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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 […]
A Small Pennsylvania Town is Suddenly the 3rd Most Dangerous in State
A small town in Pennsylvania has unexpectedly become the 3rd most dangerous place in the state, raising serious concerns about safety and security. This surprising change in crime statistics has sparked discussions and highlighted the need to closely examine the factors contributing to this troubling ranking. Understanding Crime in Pennsylvania.
Erica Haefele Joins Lady Royals’ Coaching Staff
Erica Haefele has joined The University of Scranton women’s basketball coaching staff as a Volunteer Assistant Coach for the 2024-25 season as recently announced by head coach Ben O’Brien. Haefele’s previous coaching experience includes serving as an assistant coach for the NEPA Elite AAU program over the last four seasons. The Dickson City, Pa., native spent her playing days as a guard at Misericordia where she appeared in 94 games (50 starts) over four seasons and served as a three-time captain for the Cougars. Haefele averaged a career-best 9.6 points during the 2019-20 season. Misericordia tallied 66 victories during her…
Pennsylvania Route 234 reopens after multi-vehicle crash
ADAMS COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) — A multi-vehicle crash occurred on PA-234 Thursday. At about 11:45 a.m., a multi-vehicle crash occurred on PA-234. As of 2:42 p.m., the road has reopened in both directions, according to a spokesperson for PennDOT. No word yet on specific injuries, but there are several people involved, PennDOT said. Route 15 […]
Pa. Democrats rail against Supreme Court homeless decision
The U.S. Supreme Court ruling in Grants Pass v. Johnson that cities can punish people for sleeping in public has some Democrats in Pennsylvania seething. The high court said laws regulating camping on public property does not constitute “cruel and unusual punishment,” which is prohibited by the Eighth Amendment.
10 most expensive homes sold in Carbon County, June 24-30
A house in Albrightsville that sold for $600,000 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Carbon County in the past week. In total, 14 residential real estate sales were recorded in the county during the past week, with an average price of $269,511. The average price per square foot ended up at $164.
More than 200 new jobs coming to Tioga County Pa. plant thanks to $100 million expansion
A Tioga County, Pennsylvania manufacturing facility will add more than 200 jobs to its workforce through a $100 million expansion project. Victaulic, a leading producer of grooved mechanical pipe joining and flow control systems, will construct a 150,000-square-foot addition to its Lawrenceville foundry to accommodate new molding lines, melt furnaces, core machines, and automated finishing and paint equipment to help produce larger scale products.
Special traffic patterns announced for NASCAR at Pocono Raceway
LONG POND, MONROE CO. (WOLF) — With NASCAR's return to the Pocono Raceway from July 12 to 14, special traffic patterns will be put in place for the area. Pennsylvania State Police in Fern Ridge are placing special traffic patterns into effect to help motorists attending the NASCAR race on Sunday, July 14 in Long Pond.
Forty Fort police arrest NYC man on identity theft charges
FORTY FORT — Police in Forty Fort arrested a man from New York City when he allegedly used a fraudulent passport to access an account at a credit union. Dinapolis Morales, 55, entered the Cross Valley Federal Credit Union on Wyoming Avenue and provided a passport to identify himself as an account holder, police reported.
10-year-old girl’s foot run over at Eldridge Park
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) –A ten-year-old girl is recovering and, according to her family, faces a long road of recovery after her foot was run over at Eldridge Park. The family claims 10-year-old Serenity Roloson was hit by a vehicle driven by a park worker. “She was going down to see her friend and hug her friend, […]
Recent election text scam prompts county warning to residents
Williamsport, Pa. — Don't be duped by false claims or scams, and don't be a victim to mis- or disinformation. This is the message from the Lycoming County Board of Elections on Tuesday. "Between now and the November election, Lycoming County residents should be extremely cautious of election-related phone calls, texts, and emails that may actually be fraud or phishing attempts," a news release warned. The warning should not be...
‘Clinging’ creature with painful sting invading Jersey Shore
If you’re heading to the Jersey Shore any time this summer, keep your eyes peeled for a small creature that packs a big punch. Officials want people to be wary of an invasive species of jellyfish that appears to be getting more prevalent in the region. If you purchase...
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