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Police look ID suspect in tip jar theft
BLOOMSBURG, COLUMBIA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police need help identifying a suspect in a tip jar theft. According to the Bloomsburg Police Department on August 17 around 11:25 a.m. a tip jar was stolen from Little Bakery. Police ask anyone who recognizes the individual in the photo to contact Bloomsburg Police (570)784-6300 or submit a tip […]
Bloomsburg Elks make donations to summer camp for special needs children
Millville, Pa. — The Bloomsburg Elks Lodge #436 has made a donation of $12,500 to Camp Victory to support the operations of Camp Echo and Camp HERO. Camp HERO is a summer camp designed for children who are deaf or hard of hearing, and Camp Echo is a camp for children with heart disease. “They are so important to the people that come here, it’s a great opportunity for them,”...
Vendors and fireworks to light up Wilkes-Barre's 250th anniversary bash
LUZERNE COUNTY(WOLF) — For generations, Wilkes-Barre Township has been called home for many. This year, Wilkes-Barre Township is celebrating it’s 250th anniversary, a huge milestone and a historical year. 250 years in the making for a one-of-a-kind milestone. Wilkes Barre township has partnered with the Mohegan Sun Arena...
Death investigation in Susquehanna County
SUSQUEHANNA COUNTY, Pa. — A death investigation is underway in Susquehanna County. The coroner was called to an area off English Flats Road in Liberty Township around 10 p.m. Thursday. State police aren't releasing much information, only saying there is an ongoing, active investigation in this part of Susquehanna...
Conemaugh Township dominates West Shamokin to open Heritage Conference play
DAVIDSVILLE — Cameron Dunn returned the opening kickoff 90 yards, and Conemaugh Township never looked back giving head coach Brandon Studer his first win as a head coach in a 42-0 drubbing of West Shamokin on Friday. “We have been on the other side, and we used that as motivation in the offseason,”...
New Taco Bell location coming to Mansfield
MANSFIELD, Pa. (WETM) – Mansfield residents can now look forward to another fast-food option in the future, as the construction of a new Taco Bell location has been spotted in the area. 18 News received word of the new location on South Main Street on Wednesday, Aug. 21. The new building is located across the […]
Short-term rental conference held in Monroe County
TOBYHANNA TOWNSHIP, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The inaugural Pocono Short-term Rental & Home Conference kicked off at Kalahari Resorts and Conventions. Officials say this two-day event is for individuals interested in the short-term rentals and home industry. The Pocono area is home to dozens of Airbnb and rental properties. Contractors landscapers and plumbers will be […]
UPMC neurology expands access to Mansfield
Mansfield, Pa. — The UPMC Outpatient Center of Mansfield has added a new provider, expanding care options at the facility. Holly Shadle, DNP, CRNP, is now seeing patients at UPMC Outpatient Center, 416 S. Main St., Mansfield. “Neurosurgery services have returned to the UPMC Outpatient Center of Mansfield with the addition of Shadle, giving patients of the surrounding communities access to critical and specialized care close to home,” said Sean...
Lehighton, Jim Thorpe football teams have different questions to answer in 2024
The Lehighton and Jim Thorpe football teams enter the 2024 season with different questions to answer. The Indians are confident about their returning pieces in the trenches. The Olympians have proven commodities at the skill positions. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on...
Fightin Phils fall to Binghamton despite three-hit game from Justin Crawford
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. - Stanley Consuegra hit a bases-loaded double in the sixth inning to spark Binghamton to a 5-3 victory over Reading on Saturday at Mirabito Stadium. The Fightin Phils' Andrew Baker inherited a bases-loaded situation with one out in the sixth and Consuegra Consuegra hit the second pitch he saw to left to clear the bases to give the Rumble Ponies a 5-2 lead.
#10 Southern Columbia takes on Wyomissing in search of Roth's 500th win
WYOMISSING, Pa. — The Spartans looking to start strong after their PIAA state semifinals run last season. And Tigers head coach Jim Roth looking for his 500th career win. Out of the gate, the Spartans Jumed in front early, Brady Eisenhower hands it off to justice Hardy who bounces his way outside and finds the endzone. Wyomissing leads 7–0.
Hawkinson announces upcoming retirement as Kutztown University President
The President of Kutztown University of Pennsylvania, Dr. Kenneth S. Hawkinson, announced his upcoming retirement at the university’s 2024 Faculty and Staff Convocation and Celebration, Friday morning, Aug. 23. Hawkinson, the 12th president of KU, said he would step down next summer (2025, date to be determined). He will have completed 10 years as president at that time.
City of Harrisburg investigating reports of 'group of neo-Nazis carrying swastika flags'
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHP) — The City of Harrisburg says the mayor and police commissioner are aware of a masked group carrying flags with swastikas on them downtown, and it's being investigated. In a Facebook post made Saturday afternoon, the city denounced the group, saying in part:. The City of...
Williams Valley defeats Upper Dauphin in Week 1
ELIZABETHVILLE, Pa., (WHTM) — Upper Dauphin hosted the Vikings of Williams Valley to open the 2024 season at Trojan Stadium. A close game throughout, Williams Valley scored on a fumble recovery in the waning seconds to take the victory 21-6
Woman Died and Man Pinned in Vehicle after Head-On Crash in Maine
A 24-year-old woman died and a 28-year-old man was seriously injured Thursday after a head-on collision on Route 1 in Woolwich. Margaret J. Daniel from Lewisburg, PA died at the scene from extensive injuries. Deputies said Woman was Passing Vehicles. The Sagadahoc County Sheriff’s Office said “Daniel’s vehicle was passing...
BWROC to host Recovery Fest Sept. 14 at Pine Grove Park
The Blue Water Recovery & Outreach Center will be hosting a celebration on Sept. 14 for those recovering from addiction. The center has previously hosted an annual softball game to honor those in recovery, but this year it decided to expand the event to become a wider community event called Recovery Fest, according...
Ongoing feud among Abington Township neighbors over alleged antisemitic behavior and anti-hate lawn signs reaches new verdict in PA Supreme Court
Drs. Simon and Toby Galapo of Abington Township are appellants in a legal battle that has made its way to the Pennsylvania Supreme Court, the Pennsylvania Record reported today. On Tuesday, August 20, four state Supreme Court justices reversed a trial court injunction issued by the Montgomery County Court of...
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