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What happens after the Bloomsburg Fair
BLOOMSBURG, Pa. — From packed streets to empty vendors and spots, the 169th Bloomsburg Fair has ended, and this year's attendance numbers are rolling in. 398,000 visitors came through the fairgrounds, which is up almost 15% from last year in Columbia County. "The grounds were full, the concessions did...
West Mahanoy supervisors adopt new ordinance, revisions, purchase police car
SHENANDOAH HEIGHTS – West Mahanoy Township Supervisors formally adopted a new mechanical device ordinance, revisions... The post West Mahanoy supervisors adopt new ordinance, revisions, purchase police car first appeared on The Shenandoah Sentinel.
Two firms drop out of MABS final audit; borough moves to dissolve authority
SHENANDOAH – The borough is seeking another firm to complete the final audit of the... The post Two firms drop out of MABS final audit; borough moves to dissolve authority first appeared on The Shenandoah Sentinel.
Borough council rescinds demotion of police captain
SHENANDOAH – At a special borough council meeting last Monday, borough council rescinded disciplinary action... The post Borough council rescinds demotion of police captain first appeared on The Shenandoah Sentinel.
Council approves advertising new tow ordinance
SHENANDOAH – Borough council approved advertising a replacement for the controversial towing ordinance at September’s... The post Council approves advertising new tow ordinance first appeared on The Shenandoah Sentinel.
People in Pennsylvania Fooled By Fake Alligator in Local Creek
Back in 2018, an alligator was spotted in rural Atlantic County, New Jersey. Video caught the gator on tape crawling across a grassy area in Mullica Township. Police and others searched the area, but could not locate the reptile. Then, the next spring, Bullet the dog discovered the remains of...
Woman dies following Luzerne County fire
HAZLETON, Pa. — A Luzerne County woman died this weekend at an Allentown hospital two weeks after a fire at her home, the Lehigh County coroner's office said Monday. Lisa Thompson, 59, died from breathing in too much smoke Sept. 15 when a fire broke out at 604 Peace Street. Lehigh County Coroner Daniel A. Buglio ruled her death an accident.
Robeson Township man charged in fatal Caernarvon Township crash
Matthew M. Slauch, 23, of Robeson Township, Berks County, has been charged in connection with a fatal crash that occurred on June 6, 2024, at the intersection of Morgantown Road and Elverson Road in Caernarvon Township. The charges were filed by Detective Sergeant Chad Eberly of the Caernarvon Township Police Department on Monday, September 30, 2024.
Man loses $7.4K during bail money scam
HAZLE TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — State police are investigating a fraud incident where a man was scammed out of over $7,000. According to Pennsylvania State Police, on August 18 troopers were told of a fraud incident that happened in Hazle Township. The victim, a 79-year-old man, told troopers he got a call from someone […]
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