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Investigators in Robert Baron case honored in Scranton
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Local law enforcement was acknowledged on Wednesday for helping solve one of the most significant murder cases in Lackawanna County history. The District Attorney’s Office recognized those who played a crucial role in the Robert Baron case. The ceremony honored the extraordinary efforts of individuals and law enforcement in bringing […]
Three Pacers Named to IWLCA Academic Honor Roll
Northborough, Mass. – Three Marywood University student-athletes were named to the 2024 IWLCA Division III Academic Honor Roll. Kate Kollar-Dye, Tori Wilson and Kortney Harry were each selected to the honor roll for the first time in their careers. To be eligible for this honor, student-athletes must be a junior, senior, or graduate student and have earned a cumulative academic GPA of 3.50 or greater.
Traffic delays expected near Montage
MOOSIC, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police are alerting Moosic residents of possible traffic delays due to events near Montage Mountain on Wednesday. Police drivers should expect delays starting around 3:00 p.m. Wednesday on Montage Mtn. Road, Glenmaura National Blvd, Springbrook Avenue (SR 502), and Davis Street. These delays are due to the “I Prevail” and […]
19-year-old sentenced after deadly Spring Brook Twp. crash
SPRING BROOK TOWNSHIP, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A 19-year-old boy has been sentenced to state prison for the deadly crash that left a 17-year-old boy dead. In July of 2023, Ayden Beckage of Jefferson Township was charged with homicide by vehicle after driving under the influence in Spring Brook Township. On June 10 a Jeep […]
Fire damages former Carbon County bar
CARBON COUNTY, Pa. — Investigators are still looking for the cause of a fire at the former Heritage Bar in Carbon County. Firefighters responded to the building at the intersection of Yard and Stock Streets in Nesquehoning around 2 a.m. Wednesday. There is no word on any injuries after...
Flames engulf building in Carbon County
NESQUEHONING, CARBON CO. (WOLF) — A fire broke out at an old bar and restaurant in Carbon County Wednesday morning. Crews were called to the area of Yard and Stock Sts. in Nesquehoning for a reported fire after 2 a.m. Footage from witnesses showed the structure engulfed in flames.
Coroner Names Woman Killed In Carbon County Crash
Angela De La Cruz Laureano, 46, was involved in a wreck on Route 93 and pronounced dead at the scene, according to the Carbon County Coroner's Office. Her cause of death was multiple traumatic injuries resulting from a motor vehicle collision and the manner of death was ruled accidental, authorities said.
Raising awareness for maternal mental health
PECKVILLE, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WWYOU) — A national organization with a local branch here in NEPA hosted a walk to raise awareness of a common mental health issue. Maternal mental health and women and their loved ones in our area may be dealing with it and may not realize it. Wednesday afternoon Nami’s Momma Bears support […]
Wilkes-Barre City prepared to clear out encampment
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Wilkes-Barre Mayor George Brown announced on Monday the encampment behind Kirby Park in the city will be cleaned up and cleared out. Signs were posted around the encampment on Monday notifying people that they must remove their personal belongings by 6:00 a.m. Thursday. Otherwise, they will be considered abandoned property. […]
Toll booths will soon be a thing of the past on the Pennsylvania Turnpike
KING OF PRUSSIA, Pa. (CBS) -- Toll booths will soon be a thing of the past on the eastern and northeastern portions of the Pennsylvania Turnpike.Officials spoke more about the upcoming switch to "open road tolling" on July 24.The cashless, free-flowing mode of collecting tolls eliminates the need for separate toll lanes and booths. All you'll need to do is drive under a collecting gantry and have your EZ Pass mounted if you pay that way."You don't have to do anything different, your tolls will still be collected, sent to you in mail if you're toll-by-plate or deducted from your EZ Pass account," said Craig Shuey, the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission's chief operating officer. The commission says the new approach will help keep traffic moving — and make the highway safer.Open road tolling will take effect on Jan. 5, 2025 on all parts of the turnpike east of Reading and on the Northeast Extension.PennDOT wants you to make sure you mount your EZ Pass tag in your vehicle and have all your information including your vehicle and credit card updated.Toll booths for the remainder of the PA Turnpike, from Reading and westward, will be eliminated in 2027.
Pa. schools can soon apply for grants to offset cost of solar projects
Schools that want to install solar panels can soon apply for help under a new state program. The law creating the Solar for Schools program directs the Department of Community and Economic Development to set up a grant program using federal climate money. Once the agency opens the application process,...
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