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Public Intoxication and Disorderly Conduct on North Wilkes-Barre Boulevard
WILKES-BARRE, PA—The Wilkes-Barre City Police Department has reported the arrest of Keith O’Brien, 62, for public intoxication and disorderly conduct. The incident occurred on July 1 at around 4:05 PM at 140 North Wilkes-Barre Boulevard. Police were called to the scene after reports of a male kicking a...
Keystone majors fall to Tri-Town in winners’ bracket final
BEECH CREEK – The start of July means time for Little League all-star seasons in baseball and softball. On Wednesday evening, Keystone’s major baseball team took on Tri-Town in the District 12 winners’ bracket final. After a battle of the pitchers, Tri-Town came out on top, 8-2,...
CAMPUS CORNER: Chatham students receive Dean's List honors, graduate from college
The following students from the Chathams have been honored by their colleges or universities:. Julia E. Yukniewicz, Danielle Fernandez, Madeline Hartnett, and Kathleen Redmond, all of Chatham, have been named to the Spring 2024 Dean's List at the University of Scranton in Scranton, Pa. To qualify for the Dean’s List, students need to have a 3.5 grade point average or higher.
Pa. State Police: Motorcyclist, 65, critically injured in Warren crash in Bradford County
A 65-year-old motorcyclist was critically injured June 28 in a crash on Leraysville Road in the Town of Warren. Towanda-based Pennsylvania State Police said Wednesday that Robert S. Bromley, 65, of Laceyville, Pa. was driving a Harley-Davidson motorcycle traveling northbound shortly before 4 p.m. when the bike crossed into the wrong lane and struck a southbound Jeep.
US President Joe Biden's childhood home is pictured in Scranton, Pennsylvania on July 3, 2024
Biden's childhood hometown 'embarrassed' by debate meltdown. As residents of Joe Biden's hometown Scranton prepared to mark that most American of holidays -- July 4 -- many were also voicing alarm about the US president following his disastrous debate last week against Donald Trump.
Live at the Dietrich
In spite of the heat on Founders Day in Tunkhannock, it was memorable for outstanding vendors, faithful attendees, and exciting attractions, such as the dramatic arrival of 700 travelers from Jim Thorpe on the steam engine powered coaches at Riverside Park.
H.S. Softball: Lake-Lehman leads WVC Division 2 coaches all-star selections
Tired of ads? Subscribers enjoy a distraction-free reading experience. The Wyoming Valley Conference Division 2 softball coaches recently selected their all-stars with Lake-Lehman taking top honors. Lake-Lehman pitcher Hannah Chipego was selected the Player of the Year. Lake-Lehman catcher Kirsten Finarelli was chosen the divisional MVP. The Division 1 coaches...
Three wanted for alleged dirt bike thefts
KINGSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police say they are searching for three suspects allegedly involved in dirty bike thefts in Kingston The Kingston Municipal Police Department is investigating the theft of two motorcycles from a home on Joseph Drive and Hamilton Avenue in Kingston. Police say the theft happened on Saturday, June 29 around midnight […]
Where to celebrate Independence Day in Conshohocken, West Conshohocken, Lafayette Hill, and Plymouth Meeting
The weather looks perfect for the Independence Day fireworks in Conshohocken on Wednesday, July 3rd at approximately 9:30 p.m. The show is conducted over Sutcliffe Park, however, the park is closed to allow for a large display that can be viewed at many spots around the borough and beyond. Several roads and parking lots around the park will be closed starting at 4:00 p.m. (details).
Updated: Grief, gratitude at Clarks Summit University as school announces closure
Clarks Summit University’s pending closure brought both grief and gratitude to the Lackawanna County campus on Monday. Staff and students of the Baptist school, which had furloughed all employees last month, had remained hopeful the school could remain open despite its financial troubles. Faculty planned new programs. Alumni provided...
Clarks Summit University to close
SOUTH ABINGTON TOWNSHIP, PA — Because of ongoing financial problems, leaders at Clarks Summit University in Lackawanna County have decided to close the school. The announcement was posted Monday on the Clarks Summit University website. Workers and faculty were furloughed last month in an effort to close the university's...
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