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Surprise reveal of Whitehall High School’s newly redesigned mascot, Big Z | PHOTOS
The Whitehall-Coplay District Board had a surprise reveal of the school’s newly redesigned mascot, Big Z, during the monthly committee meeting at Whitehall High School in Whitehall Township.
Woman wanted on drug charges in Luzerne County
HAZLETON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A woman is wanted for drug charges in Luzerne County, police stated. According to the Hazleton City Police Department, 29-year-old Abylmarie Gutierrez De Jesus is wanted for delivery of a controlled substance. Anyone who knows the whereabouts of this suspect is asked to contact 911 or submit a tip on […]
EMS worker reflects on water rescued in Lackawanna River
PECKVILLE, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/YOU) — An incredible water rescue was caught on camera by 28/22 News. Two teens are recovering Wednesday after they were pulled from fast-moving water Tuesday afternoon. It all went down on the bridge that connects Peckville and Jessup. Though both teens were rescued and are okay, this scary situation serves as […]
ESU Men’s Soccer Tabbed Fourth in PSAC East Preseason Poll
LOCK HAVEN – In the annual PSAC East Preseason Coaches' Poll, the East Stroudsburg University men's soccer team was selected to finish in fourth, the conference announced on Wednesday. Defending PSAC champion Millersville was the unanimous favorite to win the division, earning all possible five first-place votes. West Chester...
Bethlehem's Musikfest 2024 Hits High Note with Record-Breaking Headliner Ticket Sales
Despite a notable slump in overall numbers, Bethlehem's Musikfest 2024 hit a high note, breaking a significant record for headliner ticket sales and sold-out shows. CBS News Philadelphia reported that ArtsQuest, the event organizers, announced over 50,000 tickets were sold to see headliners on the Wind Creek Steel Stage, amounting to an 8-percent bump from their best year back in 2011. Although the festival's turnout took a downward dip from the previous year, falling from 1.3 million to just over 1 million, the blend of musical allure and communal resilience seemed to resonate loud and clear.
Lehigh Mountain Hawks Sign 5 Talented New Players for 2025
Lehigh's head coach Fran Troyan has announced the addition of five talented newcomers to the Mountain Hawks softball team for the 2025 season. This incoming class includes a pitcher, a catcher, two outfielders, and a versatile utility player, hailing from Pennsylvania, Illinois, and California. These athletes will fill the gaps left by six graduating players after a successful 2024 season that concluded with a 32-20 record and an impressive 17-game winning streak. Each newcomer brings a strong background, with players crossing various competitive levels. The program aims to build on last year's successes with this promising group.
Temple/St. Luke’s School of Medicine students receive white coats
The Temple/St. Luke’s School of Medicine Class of 2028 students were honored Friday, Aug. 9, in the 2024 White Coat Ceremony at the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University, Philadelphia. Forty-two first-year medical students, who will train for all four years at Bethlehem-based Temple/St. Luke’s, donned their...
'Acting like children': Code of conduct conflict discussion disrupts Easton City Council
EASTON, Pa. — Questions about Easton City Council's code of conduct disrupted its meeting Wednesday, while addressing another supposed disruption last month. At Wednesday's meeting, Mayor Sal Panto Jr. brought up a copy of a letter Councilwoman Taiba Sultana sent to solicitor Joel Scheer concerning Panto and Councilman Frank Pintabone’s conduct at the July 24 meeting.
Business Administrator to Bid Farewell to Phillipsburg this Friday
PHILLIPSBURG, N.J.---Phillipsburg's business administrator and clerk announced publicly at Wednesday's council meeting he will be leaving his position effective this Friday, Aug. 16. Hall would not comment on the resignation when contacted nearly two weeks ago.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Matthew C. Hall said his coworkers have known of his imminent departure since he tendered his two-week notice on Aug. 2. He has been the head of the town's business department for the past two years and has accepted a work-from-home position with Veolia North America. Veolia provides solutions for its clients' water,...
Woman accused of using counterfeit cash
BLAKELY, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police say they are searching for a woman accused of using counterfeit cash at multiple stores in Lackawanna County. According to the Blakely Police Department, the woman pictured tried to use counterfeit money at local businesses in Blakely and possibly in Dickson City. Anyone with information is asked to call […]
Pennsylvania murder suspect caught in Mexico
EL PASO, Texas (Border Report) – Mexican authorities say they have expelled a U.S. citizen wanted in connection with a murder committed in Pennsylvania. The suspect only identified as Donald Xavier T., 52, was apprehended earlier this week by the Chihuahua state police and turned over to U.S. Customs and Border Protection on Tuesday at […]
New website aims to make audit info more accessible for all Pennsylvanians
(WHTM) — A new website has been launched that aims to help Pennsylvanians with their audits. The Pennsylvania Department of Auditor General has created a new website to make it easier for Pennsylvanians to find audits in their county, as well as resources to help them better understand audits. “Our new, dynamic website was designed […]
Study finds Pennsylvania troopers stop drivers at similar rates regardless of race
(WHTM) — A new study is out on traffic stops conducted by the Pennsylvania State Police. Most of them are during the daytime, on weekdays, and when someone is stopped for speeding, they’re usually 20 miles an hour over, among other study findings. “This is so important because traffic stops are the most common ways […]
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