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Hundreds turn out for annual belt sander race at Bertie's
EXETER TWP., Pa. -- One of the region's most unique traditions had people pushing forward on a unique power tool. The 32nd annual "Belt-Sander Race" was held this weekend. The event is where people whirr across the floor in front of race fans at New Bertie's Inn in Exeter Township.
Wyoming Area Catholic to hold Summer Fest Concert
EXETER — After the huge success of last year’s Wyoming Area Catholic summer concert benefit with Philadelphia Freedom: A Tribute to Elton John, the band is back at it again this summer with a repeat performance on Saturday, July 20 at the school’s backyard. Doug Delescavage, who...
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...
Pocono polesitter Ty Gibbs out late after engine failure
LONG POND, Pa. — Polesitter Ty Gibbs led for 21 laps and looked promising but it didn’t end that way, thanks to an engine failure Sunday at Pocono Raceway. Gibbs took advantage of his second career pole in the NASCAR Cup Series and led the opening 17 laps. After losing the lead on lap 18 to Martin Truex Jr., Gibbs pitted three laps before the lap 30 break for the end of Stage 1, finishing 30th in the stage.
Police called to Northumberland County fire company over bomb threat
SUNBURY, Pa. — An investigation is underway Monday in Northumberland County after a bomb threat was called into a fire company in Sunbury. According to police, the threat was called in to the Americus Hose Company following a social media post from a now-former Americus Hose Company volunteer firefighter.
Police: man loses finger in Wilkes-Barre stabbing
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE CO. (WOLF) — Wilkes-Barre police say a man lost his pinky finger in a reported stabbing. According to police, on Monday just before 5 a.m., officers were dispatched to the area of 200 Old Train Station Rd. for a male who had been stabbed. The victim's pinky...
Corey LaJoie defends himself over issue with Kyle Busch
Corey LaJoie was not in an apologetic mood following his involvement in a multi-car incident during Sunday’s Cup Series race at Pocono Raceway in Long Pond, Pa. The Spire Motorsports driver spun out Richard Childress Racing’s Kyle Busch following a restart with 40 laps to go in The Great American Getaway 400. LaJoie’s No. 7... The post Corey LaJoie defends himself over issue with Kyle Busch appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
7 members of “Fentanyl Robbery Gang" charged in drug trafficking, death investigation
SCRANTON, Pa. -- Seven people are charged with conspiracy following the death of four people in Scranton. The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that the following people are charged in the case. Amanda Marie Correa, 29. Robert Andrew Barnes, 24. Christine Deann DiCarlo,...
Presidential historian weighs in on Trump’s attempted assassination
DALLAS, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Following Saturday’s shooting, former President Trump is now the 11th president to have an assassination attempt on their life. March 30th, 1981, was the last time an attempted assassination was taken on President Ronald Reagan. 28/22 News sat down with presidential historian Larry Cook in Luzerne County about how Saturday’s […]
Families and racers cherish traditions at the 118th Giants Despair Hillclimb
Laurel Run, Luzerne Co. — Sunday the final day 118th Giants Despair Hillclimb was held in Laurel Run Borough on East Northampton St. The annual two-day event was first held in 1906 and is one of the oldest continuing motor racing events in the world. Sunday many families and...
Pennsylvania Turnpike officials warn about text message scam targeting financial information
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) – Pennsylvania Turnpike officials are warning about a "smishing scam" that is attempting to get people's personal financial information. Scam text messages that say they're from the "Pennsylvania Turnpike Toll Services" are being sent to random individuals, according to a news release from the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission. The messages contain urgent requests and say the account will incur additional charges if overdue payments are not made right away, the commission said. People who receive an unexpected text like this should not click the link.Earlier this year, a similar phishing scam targeted EZ-Pass users in Pennsylvania and other states. The Philadelphia Parking Authority recently warned residents about a similar "smishing scam" – a scam using SMS or text message.For E-ZPass customers, there are multiple approved safe methods to check your account — the official PA Turnpike E-ZPass website or the PA Toll Pay app from the Apple App Store or Google Play store.Customers who get a fraudulent message can report it to the FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center at www.ic3.gov.
Communities in Schools of PA receiving $191,000 in Scaling for Success grant
(WHTM) — The non-profit organization, the Communities in Schools of Pennsylvania (CISPA), has been awarded a substantial amount of money in Scaling for Success funding for the upcoming 2024-2025 school year. The non-profit received $191,000 in grant funding which will allow it to help four new schools in Pennsylvania, including Cedar Crest Middle School, Paradise Elementary School, and Upper Dauphin Middle School. […]
Legal Marijuana, Big Tax Cuts and Minimum Wage: This Year’s Budget Losers
Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan and nonprofit newsroom producing investigative and public-service journalism that holds power to account and drives positive change in Pennsylvania. Sign up for our free newsletters. HARRISBURG — As they wrapped up votes on Pennsylvania’s new $47.6 billion budget last week, lawmakers agreed the plan wouldn’t make anyone completely happy. The deal increases spending on public education for this fiscal year, but doesn’t guarantee future bumps. It sends more money to transit systems, but not enough to alleviate their concerns. Other major goals for both parties fell by the wayside: Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro didn’t get recreational marijuana or...
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Big Lots With NJ & PA Locations Closing Stores & May Go Bankrupt
Bad news for another major retail chain. It may be going under. The New York Post is reporting that Big Lots is in financial trouble. News like this is becoming all too common these days with other chains like Walgreens and Red Lobster struggling as well. If you're not familiar...
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