Palmerton
LATEST NEWS
Everything you need to know about Team Allied Services and You
PENNSYLVANIA, USA — This year’s Team Allied Services and You campaign will focus on raising funds for children at Allied Services. With the support of WNEP, major sponsors, volunteer runners, and you, Team Allied Services and You will raise funds and awareness for pediatric care at Allied Services Integrated Health Systems.
Northampton Community College Announces Two Fall Courses
Northampton Community College has announced professional development and other continuing education opportunities that will be available for students during the fall 2024 semester. Est. Read Time: < 1 min. Northampton Community College has announced professional development and other continuing education opportunities that will be available for students during the fall...
Things to Do: Award-winning singer at Native American festival
The oldest Native American festival in Pennsylvania is celebrating its 44th year with music, crafts, food and more. The Museum of Indian Culture at 2825 Fish Hatchery Rd. in Allentown will hold its Roasting Ears of Corn Festival from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday in Little Lehigh Parkway.
Central Catholic football preview 2024: Vikings focused on returns, not departures
Some members of Allentown Central Catholic’s football team always keep a reminder of last season’s abrupt ending nearby. “We were all heartbroken. We didn’t expect that outcome,” said senior Maksim Godbolt of the Vikings’ defeat to rival Bethlehem Catholic in the District 11 Class 4A final. “This year, we’re using it as motivation. I know a couple of the guys have pictures of the district championship on their phones. They look at it every day before practice.”
Easton Catholic retreat site to close due to low attendance
EASTON, Pa., -- This fall, the St. Francis Retreat House, a haven of spirituality for thousands of Roman Catholics in Allentown and other faith communities, will close. According to church officials, the St. Francis Retreat House will close at the end of the day on Oct. 6. There won't be...
Police shut down Monroe County road for investigation
MONROE COUNTY, Pa. — An investigation in part of Monroe County has a road closed Thursday afternoon. Police responded to a reported assault in Pocono Township around 2 p.m. on Thursday. Officers then closed down Brookdale Road so they could investigate. So far, there has been no word on...
Luzerne County animal shelter struggles with rise in neglect and strays
DALLAS, LUZERNE COUNTY(WOLF) — An animal shelter in Luzerne County is sharing disturbing insight saying issues like animal neglect, strays, and breeding are on the rise. With a shelter at full capacity, animals coming in and out, and neglect, Marge Bart, Owner of Blue Chip Animal Refuge in Dallas can’t seem to find an end in sight.
Three arrested after allegedly robbing general store at gunpoint
MINERSVILLE, SCHUYLKILL COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police say they arrested three suspects while one is still at large for a gunpoint robbery at a general store in Schuylkill County. According to the Minersville Police Department, on Monday around 10:00 p.m., four people entered the Minersville General Store. Police say one pointed a handgun at the clerk […]
Work begins on Route 611 in Monroe County
MONROE COUNTY, Pa. — The trucks were lined up Wednesday morning for a moment the Delaware Water Gap community has been anxiously awaiting nearly two years for. Construction on Route 611 is finally underway. "I'm happy; it's got to be fixed. So I'm looking forward to driving my car...
Volleyball Selected Third in PSAC East Preseason Poll
EAST STROUDSBURG – On Thursday afternoon, the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) announced that the East Stroudsburg University volleyball team was selected to finish third in the PSAC Eastern Division, selected by the league's head coaches. Shippensburg garnered five of the eight first-place votes, Shepherd earned a first-place tally...
Two teens reported missing in Scranton
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Scranton police are searching for two 15-year-olds reported missing in the Electric City. According to police, Amy Wilson and Kailee Villaruel have been reported missing since Wednesday, August 14. Wilson was last seen in the area of Monroe Avenue and she is described as 5’3” and 130 lbs. Villaruel was […]
Tractor-Trailer Driver Killed In Fiery Carbon County Crash
The crash happened around 3:40 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 14 in Kidder Township near mile marker 279, according to Pennsylvania State Police. The tractor-trailer was traveling west when it veered to the left leaving the highway. The tractor-trailer struck a tree and came to rest in the center median of I-80.
Southwest Region homers 3 times, beats Pa. in Little League World Series opener
Boerne (Texas) Little League hit three home runs and finished with 12 hits as the Southwest Region representatives routed Council Rock Newtown from Pennsylvania 9-0 in the Little League Baseball World Series (LLBWS) opener for both teams. Council Rock Newtown, representing the Mid-Atlantic Region, was held to two hits. It...
Sam’s Club Is Making Major Changes That Will Affect Its PA Members
Sam’s Club members in Pennsylvania need to be on the lookout for some major changes coming to the store in the near future. Across the state of Pennsylvania, there are 24 Sam’s Club locations and people in our area really tend to love it. You can find just...
It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency:
Our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. As a platform hosting over 100,000 pieces of content published daily, we cannot pre-vet content, but we strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation.