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Go Joe Visits Valley This Week, Sunbury Plans Celebration
The well-known weather broadcaster on WNEP Channel 16 brings his fundraising bicycle ride to our region this week. Today, he’ll be in Lock Haven, Jersey Shore, Watsontown, and Milton. Tuesday, he’ll start in Mifflinburg, go through Lewisburg, and then Northumberland for a stop at the Hook & Ladder fire...
Norry Police Start Blue Envelopes Drivers on Autism Spectrum
The Northumberland Police Department has initiated a blue envelope program where drivers on the autism spectrum can place their vehicle registration, insurance card, driver’s license, and emergency contact information. The envelope has instructions on the front side for the operator and instructions on the back for the officer to enhance communications during the traffic encounter.
Suspended Pa. state trooper seeks to have vehicular homicide verdict vacated
WELLSBORO—The suspended state trooper citing juror misconduct wants a judge to vacate his vehicular homicide guilty verdict stemming from a Tioga County accident that resulted in the death of a teacher and mother of three. In a motion filed Monday in county court, Michael J. Brown, 36, of Troy,...
Wilkes-Barre homeless camp to be ‘thoroughly cleaned’
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Mayor George Brown announced the encampment in the riverfront area of Kirby Park will be “thoroughly cleaned and cleared.” According to officials with Wilkes-Barre City, Mayor George Brown directed that those who stay at the riverfront area of Kirby Park be notified that the City will be coming to thoroughly […]
New restaurant construction makes progress
Buckhorn, Pa. — Although it appears construction on the new Chipotle restaurant building and parking lot outside Bloomsburg are nearing completion, a restaurant spokesman says the new location likely won't open until the fall. The Mexican grill fast-food restaurant, 10 Wedgetown Road in Buckhorn, has been under construction for months. Chipotle spokesman Annie Gradinger says the location will feature the restaurant's signature "Chipotlane," a drive-through pick-up lane that allows customers to pick up digital orders without leaving their cars. Chipotle's website has posted several jobs for the Buckhorn location, including kitchen leader and service leader, as well as crew members.
Additional West Nile mosquitoes found in Scranton
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Mosquitoes carrying West Nile virus were found in South Scranton and the East Mountain section. Rocco Genovese, the West Nile virus coordinator of Lackawanna County, said he collected positive mosquito samples on July 16 at Robinson Park near Yesu Drive, and at Palm Street and Crown Avenue. Officials say other positive […]
Pottsville Man Arrested on Multiple Charges After Traffic Stop
A routine patrol led to an arrest in the early hours of Saturday, July 20th, 2024, according to the Pottsville Police Department. Around 1:20 AM, Officer Hrebik observed a black F-150 parked in the middle of a street in front of a home known for its association with drug activity.
Bloomsburg man allegedly assaults person outside bar
BLOOMSBURG, COLUMBIA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A man was arrested after causing a disturbance outside of a bar in Columbia County. According to the Bloomsburg Police Department, they observed Andrew Cichy, 32, assaulting a person outside of Hess’ Tavern in Bloomsburg. On arrival, Bloomsburg PD saw an assault victim unconscious in the alley next to the […]
Convicted murderer Patrick Russin arraigned on ethnic intimidation, assault charges
DALLAS TWP. — A Back Mountain man who admitted to his role in the shotgun slayings of two men in May 2003, was arraigned Monday on allegations he initiated a struggle with Dallas Township police officers and damaged a garage door in April. Patrick Raymond Russin, 54, of North...
‘Agnes’ documentary to be screened at River Common on Sept. 12
WILKES-BARRE — “Agnes,” a critically-acclaimed documentary film that chronicles the Agnes Flood of 1972 and its impact on the Wyoming Valley, will be screened on Thursday, Sept. 12, at the Millennium Circle at River Common in Wilkes-Barre. The screening was originally scheduled for June 21, but was...
Jason Kelce’s wife, Kylie, shares heartbreaking health news while slamming false reports
Kylie Kelce was fired up when she took to TikTok over the weekend and for good reason. And when she was finished speaking her mind, the wife of former Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce, had plenty of support from followers on the social media platform. “I have kept my mouth...
ACCT Philly will pay families to foster animals to help with overcrowding concerns
Philadelphia, PA – ACCT Philly is addressing overcrowding concerns by paying people to foster animals. The organization’s new “Foster Frenzy” program is creating incentives for families to open their homes to shelter pets since the summer season is peek time for overcrowding. Foster families will receive $100 for caring for either an adult cat, or […]
Lebanon Co. to start tracking mail-in ballots during postal return
LEBANON COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) – A new way of tracking mail-in ballots will soon be a reality in Lebanon County after a vote at the tail end of last week. “We currently track ballot packages and this is one that go out to voters and we track them on their way to the voter,” Sean […]
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