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Scranton police search for fraud, theft suspect
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA CO. (WOLF) — Police in Scranton are searching for a fraud and theft suspect. According to police, a suspect pictured is wanted for questioning in relation to a fraud/theft incident that occurred at the FNCB Bank at 1735 North Keyser Ave. in Scranton on Aug. 7. Anyone...
Scranton man pleads guilty to more than $1.5 million in COVID-19 relief money fraud
A Scranton man pleaded guilty Thursday to acting as a “money mule” in a scheme that netted him and others more than $1.5 million meant for COVID-19 pandemic relief. “I messed up,” said James G. Miller Jr., who lives in Scranton but also lived in Scott Twp. in Lackawanna County.
Jersey Shore upends Dallas in a thriller, 28-21
Tagged under: District 2, District 4, Gameday Hub, News, pfn. The recipe for post-season success has been playing tougher opponents early in the season and giving your team opportunity to grow early in the campaign. Tonight’s game was exactly that, for both teams. Jersey Shore ended up last season losing to Selinsgrove in the District 4 playoffs, while Dallas rode their great momentum all the way to Cumberland Valley where they lost to Aliquippa in the State finals. Both teams arrived at tonight’s matchup wanting to get an early season reading on their conditioning and readiness, and both teams had high hopes coming into Mountaineer Stadium.
First-year, transfer students move into Wilkes University
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — It’s move-in day for first-year and transfer students at Wilkes University. Students came to campus with their cars packed up and ready to get settled into their new home. Many were assisted by their families, as well as helping hands from current Wilkes University students. It marks the kickoff to […]
104th Greater Pittston Chamber Annual Dinner held in Exeter
EXETER, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Dozens came together to honor a business that is a pillar in the community. It’s the greater Pittston Chamber of Commerce’s 104th Annual Dinner. The event was held at the Fox Hill Country Club in Exeter, where attendees could mingle and enjoy hors d’oeuvres and presentations. FNC B Bank was […]
Applications Open for Nonprofit Leadership Certificate Program
Calling Nonprofit Leaders: Applications for Cohort 5 of The University of Scranton’s Nonprofit Leadership Certificate Program now being accepted:. The University of Scranton Nonprofit Leadership Certificate Program is designed to be a comprehensive, practitioner-focused course that tackles the pressing leadership challenges of high-potential nonprofit leaders throughout northeastern Pennsylvania. The program positions participants to successfully address both 1) their own personal leadership goals and capacity, and 2) a key organizational goal/capstone project that will strengthen their nonprofit organization. It combines classroom instruction, peer group work, coaching and mentoring, and reflective assignments to help participants to take a transformative step in their leadership journey.
Hughestown: Local heroes helped make world a better place
Occasionally when people stop by my office in Hughestown, they’ll tell me a story before they excuse themselves and get on their way. This week, I happened to be discussing the topic of patriotism with a constituent and he told me a tale of gallantry and courage truly unlike anything I had ever heard before, and I thought it might be something for us all to reflect on as we begin our week.
Motorcycle rider seriously injured in Luzerne County crash
KINGSTON, Pa. — A motorcycle rider was seriously hurt in a crash overnight in Luzerne County. It happened at Rutter Avenue and the North Cross Valley Expressway ramp in Kingston around 11:45 pm Thursday. State police tell Newswatch 16 the driver of the motorcycle was seriously hurt when it...
Misericordia University Appoints New Board Trustees
The Board of Trustees of Misericordia University (MU) approved two new members during its June meeting. Joining the board are Mary Griffin Cummings, Esq. (on the left) and Misericordia University alumnus Adam Grzech ’13 ‘17 (on the right). Board of Trustees Chair Deborah Smith-Mileski, Ed.D., said, “During our...
2024 Team Preview: Old Forge Blue Devils (2)
League: Lackawanna Football Conference, Division 3. 2024 Offensive Outlook: With many returners, we hope that allows us to start a lot faster then last season. 2024 Defensive Outlook: We need to tackle better, limit big plays and force teams into long yardage situations. 2024 Special Teams Outlook: Need some explosive...
Clean up continues after flash flooding
LACKAWANNA COUNTY, Pa. — Residents in one part of Lackawanna County are still cleaning up after flash flooding tore through their neighborhood. "I watched a five-foot rock roll down the middle of my run off of the creek, and I was amazed, the power of water," said Chris Pezak, a resident.
#4 Jersey Shore to take on #2 Dallas
They are two of the best high school football programs in the state and on Friday night they will meet in the back mountain. Jersey Shore has won 7 district 4 AAAA championships in the last 11 seasons and Dallas lost in the state finals last season and return a good nucleus from that team.
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