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Plans unveiled for playground transformation
SCRANTON, Pa. — A large patch of blacktop behind John F. Kennedy Elementary School in Scranton has long been a place where imaginations run wild. "We usually play recess out here, and it's going to be a whole different place," says 7-year-old Oliver Scarnato. Just as Oliver said, the...
NASCAR Penalty Report: July 2024 (Pocono Raceway)
Two suspended by NASCAR after the race at Pocono Raceway. NASCAR Haas concluded the race weekend in Long Pond, PA. The 2.5-mile track hosted the NASCAR Cup Series, Xfinity Series and Truck Series. View the NASCAR penalty report after Pocono below. After the weekend, three penalties have been issued. Two...
GoVols247 Podcast: Vols' SEC Media Day reaction
Looking for discussion on how things went for at SEC Media Days in Dallas, and what storylines emerged from the Vols' annual trip through the Media Days gauntlet?. There's a GoVols247 Podcast for that. GoVols247's Ben McKee (from his new home studio), Patrick Brown (from an undisclosed location in Dallas)...
Holy Ghost Parish welcomes new priest
The parish family of Holy Ghost Byzantine Catholic Church, Jessup, recently welcomed Father Timothy and Pani Angela Kennedy to their church. Originally from New Jersey, Father Tim recently completed his studies at the Byzantine Catholic Seminary in Pittsburgh. He holds a Master's in Theology with a concentration in ministerial leadership. He graduated with honors and was ordained by Bishop Kurt Burnette into the priesthood on May 25, 2024. Father Tim was a deacon for 13 years, serving parishes in New Jersey and Florida.
‘Predator catcher’ defendant allowed to withdraw guilty plea
WILKES-BARRE — Luzerne County President Judge Michael T. Vough granted a request by a Plymouth man to withdraw his guilty plea stemming from a vigilante predator child sex sting. William Lee Lewis, 41, of Bead Street, had pled guilty to criminal attempt to commit unlawful contact with a child...
NEPA man arrested for attacking police officer
An Edwardsville man was arrested after punching and pushing a police officer down the stairs, According to police. Joshua Hall faces aggravated assault charges after a disturbance was reported in his home on Monday afternoon. Hall then allegedly lunged at the police officer, punching her in the face, and pushing her down a flight of stairs, before fleeing on foot. Hall was later arrested by Kingston and Plymouth officers. The officer was transported to Wilkes-Barre General Hospital for the injuries to the left side of her face and her right knee. Hall was charged with aggravated assault, simple assault, harassment, resisting arrest, disorderly conduct, and evading arrest, and is being held without bail.
Northeast Sight Services campers visit Wilkes-Barre business
Northeast Sight Services along with partner, Community Services for Sight, held its Camp Sight, a two-week day damp for children (ages 6-18) who are blind or visually impaired. Camp Sight gives children who are blind and visually impaired the chance to learn the social and daily living skills they need...
Check out fresh and healthy produce at Exeter Community Library
Last year the Exeter Community Library in Berks County began offering something new to patrons that would serve as a convenient way for them to have easy access to healthy, locally-grown produce grown at Taproot Farm in Shoemakersville. “It has been wonderful,” said Alexia Sahaida, the library’s circulation manager. “All...
Attorney Michael Cefalo, founder of 'the people's law firm,' dies at 83
WEST PITTSTON — Prominent local attorney and labor union supporter Michael Cefalo, who shared a love of ballroom dancing and racecar driving outside of his legal work, died on Wednesday. He was 83.
Hugh Freeze Q&A from SEC Media Days
Auburn head coach Hugh Freeze attended Thursday’s final day of the four-day SEC Football Media Days in Dallas. He answered questions about his team and the upcoming season during a session in the main interview room. What follows is the Q&A session with Freeze, courtesy of ASAP Sports transcripts:
Some flights canceled at Lehigh Valley airport due to global Microsoft outage
Three flights at Lehigh Valley International Airport were canceled Friday morning amid widespread technology outages around the world. Lehigh-Northampton Airport Authority spokesperson Colin Riccobon said Friday morning that three Allegiant flights were canceled and one American Airlines flight was delayed at the airport. He encouraged those with flights later Friday...
3 Bedroom Home in Edwardsville - $799,777
Nestled at the end of a tranquil cul-de-sac in prestigious Stonebridge, this home showcases a distinctive, elegant design. The welcoming interior unfolds to a seamless blend of living areas. The well-appointed kitchen is joined by an elegant Hearth room and charming outdoor spaces. Surrounded by lush landscaping and privacy, the property features modern amenities, including a closed-circuit TV and hard wired stereo system to the main living areas. A secondary bedroom, bathroom, office, and main floor laundry are located opposite the primary suite in this split bedroom layout. The upper-level suite boasts a bedroom with a full bath, a library, and a bonus space. Perfect level for teenagers, in-laws, caretakers, or guests. Lower level with rough-in for a bathroom offer abundant space for potential expansion. With an oversized garage and a fenced yard, this residence provides a serene retreat and ample space for potential expansion with an additional lot that is negotiable.
Flower show awards
New Pocono Garden Club member Carole Strodel, right, shows off two of her winning design entries with the help of Linda Long, co-chair of the club’s annual Flower Show and Plant Sale. Strodel won first place in the category of Our National Parks and Third Place in the category of Majestic Mountains. The show theme was “The Beauty of America,” and the event was held at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Tannersville. CHRIS GRAPE-GARVEY/SPECIAL TO THE TIMES NEWS.
Blackhawk's Huston selected at Times' 2023-24 Coach of the Year
CHIPPEWA — Just one year ago, Blackhawk girls' basketball head coach Greg Huston debated whether to take the vacant head coaching position after former Lady Cougars' head coach Steve Lodovico resigned after the 2022-23 season. But after some convincing, Huston applied and was hired on May 11 and proceeded...
Gaming revenue down at Mohegan, Mount Airy casinos
PLAINS TWP. — Total gaming revenue at Mohegan Pennsylvania and Mount Airy Casino Resort was down this past June over the same figures in June 2023, the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board announced Thursday.
Congresswoman visits Berks baby formula plant to discuss supply chain protection
The vision of empty shelves where baby formula should have been is likely one that parents won’t soon forget. Back in 2022, in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, that’s exactly what fearful and frustrated parents saw. The U.S. was facing a severe baby formula shortage, one that saw out-of-stock rates reach 70%.
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