month low this holiday weekend
As drivers head out to enjoy the Labor Day weekend, gas prices nationally are expected to drop to their lowest point in six months, and 50 cents less than they were a year ago. The average price nationally for a gallon of regular is expected to be $3.27 on Labor...
Jewish family can have anti-hate yard signs after neighbor used slur, court says
A Jewish family had the free-speech right to blanket their yard with signs decrying hate and racism after their next-door neighbor hurled an antisemitic slur at them during a property dispute 10 years ago, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court has ruled. The court decided Simon and Toby Galapo were exercising their...
WAS IT YOU? Scotland convenience store sold $2.68 million jackpot winner on Thursday!
30 August 2024- A jackpot-winning Pennsylvania Lottery Match 6 Lotto ticket worth $2,680,000 from the Thursday, August 29 drawing was sold in Franklin County. The ticket correctly matched all six winning numbers, 6-8-16-20-30-39, to win the $2,680,000 jackpot prize, less applicable withholding. Corner Convenience & Smoke Store, 3815 Scotland Main St., Chambersburg, will earn a $10,000 bonus for selling the big winning ticket.
‘Very high levels’ of ragweed pollen coming to parts of Pa. | Today in Pa.
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Shop Small in NEPA -- Showroom56
Showroom56 has become a household name in the valley and beyond! Looking for a show-stopping gown? Showroom. Searching for a new pair of jeans? Showroom. For nearly 20 years, Showroom56 has been the go-to destination for chic, on-trend women’s fashion in NEPA. We sat down with owner Sally VanScoy...
Houdini Museum brings magic to the Electric City
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — If you’re looking for something to do over this holiday weekend, we have a hidden gem that will immerse you in the world of magic. 28/22 News stopped by a museum in Scranton that takes a look into the life of the master of illusion… Harry Houdini. Pick a card, […]
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