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Sunbury Resident’s Social Media Remarks Leads to Controversy
SUNBURY – It was a tumultuous Sunday and Monday in Sunbury, all thought to be tied to a social media post. The shooting of Pres. Trump Saturday apparently prompted one critic to say on social media, it would have been better if Trump was hit ‘square on.’ The post was pulled down by X but not before the controversy went viral.
Police: Four escape injury in gunfire in Lackawanna County
DICKSON CITY, Pa. — Four people escaped injury Tuesday when a gunman shot at their car in Lackawanna County, authorities said. The investigation began around 1:30 a.m. upon reports of gunfire on Commerce Boulevard near Business Route 6 in Dickson City. Borough Police Chief William Bilinski said a man reportedly fired at least twice at a car occupied by four people.
Poconos see boost in business from NASCAR weekend
Thousands of fans filled the infield and packed the grandstands at Pocono Raceway over the weekend for the Great American Getaway 400. Businesses near the raceway were also full, thanks to the influx of NASCAR fans. Owner of Chat N' Chew Café in Blakeslee says the restaurant saw visitors starting...
Hellertown Council Pans Proposed Senior Apartments
Hellertown Borough Council President Tom Rieger hopes to shoot down a proposed three-story apartment building for seniors at 30 Bachman Street. Hellertown Borough Council President Tom Rieger hopes to shoot down a proposed three-story apartment building for seniors at 30 Bachman Street. And the rest of council was unanimously behind...
Making a splash at Baer Memorial Pool
LEHIGHTON, Pa. — The sun is hot, but the water is cool at Baer Memorial Pool in Lehighton. Temperatures reached 90 degrees by noon. "This is what, like, our 4th heat wave; it just seems like the sun is so hot it's just blazing on top of you," said Lehighton Borough recreation director Tom Evans.
NJ, PA troopers face off in charity softball game. Get ready for Battle for the Badges 2
FRANKFORD — Trooper up!. State police from New Jersey and Pennsylvania will meet on the diamond once again this week for Battle of the Badges. The charity softball game will benefit a Sussex County student and a Garden State trooper each facing serious medical challenges. The second annual match...
Damaging Winds, Hail Forecasted for Pennsylvania and Ohio Today
Pittsburgh, PA – Hot and humid weather will continue today in western Pennsylvania and eastern Ohio, bringing with it the potential for severe thunderstorms this afternoon and evening. According to the National Weather Service in Pittsburgh, damaging winds, large hail, and isolated tornadoes are possible from 1 PM to...
Pa. kayaker collects 100 tons of trash, including toilets, from lakes and reservoirs
A Pennsylvania kayaker enjoys making a lake more beautiful than just enjoying the scenery while he paddles. James “Jim” Zueger of Mt. Pleasant, Westmoreland County, has spent the past 10 years traveling to different lakes and ponds in southwestern Pennsylvania and West Virginia removing litter others left behind.
Thousands without power across Northeastern and Central Pennsylvania
PENNSYLVANIA, USA — One of the hottest days of the year is expected today, and thousands of people could spend the day without electricity, fans, and air conditioning. A line of severe thunderstorms came through Monday night. In Lackawanna County, the roof of Cook's Foods in Old Forge was partially ripped off.
Top Christian singer coming to Easton's State Theatre for Christmas show
EASTON, Pa. — A contemporary Christian singer and songwriter who has had more than a dozen gold and platinum albums and 20 songs that topped the Gospel charts will perform a Christmastime show at Easton's State Theatre, it was announced Tuesday. Michael W. Smith, who has won three Grammy...
State will follow Lehigh Valley's lead on economic development under new $500 million plan, Gov. Josh Shapiro says
BETHLEHEM, Pa. — Standing before long-abandoned ruins on the Bethlehem Steel campus, Gov. Josh Shapiro signed a $500 million economic development program into law Tuesday. Shapiro hailed the legislation as a historic step that will rev up Pennsylvania's economic engine. For decades, the state has failed to invest in...
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