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Pennsylvania Man Sentenced to 17 Years for Sexual Assaulting a Juvenile Boy
A guy from Pittston Township was given a maximum term of seventeen years in state prison after being caught over three years ago on charges of sexually assaulting a minor. For involuntary deviant sexual encounters, 27-year-old Travis Lee Abbott received a jail sentence of six to seventeen years from Judge Joseph F. Sklarosky Jr. of Luzerne County. Abbott entered a guilty plea on April 5.
PSPCA launches first Pittie Fest with $5 adoption fees for Pitbulls
Danville, Montour Co. — The PSPCA are gearing up for their first ever Pittie Fest with special adoption fees. Adoption fees for all classic Pitbulls of all sizes and ages will be set at five dollars starting July 16th and ending on August 11th at the Pennsylvania SPCA’s Philadelphia Headquarters, Danville and Lancaster locations.
Shenandoah code enforcement officer resigns
SHENANDOAH – Shenandoah’s code enforcement officer is leaving the job as of this Friday. Borough Council accepted Mark Pronio’s resignation at Monday night’s council meeting, effective June 19. “It has been a pleasure over the past year serving those citizens who take pride in this community,”...
PD: Man loses pinky after Wilkes-Barre stabbing
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Wilkes-Barre police say they are investigating a stabbing that left a man pinky-less early Monday. According to the Wilkes-Barre Police Department, on Monday around 4:53 a.m., officers were called to the area of 200 Old Train Station Road for a stabbing. Once on the scene, officers said they made contact […]
Storms damage power lines, knock out power
WYOMING, LUZERNE CO. (WOLF) — Monday's severe storms left damage in our area, knocking out power. Along Mt. Olivet Rd. in Wyoming, a transformer on a power line was knocked down. The incident left customers in the area without power. Over in the Back Mountain, power lines were downed...
Three Geisinger hospitals recognized by U.S. News & World Report
Tired of ads? Subscribers enjoy a distraction-free reading experience. Three Geisinger hospitals were recognized for high performance in the 2024-2025 U.S. News & World Report “Best Hospitals” rankings, including two named as a 2024-2025 Best Hospital. According to a news release, Geisinger Medical Center and Geisinger Wyoming Valley...
Novak enters no contest plea to killing father in Nanticoke
WILKES-BARRE — A Nanticoke man once deemed incompetent to face criminal homicide charges for the fatal shooting of his father in Nanticoke opted not to challenge the case in Luzerne County Court. Kevin Novak, 32, through his attorneys, Chief Public Defender Joseph Yeager and Public Defender Ana Mojtahedi, entered...
Towing ordinance concerns raised again at borough council
SHENANDOAH – It’s been awhile since Talk of Town, LLC has received a towing call from Shenandoah Borough. A long while. That’s what Ruth and Dwight Williams told borough council at Monday’s meeting, echoing concerns they have been raising for several years now which led to the passing of a new towing ordinance.
Riverside Police Talk of Repairing Busted Traffic Signal
RIVERSIDE – One Northumberland County community has a bum traffic signal and it’s confusing drivers. In Riverside, police tell us their traffic signal is letting left turn traffic have a green light at the wrong times. They did not talk of any major hazard or any accidents, and they say they are working with PennDOT.
From Sunsets on South Main to Rockin the River, here are 5 best bets for this weekend
The weekend vibe can start on Thursdays at Sunsets on South Main at Midtown Village, 41 South Main St., Wilkes-Barre, on the third Thursdays of the month through September, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Drinks by Susquehanna Brewing Company and Boozy B’s are for sale. Boozy B’s specialty is infusing ice cream and milkshakes with wine and spirits. Take a treat to the outdoor seating and listen to music or play cornhole. This week’s music is by Room 206. There are many restaurants within the surrounding blocks. See downtownwilkesbarre.org/do/sunsets-on-south-main.
Hanover Twp hosts summit to stop Whippany River flooding
HANOVER TWP - "I'm done with being a gentleman," declared a visibly frustrated East Hanover Mayor Joseph Pannullo. "This is not something that we should be sitting here talking about for two years - to remove a tree. It's ludicrous." Pannullo's remarks, made during a July 17 ''working luncheon'' sponsored...
PA State Police Car Catches Fire On Route 80
The blaze happened on Route 80 near mile marker 272.1, said White Haven Fire Company. Troopers brought the flames under control by the time firefighters arrived, and a hose was used to soak down the engine compartment, authorities said. No one was injured, the fire company added. Daily Voice has...
One killed in three-vehicle I-80 crash
DANVILLE — One driver is dead and two others sustained minor injuries in a three-vehicle crash on Interstate 80 in Montour County on Wednesday afternoon. The 2:27 p.m. crash occurred at mile marker 221, in Liberty Township, just west of Danville, state police at Milton said.
West Penn Lions present scholarships
The West Penn Lions Club recently presented two scholarships to local students. On July 3, Marian Catholic Senior Makenzie Moyer was awarded the scholarship at a West Penn Lions Club meeting. This scholarship is given annually by the club to the student with the highest GPA/rank from West Penn Township at each prospective school. President Rebecca Neumoyer presented the scholarship. CONTRIBUTED PHOTOS.
Developer proposes 12 buildings on tech campus in Hazle Twp.
HAZLE TWP. — A developer wants to construct a technology center called Hazleton North Campus with 12 massive buildings, electric yard and security gates shown on a sketch distributed at a meeting of the township's planning department on Tuesday.
Grier City Union Sunday School yard sale
The Grier City Union Sunday School will have a yard sale Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. both days from the church at 202 Grier Ave., in Grier City, Rush Township. Sunday School member Linda Light, is shown among the clothing, household items, books, toys and more. Volunteers will also be selling haluski, sloppy joes, turkey barbecue, hot dogs and baked goods. All proceeds will help maintain the historic Sunday school and support programming. Sunday school is held at 9:45 a.m. on Sundays. All are welcome. The facility will also participate in the Grier City Community Yard Sale, which will be held Aug. 3 and 4, however, the Sunday school will have its sale on Aug. 2 and 3. JILL WHALEN/TIMES NEWS.
Box Truck Flips On Side During Route 80 Crash: Officials (Photos)
The crash happened in the westbound lanes of Rt 80 near mile marker 259.1 around 9:30 a.m., Hazle Township Fire and Rescue Company detailed in the release. The box truck hit the back of a construction-blocking vehicle and then flipped onto its side, pinning the driver, officials said. Crews were...
United Way conducting "Stuff the Bus" program
The United Way of Greater Hazleton is conducting its "Stuff the Bus" program until July 31. The organization seeks clear book bags, pencils, pens, crayons, markers, colored pencils, glue sticks, scissors, packs of paper, notebooks dry erasers, markers hand sanitizer, folders and erasers for backpacks. Drop off locations include Lehigh Valley Hospital – Hazleton; Lehigh Valley Health and Wellness Center; Lehigh Valley Health, Station Circle; Laurel Mall; The Repair Shop Gentlemen & Co. Barbershop, 477 S. Poplar St., Hazleton; Fyzical Therapy and Balance Center, 1077 N. Church St., Hazleton.
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