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Update: Be ready for damaging winds and penny-sized hail with thunderstorms in part of Pennsylvania Wednesday
An updated severe thunderstorm warning was issued by the National Weather Service on Wednesday at 8:33 p.m. valid until 9 p.m. for Lycoming, Montour, Northumberland and Union counties. Look for penny-sized hail (0.75 inches) and wind gusts of up to 60 mph. "At 8:32 p.m., severe thunderstorms were located along...
Mid Valley Secondary Center announces honor roll
Mid Valley Secondary Center Principal Jeffrey R. Kovaleski announced the honor roll for the third trimester of the 2023-24 academic year, as follows. Lauren Beck, Brenden Behrens, Carolyn Chakiris, Sarah Goetter, Madison Hazen, Bhawana Lagun, William Lukman, Enjelis Madera, Isabella Nunes, Joshua Pahoski, Rosalinda Pegula, Ryan Repecki, Nathan Sadaka, Kira Turbessi, Benjamin Woytach, Hunter Youngblood and Erald Zyberaj.
Pa. Senate approves promotion of local airman to Brigadier General
An airman from Upper Oxford is one step closer to becoming a Brigadier General in the Pennsylvania Air National Guard following the State Senate’s approval of his nomination. Recently, the Pennsylvania Senate unanimously approved the confirmation of Colonel Jaime E. Ramirez, who currently serves as the 193rd Special Operation...
Truckers Against Trafficking Visits NEPA
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE CO. (WOLF) — “It will only grow unless we do something to stop it,” says Wyoming County District Attorney, Joe Peters. Wyoming County District Attorney Joe Peters crossed county lines Thursday afternoon – bringing awareness to human trafficking impacting communities in NEPA. Peters along...
Living life to the fullest: Olyphant nonprofit helps those with mobility impairments stay active
A local organization helps people with mobility impairments get active, with a special event this month splashing into late July. Individual Abilities in Motion, or I AM for short, is a nonprofit organization that supports those in the area with mobility impairments, including spinal cord injuries, amputations, Parkinson's disease and more, empowering them to live their lives to the fullest.
Bobby Dalbec’s 3-run blast helps WooSox split doubleheader against Scranton-Wilkes/Barre
MOOSIC, PA – After dropping the first game of the twin bill 8-1, the Worcester Red Sox (11-12)/(46-52) rebounded in the nightcap, winning 7-4 to split their Wednesday doubleheader at PNC Field with the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders (10-13)/(53-44). The WooSox four-run seventh inning in game two was their 22nd come-from-behind...
Rally for Russ fundraiser supports Canevari
The community turned out July 13 to support Russell Canevari at the Rally for Russ at VFW Post 5544 in Jessup. Canevari underwent a kidney transplant surgery on July 3. Jennifer Jackson, Canevari’s daughter, said everything was donated for the fundraiser, and the Valley View girls basketball team volunteered to serve the dinners.
Troy man will spend 5-12 years in prison on meth charges
TOWANDA, PA. (WENY) -- A Troy, Pennsylvania man will serve at least 5 years in prison on two separate meth charges. According to the Bradford County District Attorney, William McClintic, 59, was sentenced to a minimum of five and a maximum of 12 years in a State Correctional Facility on two counts of Possession with Intent to Deliver Between 10 and 50 grams of Methamphetamine.
Police: FedEx driver robbed in Wilkes-Barre
WILKES-BARRE, Pa. — An investigation is underway after a FedEx driver says he was robbed in Wilkes-Barre. The driver told police he was making a delivery on Kidder Street Tuesday afternoon when three men forcibly stole the packages he was holding and ran away.
Four Pennsylvania Men Charged with Federal Firearms and Drug Trafficking Violations in Pittsburgh
Four Pennsylvania residents have been brought up on serious charges of violating federal firearms and narcotics laws, as announced by United States Attorney Eric G. Olshan. The indictment, served by a federal grand jury in Pittsburgh, includes allegations of unlawful possession with the intent to distribute significant quantities of cocaine, fentanyl, and heroin, as well as firearm possession by convicted felons. The Department of Justice press release identifies the accused as Derrick Lyman of McKeesport, Kenneth Hamlin Jr. of Murrysville, Daniel Jackson of Penn Hills, and Devlin Clifford of Monroeville.
Flash flood warning issued for Luzerne County early Wednesday evening
The National Weather Service issued a flash flood warning at 3:34 p.m. on Wednesday in effect until 5:30 p.m. for Luzerne County. "At 3:34 p.m., Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 1.5 to 2.5 inches per hour. Street flooding is ongoing and flash flooding is expected to begin shortly," according to the weather service. "Additional thunderstorms moving into the area will continue torrential rainfall over the next couple hours."
Luzerne County man charged after deadly ATV crash
LUZERNE COUNTY, Pa. — A man faces several charges after a deadly ATV crash in Luzerne County. According to court paperwork, Richard Simon, 39, of Nanticoke, was driving along Alden Mountain Road in Newport Township on July 30, 2023, when he attempted to pass an ATV and struck it from behind.
‘Armed and dangerous’ man wanted in Luzerne County
HAZLETON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police are searching for a wanted man who they say should be considered armed and dangerous. According to the Hazleton City Police Department, Alejandro Diaz-Tejeda is wanted for several drug deliveries of fentanyl in the Hazleton area over the last several months. Officers say Diaz-Tejeda should not be approached if […]
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