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146th Annual Observance of the Battle and Massacre of Wyoming
LUZERNE COUNTY, Pa. — 246 years after The Battle and Massacre of Wyoming, people gathered on Thursday morning to remember the lives lost on July 3, 1778. It is the 146th Annual Observance of the battle. "The people who come here, many of them have relatives that were killed...
Video shows bear running through downtown Kittanning
KITTANNING, Pa. (KDKA) -- A bear was spotted running through downtown Kittanning on the Fourth of July. Kayla Montgomery says she was on her way to the YMCA park around noon on Thursday when she recorded a bear sprinting across the road by the Meredith Inn on North Water Street.The Pennsylvania Game Commission estimates there are about 18,000 bears in the state, and there have been several sightings across the Pittsburgh area this year. A couple of months ago, Oakmont residents were startled to find a bear roaming their neighborhood. In May, Butler Township police asked residents to be on alert after a...
Falls Supervisors Approve Payment Increases for Municipal Bldg Project, Contact for Footbridge, 2 Ordinance Changes
Last month the Falls Township Board of Supervisors approved change requests from the contractors working on the new municipal building project. The companies, Rycon and Grace, involved with the renovation project for the Falls Municipal Building asked for consideration of a change order for each company. The board approved the request for both. Rycon, the general contractor for the building renovations, asked for a change order totaling close to $295,000 for costs associated with unexpected circumstances with building construction. Grace, the construction management company, asking for the total projected increase close to $235,000 for costs also associated with unexpected circumstances with building construction.
Small town pride and patriotism at 63rd Annual Town Meeting
Jersey Shore, Pa. — The Annual Jersey Shore Town Meeting, a yearly tradition full of small-town pride, kicked off this past Monday. On July 4, 1776, men known as the Fair Play Men who lived beyond the 1768 purchase line, met under a 300-year-old elm tree called the “Tiadaghton Elm.” Under this tree, the men drew up a resolution to declare themselves independent from Great Britain, which was done before news traveled from Philadelphia that the Declaration of Independence was signed. ...
Warren County Suspect Apprehended After Fleeing Stabbing Scene
WARREN COUNTY, NJ - The New Jersey State Police announced a Warren County suspect has been apprehended after they fled the scene of a stabbing on a horse farm. On July 2, 2024, at approximately 10:20 p.m., troopers responded to a report of a stabbing victim at a residence on Meadow Cliff Lane in Hardwick Township, according to the NJSP.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER According to the authorities, the suspect, Nelson Ariel Orellana-Vargas, allegedly fled the scene on foot. Orellana Vargas, 23, was described as a Hispanic male, 5’1” and approximately 140 pounds....
Carbondale Area hosts Academic Honors Night
Carbondale Area Junior/Senior High School recently held its annual Academic Honors Night for students in grades 7-12 who have excelled academically. Students are eligible for academic honors if they have a cumulative average of 93% or higher. Principal Joseph Farrell and Assistant Principal Lawrence A. Gabriel III presented the students...
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued for parts of NEPA
EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — The National Weather Service (NWS) announced on Independence Day a severe thunderstorm warning for parts of northeastern Pennsylvania. On Thursday before 4:30 p.m., the NWS issued a severe thunderstorm warning for Lackawanna, Luzerne, and Wyoming Counties after a storm was spotted by officials near Beaumont Township. The NWS anticipates the following […]
Coroner: driver hits pedestrian, dies in crash in Jessup
JESSUP, LACKAWANNA CO. (WOLF) — The Lackawanna County Coroner's Office confirmed the driver who struck a pedestrian and crashed has died. According to the coroner, a 73-year-old woman died in a crash Thursday morning in Jessup. The coroner said she was driving erratically and lost control of her vehicle,...
12th Annual Scrantastic Spectacular underway in Lackawanna County
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Fourth of July celebrations are getting underway early in some parts of our area, including in the Electric City. Thousands are expected to visit downtown for music, food, and fireworks on Wednesday. “Yeah, the weather’s beautiful perfect for some lemonade,” said Emily Williams with Lacka Lemonade. With temperatures in […]
Non-profits team up to open youth center in Scranton
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Two local non-profits are coming together to open a new youth center in Lackawanna County. 1621 Washburn Street will now be home to the West Scranton Youth Center. With renovations underway, this building will offer a safe haven for kids in the area. “Given our wrestling background, wrestling was the […]
Dielectric’s Christine Zuba Retires After 49 Years
Dielectric’s longtime sales leader Christine Zuba ended an impressive 49-year career Monday as she officially retired. Since 1994, Zuba has been Dielectric’s national sales manager. She broke gender barriers, using her advanced technical knowledge of complex RF systems to stand out from her counterparts. “We have had the...
Committee discusses way for fair funding in Scranton School District
SCRANTON — A committee looking for ways to ensure the Scranton School District receives fair funding met for the first time this week. Members of the board's Fair Funding Committee discussed ways to begin advocating for the district to receive better funding Tuesday evening. Director Tom Borthwick, the committee's...
Happy hours could be longer with more specials. How PA bill could change after-work drinks
Happy hour could get a little happier thanks to a state bill which would allow Pennsylvania bar owners to expand their hours. House Bill 829, which was introduced last year and provides several amendments to the Pennsylvania Liquor Code, passed Tuesday in the State Senate with a 47-3 vote. ...
Pennsylvania firework laws and safety tips to keep you and your family safe during the Fourth
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM)– Official shows and individuals alike will light up the skies with fireworks across Pennsylvania tonight, and officials are urging everyone to follow state laws. While the holiday is a fantastic time to celebrate independence with family and friends, it’s important to remember Pennsylvania fireworks laws to keep people safe. According to the […]
Explosive Tradition Since ’77— Municipality Regulated Since ‘22
Fireworks on the 4th of July is about as American as the Declaration of Independence itself. The founding fathers signed the document on July 4th, 1776. The next year, while the Revolutionary War was still happening, Philadelphia put on a fireworks display. “Look, you can’t have a 4th of July...
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