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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...
Progress being made at new Weston Field pool and skatepark
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Weston Field in Scranton is making great progress as preparations for a new pool facility and skate park are underway. The old structures have been demolished, paving the way for new developments. Scranton City Council has approved contracts with the companies responsible for building both the pool and the skate park. […]
Honey & Blueberry Festival to kick off Saturday
PLEASANT MOUNT, WAYNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A festival in the Poconos aims to promote education and the future of agriculture in the NEPA region this weekend. Blue and ripened to perfection; thousands of wild berries at the Equestrian House in Pleasant Mount are ready to be picked and eaten. Owner Roger Aguinaldo drove 28/22 News around […]
Shots fired at car at a red light in Dickson City
DICKSON CITY, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police are investigating a shooting that took place in Dickson City Tuesday morning. According to the Dickson City Police Department, a call came in around 12:47 a.m. reporting shots fired at an intersection of Commerce Boulevard and Business Route 6. Police say the victims stated they were followed from […]
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)...
Neighborhoods in Pa. cities can get up to 13 degrees hotter due to urban environment
On hot days, it can feel hotter in some Pennsylvania cities, according to a new analysis by Climate Central, a non-profit science communications group. That’s because of the urban heat-island index – additional heat absorbed and released by buildings, roads, and pavement. The study showed that Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Harrisburg and Wilkes-Barre all felt at least 8 degrees hotter, with some regions of the cities feeling up to 13 degrees hotter.
Bear Creek camper dies after drowning
BEAR CREEK TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A camper at Bear Creek has died after being found unresponsive in the lake Monday. According to a release from Bear Creek Camp, a camper went missing during the scheduled time at the lake on Monday afternoon. Staff immediately found the victim in the water unresponsive. CPR was […]
Man charged with assaulting Edwardsville police officer
EDWARDSVILLE — A police officer from the Edwardsville Police Department was injured when punched in the face and pushed down a flight of stairs inside a residence on Garfield Street. The officer, a female, was transported to a local hospital for injuries to her face and knee. Joshua Hall,...
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.
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.
NASCAR: Blaney has Team Penske on hot streak headed to the Brickyard 400
LONG POND, Pa. — Ryan Blaney popped some bubbly and hopped off a stage in victory lane so he could spray it at all the fans who stuck around to celebrate on a steamy day at Pocono Raceway. They might need to bust open a few more bottles of...
Dallas 101, Indiana 93
INDIANA (93) Samuelson 1-6 0-0 3, Smith 5-12 3-5 13, Boston 11-14 5-7 28, Clark 10-19 2-3 24, Mitchell 6-10 0-0 13, Dantas 3-4 0-0 6, Hull 2-6 1-2 6, Wheeler 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 38-71 11-17 93. DALLAS (101) Howard 5-16 6-6 17, Sheldon 4-6 0-0 11, McCowan 5-8...
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...
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