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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...
Fired Pa. university dean awarded nearly $4M in retaliation suit seeks additional $500K
A former Bloomsburg University dean awarded nearly $4 million by a jury is seeking almost $500,000 more. Jeffrey Krug in a motion filed Friday in U.S. Middle District Court, claims he should receive an additional $290,458 to compensate him for the negative tax consequences of a lump sum award for back pay and front pay.
StroudFest brings thousands to downtown Stroudsburg
STROUDSBURG, Pa. — The largest street festival in the Poconos kicked off on Saturday. Thousands packed downtown Stroudsburg for the annual StroudFest. This is the 18th year the Sherman Theater is hosting the event. Plenty of live music and more than 170 vendors for folks to check out. The...
Michigan man dead after vehicle strikes utility pole
MONROE COUNTY, Michigan — The Monroe County Sheriff's Department is reporting a fatal traffic crash that occurred on South Stoney Creek Road, near Sumpter Road, in Exeter Township. The crash happened Saturday, Aug. 31 at 10:37 p.m. Investigators state that Zachary Zalenski, 32, of Monroe, Mich. was driving a...
The Washington Post Ranks Doylestown Pizzeria Best in State for Neapolitan Slices
The Spuntino Wood Fired Pizzeria in Doylestown was named the best spot for Neapolitan-style pizza. A popular pizzeria in Doylestown has been listed as the best spot in Pennsylvania for Neapolitan-style pizza and more. Dylan Moriarty, Andrew Van Dam, Amanda Finnegan, and Gabe Hiatt all wrote about this and other pizza shops for The Washington Post.
Former Ben Franklin store space gets new tenant
Muncy, Pa. — The former Ben Franklin store in Clarkstown won't be vacant much longer, as a furniture store plans to move in. Renn's Electronics & More, currently located at Susquehanna Valley Mall near Selinsgrove, will be moving into the 12,500 square-foot space at the plaza along Route 442 just outside of Muncy. Ben Franklin, a variety and crafts store, originally opened in 1981. In May, owner Gary Peck announced...
'Stomachs of steel:' Allentown Fair hosts Scrapple-eating contest, no forks needed
ALLENTOWN, PA. — In a matter of minutes, Josh Kraty used his hands to stuff close to three pounds of scrapple into his mouth. Months of stomach expansion training led up to that victorious moment. Two seats down, Allentown Mayor Matt Tuerk stuck a fork in the meat and...
Cross Country Opens Season at Misericordia Invitational
DALLAS, Pa.- The Keystone College men's and women's cross-country team kicked off the season at the Misericordia Invitational hosted by Misericordia University Friday evening at Letterkenny Fields. Corey Scochin (Scott Township, Pa./Holy Cross) finished 91st overall with a time of 16:18 while Ryan Semon (Factoryville, Pa./Lackawanna Trail) placed 99th at...
Kids At Trump Rally Crack Up Host With Killer Impression Of Trump And His Secret Service Agents
Three youngsters in Johnstown, Pennsylvania had the hosts of Right Side Broadcasting’s rally coverage cracking up with their impersonations of Donald Trump, complete with trademark gestures, and two pint-size Secret Service agents on Friday. Outside the Friday rally, the lines were long and crowded to see the former president...
Women's Soccer Sets New Program Record for Most Goals Scored in Single Game
WILKES-BARRE, PA (August 31, 2024) -- The King's College women's soccer team (2-0-0) recorded the most goals scored in a single game in program history Saturday evening against Keystone College (0-1-0) at McCarthy stadium. The Monarchs beat the Giants 12-0, breaking the previous record of 11 against Lincoln in 2005.
Trump Tells Rally Crowd ‘You Have Smart Ones’ And Black Congressman Byron Donalds Is One of Them
Trump said of prominent Black supporter Rep. Byron Donalds (R-FL) "That one is smart!" — adding "You have smart ones" without specifying what the "ones" were. The post Trump Tells Rally Crowd ‘You Have Smart Ones’ And Black Congressman Byron Donalds Is One of Them first appeared on Mediaite.
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...
Beaver Area uses 28-point third quarter outburst to roll past Blackhawk
BEAVER — Beaver Area’s offense picked up right where it left off last week after its Week 0 win as it used a 28-point third quarter to cruise in Saturday afternoon’s game defeating Blackhawk 56-28. Following a Beaver Area (2-0) touchdown, the Cougars looked to have gained momentum back at the midway point...
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