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PD: Park fight with gun threats ends with four arrests, one wanted
POCONO TWP., MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Four men were arrested and one is still wanted after police say a basketball game led to a fight with gun threats in Monroe County last month. According to the Pocono Township Police Department, on July 8 around 7:00 p.m., officers were called to TLC Park basketball court for a […]
Saint Ann Maronite Church Lebanese Festival • September 15
The Annual Lebanese Festival will be held September 15 at Saint Ann Maronite Church in West Scranton. Celebrating many decades of Lebanese culture, the festival features delicious cuisine such as tabbouleh, hummus, grape leaves, spinach pies, pastries, kibbeh and other Lebanese cuisine. The festival brings together generations of parishioners and community members to connect and learn more about the rich heritage of Lebanese culture in Scranton, which originated more than 100 years ago when a large group of Lebanese families settled in the area in 1903. “Preparing for the festival is a lot of hard work, but there’s still time for fun and laughter,” says Reverend Anton Youssef (Father Tony). “We all come together for this occasion.” The event will run Sunday from noon to 7 p.m. Call (570) 344-2129.
Homeless camp impacting Hazle Twp. residents
HAZLE TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Residents of a Luzerne County apartment complex near Hazleton say they are having problems associated with a nearby homeless camp. They say the people in the camp are stealing from their properties and causing disturbances, mainly at night. They called the I-Team for help, claiming their concerns were not […]
Remembering local D-Day veteran Bill Wall
BRADFORD COUNTY, Pa. — Time stands still on the beaches of Normandy, and the memories of sacrifice on this beach still live on. World War II veteran Bill Wall was able to return to the beaches where so many made the ultimate sacrifice. A place where he found closure...
Men’s Soccer Treks Route 15 to Lewisburg, Battle Bucknell
MOUNT ST. MARY'S (0-1-1) vs. BUCKNELL (1-0) August 29, 2024 | 6 p.m. EMMITSBURG, Md. (August 28, 2024) – For the fourth consecutive year, Mount St. Mary's men's soccer is set to do battle with the Bucknell Bison. The 2024 iteration of the rivalry is in Lewisburg Thursday night.
Lebanon County police departments plan impaired driving enforcement over Labor Day weekend
LEBANON COUNTY, Pa. — Police departments across Lebanon County will be on increased lookout for drivers under the influence this weekend, the County District Attorney's Office announced today. An impaired driving enforcement initiative will take place from Aug. 29 - Sept. 2. Officials say officers from several police departments...
Traffic blocked by crash reported in East Hanover Township
EAST HANOVER TOWNSHIP, Pa. — A crash is causing traffic disruptions in Lebanon County. Video above: Headlines from WGAL News 8 Today. It was reported at Jonestown Road and Bellegrove Road/Route 934 in East Hanover Township around 12:20 p.m. The crash is blocking traffic and causing slowdowns in the...
Pa. House committee helps open Allentown Fair, as CDC urges precautions around livestock
The 172nd Great Allentown Fair that opened Wednesday and continues through Labor Day provides a vital link to Pennsylvania’s agricultural heritage, along with world-class entertainment, rides and food from 82 vendors. That’s according to state lawmakers who met Wednesday inside the Agri~Plex on the Allentown Fairgrounds at North 17th...
‘Nothing cookie-cutter about us!’: Cookie chain opening 1st Lehigh Valley, Poconos locations
SOUTH WHITEHALL TWP., Pa. - A rapidly growing cookie chain is bringing its baked fresh daily “thick stacks” to the region. Cookie Plug, a fresh-baked cookie company that combines graffiti, street art and hip-hop culture to create a unique twist on cookies, is planning to open its first Lehigh Valley and Poconos locations later this year.
Pa. mom avoids more jail time for leaving kids alone in deplorable conditions
WILLIAMSPORT — A Williamsport mother will not spend any more time in jail for leaving two young children alone in deplorable conditions but she must successfully complete mental health court, obtain her GED and obtain employment. That was part of the sentence Lycoming County Judge Nancy L. Butts imposed...
Dynamic Energy completes almost-1-MW rooftop solar project in Pennsylvania
Dynamic Energy has completed a 907-kW commercial rooftop solar project with Cooper-Booth Wholesale Co., a full-service distributor for convenience store merchandise in the Mid-Atlantic. Situated on 61,000 ft2 of industrial rooftop located at the company’s Mountville, Pennsylvania warehouse and headquarters, the project will offset Cooper-Booth’s rising energy costs while driving the company’s green energy initiatives.
Turkey survey soon ends, where EHD has been found in deer, popular beaches for Labor Day
Have you been seeing wild turkeys over the past few weeks? The Pennsylvania Game Commission is looking for information from the public on turkey sightings across the state from July and August. The information will help the agency’s staff to monitor the success and reproduction of these birds. ...
Pennsylvania Paralympians: Champions of inspiration
Pennsylvania is home to numerous accomplished Paralympians. Here are some standout athletes hailing from the Keystone State, including four from the Susquehanna Valley:. Kevin Polish (Para Archery) from Carmichaels, Pa. Brandon Lyons (Para Cycling) from Mechanicsburg, Pa. (Para Cycling) from Meadville, Pa. Cody Wills (Para Cycling) from Harrisburg, Pa. David...
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