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Shapiro Visits Duryea; Highlights Investment for Site Development
DURYEA, LUZERNE CO. — Governor Shapiro announced a $500 million investment for site development to make Pennsylvania more competitive on a national scale. Last year, the PA SITES program made $10 million in grants available for developers and companies. During the initial application, the Department of Economic Development received...
16 To The Rescue: Lola
FORTY FORT, Pa. — In this week's 16 To The Rescue, we meet a 4-year-old Boxer named Lola. "She's starting to play a little bit more and learn what that's about and engage with the other dog in the house, so she's thriving," said Foster Cara Devine, Adopt A Boxer Rescue.
Wallenpaupack Area grad Wyatt Peifer named to college baseball Gold Glove team
Wyatt Peifer was a perennial all-star baseball player during his varsity years at Wallenpaupack Area High School. A multi-sport standout who also excelled on the basketball court, Peifer is now piling up the accolades and awards on the college diamond. Peifer just recently put the finishing touches on a stellar...
Scranton Cultural Center highlights security measures amid ongoing rally investigations
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY(WOLF) — We're getting an inside look at what it takes to secure a facility when a president comes to our area. This comes as the investigation into the Trump rally shooting in Butler County continues. FOX56 spoke to the Scranton Cultural Center that's hosted presidents before.
Students test their skills at Welding Camp in Scranton
SCRANTON, Pa. — More than 30 middle schoolers got to test their welding skills on Friday in Scranton. The Career Technology Center of Lackawanna County hosted the Weld-A-Saurus welding camp. The students had the opportunity to weld, construct, and learn how to use a MIG welder, and basic welding...
Scranton grants $25,000 to boost local businesses
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA CO. (WOLF) — Scranton Mayor Paige Cognetti announced a total of $25,000 in grant funding to assist five Scranton small businesses, including Luisia’s Restaurant, Taste of Luv and City Touch Barber Shop and Salon. The grant is intended to help jumpstart new local businesses. "It helps...
Saint Nicholas Church bazaar begins with music, food, and a three-day flea market.
WILKES-BARRE, Pa, (WOLF) — Saint Nicholas Church kicking off its annual bazaar Thursday with a variety of entertainment, food vendors, and activities for people of all ages. Thursday's entertainment featured longtime Northeastern Pennsylvania cover band Flaxy Morgan with more to follow in the next few days. Bob Steininger, Event...
Wyoming Valley Mall JCPenny closed due to outage
WILKES-BARRE TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — JCPenny inside the Wyoming Valley Mall is closed due to Friday’s worldwide software outages. According to the Wyoming Valley Mall, JCPenny has been impacted by the worldwide software outages. Updates on when the store will re-open will be posted on the Wyoming Valley Mall Facebook.
Scranton man charged with assault
SCRANTON — When a city man demanded another man empty his pockets early Tuesday,, the man refused. So, Nafee Russell, 24, of 504 N. St. Frances Cabrini Ave., punched the man in the head and chest, knocking him to the ground, according to a criminal complaint. Officers responded to...
Outage causes travel frustrations at Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport
LUZERNE COUNTY, Pa. — The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport was a busy place Friday morning, but for the first part of the day, passengers were not going anywhere. One flight was canceled and several were delayed during Friday morning's global outage. "United Airlines right now is putting people on the...
See Over 4000 Flowers On This Exclusive Garden Property
HONESDALE, Pa. — Prepare to be inspired take a look at this incredible garden on the 2024 Wayne Memorial Hospital Auxiliary Garden Tour! June 20th 9:30am- 4pm. This property boasts 4000 flowers and acres of gardens all privately owned and landscaped. The owners truly love to garden and those who tour will be inspired by the garden's design and beauty. It is truly one of those hobbies which is a labor of love!
Diamond City Partnership, City of Wilkes-Barre receive state award
WILKES-BARRE — The City of Wilkes-Barre and the Diamond City Partnership (DCP) recently received a “Townie Award” for Public Space improvements for the new Public Square performance area. The award was made during the Pennsylvania Downtown Center’s annual statewide Townie Awards gala, held as part of the...
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