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Geisinger unveils $880M Danville expansion plan that parallels Luzerne County project
Geisinger is planning an $880 million expansion of Geisinger Medical Center in Danville that would include an 11-story tower, an expanded emergency department, and the transition to 100% private patient rooms. In many ways it will be a mirror image of the system's nearly $900 million expansion project at Geisinger...
Danville couple charged with sexual abuse of minor
WASHINGTONVILLE BORO, MONTOUR COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A Montour County couple was charged on Wednesday with allegedly sexually assaulting a teenage girl multiple times. These encounters allegedly began when the victim was 15 years old. According to a report from Pennsylvania State Police, these incidents happened at Aikey’s home at the 1000 Block of Front Street […]
PUC cuts Pa. American Water rate increase in half
FRACKVILLE – Water customers in Frackville won’t see their rates go up nearly as much as expected. The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) approved Thursday a motion to slash Pennsylvania American Water’s proposed rate increase in half. The private water company serves a large statewide footprint and...
Connerton Fire Ruled as "Undetermined", American Red Cross Assisting Homeowner
Fire officials and investigators have provided an update to Wednesday's house fire in Butler Township. Just after 1:30pm, Wednesday, emergency personnel were called to 9 Connerton Road for a house fire. Girardville Fire Chief Frank Zangari was first on scene and confirmed a fully involved house fire with all occupants...
Freeland man sentenced for sexually assaulting a child
WILKES-BARRE — A man from Freeland is required to register his address for the rest of his life as a sexual offender and serve up to six years in state prison for sexually assaulting a girl in 2022. Luzerne County President Judge Michael T. Vough sentenced Juan Manuel Lajara-Mercado,...
Man breaks into Ashland cop’s home, is held at gunpoint
ASHLAND – An Ashland man is facing charges after police say he broke into a police officer’s home and was promptly held at gunpoint. Chris Sheppard, 53, of 207 North 9th Street, is facing felony burglary and criminal trespassing charges among other misdemeanors for the break-in Tuesday morning.
Arlene H. Greenawald
Arlene H. Greenawald, 92, formerly of Schnecksville, died July 1, 2024, in Fellowship Community, Whitehall, where she resided. She was the wife of the late Robert A. Greenawald Sr. Born March 7, 1932, in Lynn Township, she was the daughter of the late Abner Henry Claude and Hilda Elizabeth (Long)...
Sinkhole closes street in Weston
WESTON – A street in this village is closed to all traffic after a small sinkhole developed earlier this week. The Nuremberg-Weston Fire Company said Line Street between Hazle and Market closed Monday. It is a small hole on a bridge crossing Raccoon Creek.
Temple’s Board of Trustees approves tuition increase for 2024-25
Temple’s Board of Trustees announced an average 4.2% tuition increase for both in-state and out-of-state students as part of the university’s 2024-25 operating budget, during a meeting Tuesday. Last year, tuition increased by 4.2% and 4.4% for in-state students and out-of-state students, respectively. This is the fourth consecutive...
Diane M. Werkheiser
Diane M. Werkheiser, 80, of New Tripoli, died June 30, 2024, in Fellowship Manor, Whitehall. She was the widow of Gary “Buck” Werkheiser. Born in New Tripoli, she was the daughter of the late Willard and Marie (Leiby) Sittler. A 1962 graduate of Northwestern Lehigh High School, she...
Pennsylvania Attorney General Seeks Information in Case of Former Tamaqua Police Officer Accused of Child Sex Crimes
The Pennsylvania Attorney General's Office is looking to speak with anyone that may have had an inappropriate contact with a former Tamaqua Police Office. In May, Christopher Cordes, 27, of Bloomsburg, was arrested by the Pennsylvania Attorney General's Office on the charges Sexual contact with a minor, Unlawful contact with a minor, Child pornography, disseminating photography of child sexual acts, disseminating explicit sexual material of a minor, Criminal use of a communication facility, Sexual intercourse with an animal, Conspiracy to disseminate photography of child sexual acts, Conspiracy to possess child pornography.
Pa. AG's Office asking people for any info about potential inappropriate interaction involving former Tamaqua police officer accused of sex abuse crimes
TAMAQUA, Pa. - Anyone who may have information about inappropriate interactions or contact involving a former Tamaqua police officer is being asked to contact the Pennsylvania Attorney General's Office. The AG's office charged Christopher Cordes in May with numerous child sexual abuse crimes, and all charges were recently bound over...
PROFESSOR: STATE SYSTEM CONSOLIDATION IS NOT GOING “GREAT”
Last week’s meeting of the Board of Governors of the State System of Higher Education featured appearances before the board by several members of APSCUF, the faculty union at IUP and the other state-owned universities. Each speaker advocated for a specific cause, but one, Bloomsburg chemistry professor Eric Hawrelak,...
West Lawn hangs on for a one-run victory over Exeter in Berks Legion playoffs
KUTZTOWN, Pa. - Berks Legion playoff baseball on tap at Kutztown Park as Exeter and West Lawn square off on Breidagen Field. Bottom of the third inning, Austin Snyder with a fly ball to left field that falls in for a two-run triple to extend their lead to 4-1. Exter...
Parks and Recreation Month
This week, the Board of Trustees recognized July as National Parks and Recreation Month. Did you know Orange Township services seven of it’s own parks? You can find disc golf, pickleball, an aquatic center, basketball, cricket, soccer, and so much more at our parks!. How many have you been...
Shamokin, other area police seeking co-responders to assist in mental health cases
SHAMOKIN — The city police department is working with a crisis intervention provider to find funding for a co-responder who would assist officers in mental health cases. Shamokin Police Chief Raymond Siko II told city council members at Monday's council meeting that the provider is working with the Sunbury and Mount Carmel police departments to try to get a co-responder in those communities, as well. The extra help would free officers to respond to other calls. The co-responder also would follow up with those in crisis and make sure they get the help they need.
South Schuylkill News Around the Area, July 11, 2024
Pine Grove High School Class of 1955: Lunch, noon, Wednesday, July 17, Red Lion Cafe, Route 443, Pine Grove. Information: Dennis Rehrer at 610-217-4338. Blue Mountain High School Class of 1959: Lunch, noon, Wednesday, July 17, 3C’s Restaurant, Route 61, near Port Clinton. Information: Shirley Moser at 727-445-4885. Schuylkill...
Man killed in Fleetwood area crash
A Richmond Township man was killed in a two-car crash Thursday afternoon, according to Fleetwood police and county officials. Stephen A. Dunkle, 60, was thrown from his vehicle when it overturned at Park and Keller roads about 3:30 p.m., Fleetwood police said. He was pronounced dead at 4:10 p.m. by...
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