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Pennsylvania budget gives funding for professional caregivers
(WHTM) — Professional caregivers in Pennsylvania are among the winners in the new state budget. Governor Josh Shapiro held a ceremonial bill signing, highlighting new funding to help those with intellectual disabilities and autism. The budget allocates $354 million to supplement the pay of the professionals who care for them. “How we’ll see it at […]
Weld-a-saurus for CTC students takes place in Scranton
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Weld-a-saurus welding camp at the Career Technology Center is welcoming 7th and 8th graders to learn to weld. Today campers constructed dinosaurs. Campers learned how to use a welder, and basic welding techniques make a steel plate into the skeleton of a dinosaur. “My ultimate goal and our schools ultimate goal […]
Man charged with committing $1.5M pandemic fraud
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A Lackawanna County man has been charged with committing over $1.5 million in COVID-19 pandemic fraud. According to U. S. Attorney Gerard M. Karam, James G. Miller, Jr., 53, of Scranton, obtained over $1,500,000 by filing fake applications for pandemic stimulus funds, including Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) benefits, Lost Wage […]
Rockin’ the River returns for second week
Tired of ads? Subscribers enjoy a distraction-free reading experience. The second Rockin’ the River show of the summer included a local supergroup, a tribute to one of the great American bands, and a surprise marriage proposal. Needless to say, it was an eventful Friday evening on the Susquehanna. The...
Collecting items to keep the community cool in Scranton
SCRANTON, Pa. — With three heat waves in the books so far this summer, keeping cool isn't always easy. That's why the city of Scranton collected items to make sure everyone has what they need to beat the heat. The city hosted a heat-related items drive at Weston Field...
Local lemonade stands raises money for Griffin Pond
DURYEA, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— A young girl is working hard to raise money for Griffin Pond Animal Shelter. This is Avery’s fifth year having a lemonade stand raising money for animal shelters in the area. On top of just lemonade you can get hot dogs, tie dye shirts, baked goods, popcorn, chips, snacks, and new […]
Arrest made after alleged burglary at a Pittston tavern
PITTSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police say they arrested a man on a warrant for an alleged burglary at a tavern in Pittston. On Friday, the Pittston City Police Department said they served a felony arrest warrant on Donald James Thomas, 45 of Duryea. Investigators stated In May Thomas burglarized Stephanie’s Tavern on Main Street […]
Pioneer Day Set for Ashland This Saturday
The 27th Annual Pioneer Day Celebration is set for Saturday at the Pioneer Tunnel Coal Mine & Steam Train and Higher Ups Park. From 10:00 am to 5:00 pm, attendees can look forward to an event featuring over 100 crafters, vendors, and food trucks. Located at 1900 Oak Street, the...
United Way of Greater Hazleton to provide free backpacks, school supplies to local students
Tired of ads? Subscribers enjoy a distraction-free reading experience. The United Way of Greater Hazleton, as part of its “Stuff the Bus” program, will be providing free backpacks and school supplies to students in the area ahead of the upcoming school year and due to high demand, organizers are asking families to register for the supplies by Aug. 2.
Scranton officials plan to repeal residency requirement
The City of Scranton plans to repeal a 4 decades long residency requirement that requires municipal employees to live in the Electric City. According to reports, Mayor Paige Gebhardt Cognetti sent Scranton City Council a proposed ordinance to repeal the residency requirement across the board, for all city employees, including administrative employees not in any union. Mayor Cognetti said the residency requirement is impeding the city's ability to retain and attract quality employees to the City of Scranton. Council on Tuesday voted 3-2, with President Gerald Smurl, Bill King and Jessica Rothchild all in favor of the repeal, and Mark McAndrew and Tom Schuster opposed.
One person faces attempted homicide charges in a Tioga County, Pa. shooting
Pennsylvania State Police have charged a 69-year-old man with attempted homicide in a shooting that injured one person in Tioga County Thursday. Mansfield-based troopers were dispatched at about 4:30 p.m. to 1868 E. Lawrence Road, Jackson Township, where state police said a 45-year-old male sustained at least one gunshot wound.
TAPinto Phillipsburg 2024 Reader Survey Highlights Community Engagement Opportunities
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Decades-old auto parts store in Southern New Jersey abruptly demolished
Here's another case of "here today, gone tomorrow" in South Jersey. A decades-old auto parts store right in the heart of Gloucester County is quickly being reduced to rubble. That store is the old Pep Boys right off of the corner of the Black Horse Pike and Ganttown Road in Turnersville, Washington Township.
Communities mourn death of local football player
CARROLLWOOD — Calvin Dickey Jr. was a big man with a big heart. That’s how Carrollwood Day School peers, friends and family will remember the standout athlete — affectionately known as “CJ” — who was getting ready to begin his freshman year playing football at Bucknell University when he died July 12.
Team County Wins 90th Dream Game, 35-28
Mid Valley’s Jordan Chmielewski scored three touchdowns and caught the game-clinching interception for Team County to beat Team City in the 90th Dream Game, 35-28. During halftime, Dunmore native and now Eagles defensive coordinator Vic Fangio was honored as the man of the year.
The Worst City To Live In Pennsylvania Has Been Revealed
Recent reports have identified McKees Rocks as the worst city to live in Pennsylvania, primarily due to its alarming crime rates and socioeconomic challenges. This article explores the factors contributing to this designation and the implications for residents and potential newcomers. Overview of McKees Rocks. McKees Rocks, a borough in...
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