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Ringleader of Pennsylvania bank fraud scheme sentenced to prison
The head of an organized conspiracy to defraud Pennsylvania residents and banks of approximately $2 million has been sentenced. Video above: Headlines from News 8. Attorney General Michelle Henry announced Friday that Tyreese Lewis, 23, of Harrisburg, was ordered to spend two and a half to five years in state prison and pay $800,000 in restitution.
Pa. Jewish family may keep anti-hate signs after neighbor used slur: judge
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...
Scranton groups unite on International Overdose Awareness Day to offer support
Scranton, Lackawanna Co. — A day to remember those we’ve lost to drug overdoses, those who’ve survived and those still battling addiction, today is International overdose awareness day. Local recovery outreach groups gathered in Scranton to raise awareness about the dangers of drug abuse. On this day...
La Festa Italiana held in downtown Scranton
SCRANTON, Pa. — The long-time celebrated tradition was underway in Lackawanna County on Friday. La Festa Italiana kicked off Friday afternoon in downtown Scranton. The Electric City's Labor Day weekend tradition has been around for decades. Organizers say it's more than good food. It's a celebration of Italian heritage...
August 31 marks International Overdose Awareness Day
PA live! (WBRE) — International Overdose Awareness Day held on August 31 every year is the world’s largest annual campaign to end overdose, remember without stigma those who have died, and acknowledge the grief of family and friends left behind. Ryan Hogan from the Luzerne-Wyoming Counties Drug and...
Raynor Records First Win as Men’s Soccer Head Coach
LA PLUME, PA (August 30, 2024) -- The King's College men's soccer team traveled to La Plume face Keystone College on Friday night. In the 2024 season opener, the Monarchs (1-0-0) shut out the Giants (0-1-0) 3-0 with three different goal scorers to help Brandon Raynor notch his first win as head coach.
Super jerseys auctioned for a super cause
MOOSIC, LUZERNE CO. (WOLF) — The RailRiders are giving back to the community in a "super" way. Game-worn Marvel Defenders of the Diamond jerseys are being auctioned to raise money for Chop out Hunger. "It's super important for us to give back as an organization and hosting this jersey...
Boy with rare genetic disease throws out first pitch at Railriders game
MOOSIC, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— 19-year-old Mikey Ash got to throw out the first pitch at tonight’s Railriders game thanks to local home healthcare facility Bayada. Ash is a recent graduate of Wyoming Area High School and has a rare genetic disease that affects many parts of his body. Mikey was joined on the mound by […]
Wing Makes 11 Saves in Season Opening Loss to Scranton
UNION, N.J. (8/30/24) – Abigail Wing made 11 saves as the Kean University women's soccer team dropped their season opener to the University of Scranton, 2-0 in the Cougar Kickoff Classic on Friday. HOW IT HAPPENED!!!. The Royals notched both of their goals in the opening 20 minutes. The...
Restaurant inspections from Monroe County, Aug. 12-25
These establishments in Monroe County were inspected between Aug. 12 and 25, according to Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture records. The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture provides this disclosure: "Please remember that any inspection is a 'snapshot' of the day and time of the inspection. An inspection conducted on any given day may not be representative of the overall, long-term cleanliness of an establishment. Also, at the time of the inspection, violations are recorded but are often corrected on site...
Pacers Fall in Season Opener on the Road
Poughkeepsie, N.Y. – The Marywood University field hockey team opened the season with a roadtrip to take on the Vassar College Brewers, Friday evening. The Pacers took the early lead on the Brewers, but would go on to fall 2-1. In the first period, the Pacers were rewarded with a penalty corner in the 15th minute and put pressure on the Brewers defense.Cydney Lahr received the ball on a deflection off the goalie and punched the ball into the lower left corner of the cage.
Women’s Volleyball Opens Their Season at Home with a Thrilling Win Over Wilkes University
LA PLUME, Pa. – Keystone women's volleyball opened their season at home with a 3-2 win over Wilkes University. Keystone started out strong, winning the first set 25-19, and then won the third set 25-20. Wilkes took sets two and four with scores of 25-23 and 25-18. Finally, Keystone pulled ahead as it came down to a 14-14 tie in the fifth set, with Keystone eventually winning 16-14. Taylor Hallam (Harrisburg, Pa./Central Dauphin East) led the way for the Giants with 11 kills and three blocks during the match. Adrianna Derrick (Oklahoma City, Okla./Putnam City) and Sofia Green (Portland, Ore./Mountainside) each followed closely behind with 10 kills and nine kills respectively. Defensively, Catie Woolf (Fremont, Ohio/Saint Joseph Central Catholic) started her career at Keystone College with an impressive 30 digs in the match.
Men's Soccer Drops Season Opener Against Wilkes
Scranton, Pa. – The Marywood University men's soccer team opened up the season Friday night hosting the Wilkes University Colonels. The Pacers were blanked in the opener losing, 2-0. Wilkes scored their first goal in the 45th minute when Herbert Ramirez had a free kick opportunity from 35 yards...
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