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Shop Small in NEPA -- Showroom56
Showroom56 has become a household name in the valley and beyond! Looking for a show-stopping gown? Showroom. Searching for a new pair of jeans? Showroom. For nearly 20 years, Showroom56 has been the go-to destination for chic, on-trend women’s fashion in NEPA. We sat down with owner Sally VanScoy...
Schuylkill County Detectives Seek Tamaqua Man
Schuylkill County Detectives are asking the public to help locate man last known to reside in Tamaqua. Isaih Antonio Blankson, age 22, currently has an active bench warrant after he failed to appear at the Schuylkill County Courthouse on February 27, 2024 for Jury Selection for a trial of his.
International Overdose Awareness Day Event held in Scranton
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Several organizations teamed up today in Lackawanna County to tackle a far-reaching health crisis. Tens of thousands of people die each year from a drug overdose. For International Overdose Awareness Day, 28/22 News Reporter Iyee Jagne explains what’s being done locally to help save lives. Organizations like the Lackawanna Recovery Coalition, […]
7th annual Patriot’s Day Golf Tournament at WV Country Club Sept. 9
HANOVER TWP. — The Wyoming Valley Country Club is sponsoring the 7th annual Patriot’s Day Golf Tournament on Monday, Sept. 9, 2024. The event starts with a patio lunch, followed by golf, prizes, a cocktail hour and buffet dinner in the Grand Ballroom. The proceeds go to the...
Railfest takes off this weekend in Scranton
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— An annual festival for train enthusiasts was held Saturday for the first time since 2019 in Downtown Scranton. Railfest returned to steamtown national historic site celebrating railroading`s past, present, and future. The event is free to attend. Train rides are available to the public with the purchase of a ticket. Railfest […]
Tracy’s Hope Pet Walk and Car Show Benefit held in Scranton
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— A local organization which benefits pets in need got a financial boost today to aid its mission. A pet blessing was just part of a pet walk, car, and bike show at Scranton’s McDade Park. The annual event benefits Tracey’s Hope Hospice Care and Rescue for Domestic Animals. Besides a variety […]
Troy football topples Dover in out of state clash, Canton outlasts South Williamsport
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) – Troy and Canton football each improved to (2-0) on the season. (Photo Courtesy: Mid-Atlantic Pigskin Classic Facebook) Troy and Canton football each delivered impressive road wins, on Saturday. The Warriors defeated South Williamsport 17-8, in a rare 10 a.m. matchup. Canton’s Ben Fitch connected with Zach Colton, for the games 1st score […]
A slice of Italy: Scranton celebrates La Festa
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA CO. (WOLF) — Italian culture's smells and sounds fill Scranton's streets as La Festa Italiana celebrates its 48th year. “Everybody is Italian at La Festa, and who doesn't wanna be Italian?" Asked Debbie Meila, Co-Chair for souvenirs and novelties for La Festa. La Festa is a 4-day...
DelVal Falls in Two Five-Set Thrillers
SCRANTON, Pa. – The Delaware Valley women's volleyball team dropped matches to both Cedar Crest and Marywood in five sets each on Saturday. MATCH ONE VS. CEDAR CREST (3-2 LOSS) MATCH TWO VS. MARYWOOD (3-2 LOSS) The Aggies struggled offensively in the first two sets falling to Marywood 25-17...
WVB: Falcons Take Two In Tri-Match Tussle
SCRANTON, Pa. – Lackawanna women's volleyball dug deep for a five-set thriller in the morning, then took a three-set sweep late in the afternoon to go 2-0 on Saturday in tri-match action against PSU Hazleton and Cecil College at the Lackawanna College Student Union gymnasium. Lackawanna beat PSU Hazleton in the first match, 3-2 (20-25, 25-23, 25-15, 20-25, 15-12), then took down Cecil College in the finale, 3-0 (25-12, 25-18, 25-17). The Nittany Lions beat the Eagles in the middle match, 3-2 (17-25, 25-11, 25-21, 16-25, 15-13).
Abington Heights Week 2 win over West Scranton
CLARKS GREEN, Pa. — The Comets score on their 1st drive. with a hand-off to their running Back Dominik Vergnetti who runs 20 yards for the score and with the extra point Abington Heights leads it 7-0. Invaders trying the pass but Caiden Berardi's pass is picked off by Shane Brower and Abington is back in business.
Man charged for stabbing in Sunbury
Sunbury, Pa. — A woman's son allegedly stabbed her boyfriend after the couple had been arguing at a business Sunbury. Marquis McDowell, 28, admitted he pierced his mother's boyfriend with a box cutter shortly before 7 p.m. on Aug. 28, according to the affidavit. McDowell's mother and her boyfriend had been arguing all day at their residence on Market Street and after the woman threatened to call police, her boyfriend told her if she did, one of them would be "leaving in a body bag." ...
Women’s Volleyball Defeats Rutgers-Newark and Goucher in Home Tri-Match
LA PLUME, Pa.- The Keystone College women's volleyball team picked up two wins in their first home tri match as they defeated Rutgers-Newark and Goucher 3-0 Saturday afternoon in the Gambal Athletic Center. Keystone improves to 3-0 with the two victories. Keystone 3; Rutgers-Newark 0. The Giants swept the Scarlet...
Police: Man out on bail for domestic charge accused of assault
SCRANTON — A city man out on bail after allegedly assaulting his girlfriend earlier this month assaulted her again during a shopping trip, according to a criminal complaint. Joseph Koester, 38, of 1708 Luzerne St., is charged with assault, harassment and theft after the Aug. 26 incident. According to...
Knoebels Announces September and October Events
Though Labor Day will mark the end of daily operation at Knoebels, there’s plenty of fun in store at Knoebels in September and October. Knoebels has announced its fall events, including September Weekends, Doggie Dive, Knoebel Lumber 5K, and Hallo-Fun. Knoebels is open weekends in September with ride passes...
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