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Celebrating natural hair on CROWN Day
DUNMORE, Pa. — July 3 is CROWN Day. CROWN, which stands for Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural hair, is a national effort to get states to pass laws that ban hair-based discrimination as it relates to hair style and texture. For hair stylist April Martinborough, a...
Remembering the Battle of Wyoming 246 years later
WYOMING, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBREW/WYOU) — Wyoming Monument National Historic Site is remembering the 246th Anniversary of the Battle and Massacre of Wyoming on Thursday. The Wyoming Commemorative Association sponsored the event. They had a concert performed by the Wyoming Valley Band along with a ceremony. John Yudichak served as the principal speaker, he has previously […]
A Fourth of July tradition: Bernie’s Run draws more than 500 runners
WILKES-BARRE — For 40 years, runners have gathered downtown to start their Fourth of Julys with a 3-mile run through the city. Thursday was no different as more than 500 runners turned out for the 41st edition of Bernie’s Run. There was one slight change to the annual holiday tradition, however, as the course was changed.
35th annual ‘Mountain Top on the Move’ July 4th parade
MOUNTAIN TOP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Waves of red, white, and blue colors will be seen all across our nation today as Americans celebrate the 4th of July. A massive American flag hangs over Route 309 in Mountain Top. The grand gesture in honor of Independence Day, and also represents the start of the ‘Mountain […]
Wanted Man Stole Firearm From Poconos Gun Range: Police
Lawrence J. Handlovic, 34, walked into Pocono Pistol at 85 North 1st Street on July 4, said police. He rented a 9mm Glock handgun, used the indoor shooting range, then fled with the gun through an emergency exit, according to investigators. Handlovic was gone when police arrived but he left behind his driver's license which authorities used to identify him.
Shenandoah Man Wanted for Aluminum Theft from Former Employer in Ringtown
An arrest warrant has been issued for a Shenandoah resident for allegedly stealing from his former employer in Ringtown. According to court documents filed by Pennsylvania State Police Trooper Nicholas Reese, 48-year-old Dennis Bugden, of Shenandoah, has been charged with burglary, theft of secondary metal, and criminal trespass following an incident on May 4, 2024.
Lehigh Valley-based manufacturer sets $100 million plant expansion
Victaulic will invest $100 million to expand its foundry in Tioga County, creating more than 200 jobs. The Forks Township mechanical pipe joining manufacturer said its Lawrenceville foundry will receive a 150,000-square-foot addition to accommodate new molding lines, melt furnaces, core machines, automated finishing and paint equipment. The expansion will also include a 60,000-square-foot ...
Canonsburg Hosts Pennsylvania's Second-Largest Independence Day Parade with Over 60,000 Attendees
In the heart of Pennsylvania, the town of Canonsburg swelled with patriotic fervor as thousands convened to witness a spectacle of American celebration, the second-largest Independence Day parade in the state, an event deeply intertwined with the town's fabric for over six decades, the sense of tradition palpable in every corner as empty chairs lined West Pike Street days before the extravaganza—a testament to the town's communal spirit and dedication to an anticipated yearly ritual, according to CBS News Pittsburgh.
Allied Services set to launch 2024 fundraising campaign
Tired of ads? Subscribers enjoy a distraction-free reading experience. Allied Services is thrilled to announce the public kick-off of the 2024 Team Allied Services & You fundraising campaign, in partnership with 15-year major sponsor Mohegan Pennsylvania. The campaign launch will be celebrated at Mohegan Pennsylvania’s Party on the Patio event on Aug. 15.
Deadly plane crash in Clinton County
Clinton County, Pa. — Early morning reports of plane crash in Clinton County have been confirmed by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Around 10:17 a.m. on July 4, a single-engine Cessna 172 crashed in a wooded area near South Allegheny Street, Woodward Township, Clinton County. According to the FAA, the pilot of the plane was the only one on board the aircraft. The pilot, a 17-year-old female, was pronounced dead...
Coroner called to scene after pedestrian struck by car
JESSUP, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Officials say a coroner was called to the scene after a vehicle hit a pedestrian in Lackawanna County. According to the Lackawanna County Communication Center around 10:46 a.m. crews were dispatched to a report of a vehicle versus pedestrian at the intersection of Grassy Island Ave and Hill Street in […]
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