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Free donut giveaway at Duck Donuts on Tuesday
EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — Duck Donuts is celebrating National Sprinkle Day in the sweetest way with a buy-one-get-one-free deal. On Tuesday, July 23, any guest who purchases one Vanilla Confetti Donut, will get one Vanilla Confetti Donut free, in-shop only, and limited to one free donut per person. Duck Donuts is encouraging guests to bring […]
Suspicious bank transaction suspects led police on chase
Scranton, Lackawanna Co. — Scranton Police were called after a suspicious person attempted to conduct a bank transaction at Community Back in the 500 block of Davis Street. Bank personnel became suspicious when the person inside in the bank struggled to properly answer questions related to the personal identification information.
3 detained after suspicious bank transactions and chase
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Three suspects have been detained after a series of suspicious bank transactions were reported in the Scranton area Friday afternoon. In a release, Scranton Police say just before 3:00 p.m. they responded to the report of a suspicious person trying to conduct a transaction inside the Community Bank on the 500 […]
Avoca: Farmers market opens this week
The weekly event so many of you wait for each summer has arrived in Avoca — the farmers market!. Stop by between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Wednesdays in the Queen of the Apostles Parish Hall parking lot, 742 Spring St., to pick up fresh from the farm produce and other items for sale from various vendors.
West Nile virus found in two Scranton mosquitoes, no human cases reported
SCRANTON, Pa. (WOLF) — Two mosquitoes in Scranton have been discovered to be carrying the West Nile Virus. According to West Nile virus coordinator for Lackawanna County, Rocco Genovese, the positive mosquito samples were collected on July 16 in South Scranton and the East Mountain section of the city.
Knights of Lithuania hold summer meeting in Pittston
Tired of ads? Subscribers enjoy a distraction-free reading experience. Knights of Lithuania, Council 143, Pittston, recently held its summer meeting at the Monsignor Bendik Center in Pittston. Shown are members and guests of Council 143, from left, first row:Judy Stodolny, Beverly Harnen, Eileen Kelly, Elaine Elko, Mary Claire Voveris, Dennis Palladino, Janet Palladino, Rob Kiska, Dorothy Kowaleski (Guest), Don Waxmonsky, and Mike Loncoski. Second row: Stanley Dicton, Tom Vaxmonsky, Pat Weiksner (Guest), Mary Dicton, Camille Stanis, Bill Sodnik, Mary Portelli, Cathy Talarico, Sylvia Waxmonsky, Marilyn Fitzgerald, Irene Kovaleski, John Kovaleski, and Joe Francik.
Scranton Mayor Cognetti says she's heartbroken by Biden dropping out of presidential race
In the last three years, Scranton Mayor Paige Gebhardt Cognetti and President Joe Biden got to know each other pretty well. Cognetti regularly visited Washington, D.C., joined Biden at issues-related events and met with him to discuss matters affecting the city. When the president visited Ireland in April 2023, Cognetti met him there, too. In February, Biden appointed Cognetti to a committee of about 45 people who advise him on trade policy and negotiations.
Two accused of stealing liquor from Fine Wine and Good Spirits
HANOVER TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police are looking for two suspects after they allegedly stole liquor from Fine Wine and Good Spirits. The Hanover Township Police Department says they are looking to identify two people who were involved in a retail theft at the Fine Wine and Good Spirits on the Sans Souci Parkway.
Keystone Dominates with 7-4 Victory Over New Jersey in East Regional 50/70 Intermediate Tournament
DOVER, DE – Keystone dominated with a 7-4 victory over New Jersey(South Vineland Little League) on Monday at the East Regional 50/70 Intermediate Tournament, representing Pennsylvania. Keystone got on the board in the first inning. Evan Edwards singled, then stole second. He advanced to third on a ground ball...
Johnson College Scranton Enrolling Students in Forklift Operator Training Course
Johnson College now enrolling for its Forklift Operator Training Course on Saturday, August 17, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Diesel Truck Technology Center at its Scranton campus. The cost of the course is $200, but if you are a current Johnson College student or alum the cost is only $100. Space is limited!
Humor therapy fund brings kindness and bullying awareness program to Scranton
Gab Bonesso really, really wanted a glue stick in first grade. Standing in front of a few dozen kids at the Boys and Girls Club of Scranton, she acts out the moment one of her classmates gave her one, dancing with and kissing the glue stick. “I’m gonna tell the...
Mayor Brown: Wilkes-Barre will clean camps from Kirby Park this week
Wilkes-Barre officials will clear homeless encampments from the riverfront area of Kirby Park this week, Mayor George Brown announced Monday. "The current situation needs to be remedied. It presents significant health and welfare issues for area residents who use the park and city first responders who receive frequent calls to that area," a statement released to the media said.
Keystone College Observatory Announces Summer Sessions
The Keystone College Thomas G. Cupillari ’60 Astronomical Observatory will offer a four-week summer schedule which began on Wednesday, July 17, and continues each Wednesday and Friday evening from 9 – 11 p.m. through Friday, August 16. The sessions are provided free of charge as a service to the community. Advanced registration or reservations are not required.
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