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Sharing the history of Ledgedale
PIKE COUNTY, Pa. — A group of historians want visitors to know the story of one community on Lake Wallenpaupack. Boats lined up Tuesday at the Ledgedale Recreation Area near Greentown. Patrick Fries, who recently moved to the area, says he's ready to get out on the water again...
Forty Fort removes 3 members of Civil Service Commission
FORTY FORT — Council at Monday’s regular meeting voted to remove three members from the Civil Service Commission for actions that Board Solicitor Greg Skibitsky said were prohibiting the commission doing its job of hiring police officers for the borough. Chairman Rob Swaback, Clerk Tony Smith and alternate...
Woman Who Aimed Gun At Falls Township Cop Arrested In NJ: Police
Karen Stevens-Nunez was arrested in Trenton on Monday morning, July 1, Falls Township police said. In a criminal complaint, authorities said an officer was dispatched for a wellness check at 4 p.m. Saturday, June 29. The officer found Stevens-Nunez in the Fairless Hills Self Storage parking lot at 495 South Oxford Valley Road.
Keep your pets calm during 4th of July fireworks with expert tips
Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne Co. — As the 4th of July approaches, firework shows will be happening across NEPA which could cause a lot of anxiety for many pets who may be shocked and confused by the loud noises. FOX56 spoke with an expert who gave some tips on how to...
Enjoying the holiday on the lake
PIKE COUNTY, Pa. — The Fourth of July holiday is getting an early start on Lake Wallenpaupack. Staff at Lighthouse Harbor Marina in Greentown say they have lots of reservations on the books for people wanting to rent a boat. "With the Fourth of July being on an actual...
WWII veteran from Honesdale, 100, tells of being a battlefield medic in Aleutian Islands
Just a few days after turning 100, Tony Battaglia shared his recollections as a U.S. Army medic serving in the embattled Aleutian Islands during World War II. "It was a long time ago," the Honesdale resident said, freely recalling that time over 80 years past. ...
Scranton residents voice concerns after presidential debate
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The debate between President Biden and former President Trump is still stirring up conservations across the country and in NEPA. Many residents are voicing their concerns about the president’s ability to lead for another term. After President Biden’s performance during the debate, residents in his hometown of Scranton are questioning […]
No exemption for emergency vehicles on Nanticoke Bridge
NANTICOKE, Pa. — Residents in one Luzerne County community will have to wait longer for emergency services to reach them. A request for first responders to use the failing bridge that connects Nanticoke and West Nanticoke has been denied. Luzerne County imposed a five-ton weight limit on the Nanticoke/West...
Exeter leads all-star boys volleyball team with four selections
Four of the seven Berks County Interscholastic Athletic Association all-star selections for boys volleyball are from the Exeter Eagles, the county and District 3 Class 2A champion in 2024. There are four first-time selections. The all-star teams were voted on by the BCIAA coaches. Exeter, 23-1 this season, advanced to...
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. "I think he should never have done that (debate)," said Dennis Frison, 70,...
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…
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.
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