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Scammer to slammer: $2 million Central PA ringleader sentenced
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) — The mastermind behind a $2 million bank fraud scheme in central Pennsylvania will spend up to five years in state prison, Pennsylvania Attorney General Michelle Henry announced Friday, Aug. 30. Tyreese Lewis, 23, who led an organized ring that targeted residents and financial institutions, pleaded guilty to charges of corrupt organizations, […]
At long last, city inspects Black Rock Brewing Co.
POTTSVILLE — It's taken more than 450 days, but on Thursday city officials inspected Black Rock Brewing Co., 325 S. Centre St. Bobby Weaver, owner of the long-shuttered restaurant in an historic building that city officials contend is unsafe, said he feels "great" about the inspection. "The city has...
Luzerne County grocery store is closed after flooding
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— A locally owned grocery store is forced to close one of its two locations until further notice due to flooding from Thursday night’s intense storm. 28/22 News Reporter Amelia Sack reports from Schiel’s Family Market on Hanover Street in Wilkes-Barre with an update on clean up efforts. This location will be […]
Fire damages home in Exeter
EXETER, Pa. — A fire marshal will determine what sparked a fire this afternoon in Luzerne County. Crews responded to the home in the 300 block of Susquehanna Avenue in Exeter around 2:30 p.m. Friday. Everyone inside made it out okay, and there were no injuries to any of...
Electrical odor at Cedarbrook causes temporary evacuation
SOUTH WHITEHALL TWP., Pa. - Lehigh County Communications has confirmed that several residents of the Cedarbrook Nursing Home were evacuated around noon Friday, following reports of a power outage and electrical smell. EMS crews were called at 12:03 p.m. to the county-owned facilities at 4243 Dorney Park Road. Odor was...
Classic 1939 Ford Stolen from Breinigsville Hotel
Police seek public’s help. Police in Allentown are actively searching for a stolen classic car, a 1939 Ford Coast to Coast, which was taken from a hotel in the Breinigsville area on August 22. The vehicle was in town for a major annual car show and was being transported in an enclosed trailer at the time of the theft.
Motorist, 56, Killed In 2-Car Crash In Berks County: Coroner
Brian T. Strubhar of Pine Grove Township died in the crash at about 5 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 29 at 6890 Penn Ave. in Heidelberg Township, according to Berks County Chief Deputy Coroner George Holmes. Cause and manner of death were pending. Check back for updates. to follow Daily Voice...
Man wanted on assault, robbery charges
BRIAR CREEK TWP., COLUMBIA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police are searching for a man wanted on assault and robbery charges in Columbia County. According to the Briar Creek Township Police Department, 29-year-old Lyle Fought has an active arrest warrant for a robbery and assault that happened on August 22 in the 1100 block of Sixth Avenue. […]
Stopping the growing mosquito population in Plains Township
PLAINS TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A sharp rise in the area’s mosquito population has prompted officials to try and stop the spread in Luzerne County. The Luzerne Conservation District sprayed in Plains Township Thursday, just one of several cities affected in Luzerne County. The mosquito spray, known as aqua-duet, is applied at a rate […]
Mayor Brown announces Kirby Park Centennial Celebration for Sept. 7
WILKES-BARRE — Wilkes-Barre City Mayor George C. Brown has announced that the Kirby Park Centennial Celebration will be held on Saturday, Sept. 7, from 12 p.m. to 9 p.m. Mayor Brown said that in 1924, businessman and philanthropist F.M. Kirby commissioned the construction of Kirby Park as a generous donation to the City of Wilkes-Barre.
D.A. Provides Update to Sunbury Shooting
SUNBURY, NORTHUMBERLAND CO. (WOLF) — On August 15th, investigators responded to an area near the Northumberland County Courthouse and the Weis Market on Market Street in Sunbury. On scene, officers found Dayveon Creel of Sunbury shot once in the chest during a homicide trial’s lunch break. Northumberland County...
Police searching for man who broke into residences
MONROE CO. (WOLF) — Police in Monroe County are searching for a man accused of breaking into different residences in Stroudsburg. According to Stroud Area Regional Police, Marvin Ovniel Hernandez-Perez is charged with burglary, indecent assault, trespassing and related charges in connection to incidents in 2021. On Sept. 27,...
Teen facing charges after stabbing in Scranton
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A teen is being charged after he allegedly stabbed another man during an argument in Scranton. According to the Scranton Police Department, on Friday morning officers were called to a reported stabbing in the 800 block of Hickory Street. The suspect later identified as Nymere Canada, 19, fled the scene […]
Bloomsburg Athletics Hall of Fame: Pete Rinella '95 • Wrestling
BLOOMSBURG, Pa. - The Bloomsburg department of athletics recently announced its 2024 Athletics Hall of Fame Induction Class. This year's inductees are Nikki Hartranft '04 (field hockey), Christine Krebs '01 (women's soccer), Jen Bryan '03 (women's basketball), Vanessa Sterner '02 (softball), and Pete Rinella '95 (wrestling). Each day this week, we will celebrate one of our five inductees.
Ex-Scranton Mayor Bill Courtright released from prison to home confinement
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA CO. (WOLF) — Former Scranton Mayor Bill Courtright has been released from prison to home confinement, FOX56 has learned. Officials confirmed to FOX56 that Courtright was released to home confinement on Tuesday after spending less than four years in prison. The Federal Bureau of Prisons no longer...
Annual Covered Bridge & Arts Festival returns to Central PA this fall
The weather outside is changing and the leaves will soon be in their autumn glory, which means it will be time to celebrate the start of fall in Columbia & Montour Counties with the 42nd Annual Covered Bridge & Arts Festival! This immensely popular four-day fall festival will be held at the Bloomsburg Fairgrounds in Bloomsburg, PA from Thursday, October 3 through Sunday, October 6. Hours for the event are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday. The event is produced and coordinated by the Columbia-Montour Visitors Bureau. Parking and admission to the festival are free and tour buses are always welcome.
Weis Market celebrates re-opening in Poconos
TANNERSVILLE, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Weis Market is celebrating the re-opening of its store in the Poconos. Weis Markets on Route 611 in Tannersville got some major upgrades. They got a new deli, upgraded bakery, expanded floral department, and increased variety throughout the store. They also donated to several local organizations. “We were really happy […]
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