Sugarloaf Township
LATEST NEWS
Sheep-to-shawl team to appear at Schuylkill County Fair
The Baaahd Girls will be demonstrating their talents at the Schuylkill County Fair. The sheep-to-shawl team from the Walk-In Art Center Fiber Arts Guild in Schuylkill Haven takes the fleece from a sheep and turns it into wearable art. The ladies in the group are preparing for the Pennsylvania Farm...
In Duryea, Shapiro declines to speculate about replacing Biden as presidential nominee
President Joe Biden consistently denies he’ll drop out of the presidential race, but a well-known state resident keeps getting mentioned as a possible replacement if Biden gets out. At a stop Friday morning in Duryea, Gov. Josh Shapiro declined to address the possibility of replacing Biden as the Democratic...
Stuart Tanks roll again WWII weekend in Berwick
Berwick, Pa. — Embracing the grit, resilience, and the American spirit, Berwick is set to host its annual World War II Weekend. This event, a tribute to the town's rich history, will take place from Friday, Saturday, and Sunday at Riverfront Park.That area is “The Test Track," where tanks were tested before shipping off to war. Organizer (and Columbia County Commissioner) David Kovatch told us why they have such a...
Fall Foliage train excursion tickets to go on sale next week
PORT CLINTON – Tickets for the 40th season of fall foliage passenger excursions on the Reading & Northern Railroad will go on sale at 9 a.m. Monday. Customers will be able to purchase their tickets at www.rbmnrr-passenger.com, or by calling the railroad’s passenger office at 610-562-2102. Five weekends...
PD: Three charged after street fight involving guns
BERWICK, COLUMBIA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Three men have been charged after police say a street fight led to gun threats. On March 28 around 10:50 p.m., officers were called to the 1800 block of Jessup Street for a reported disturbance. Police say they learned a white car allegedly tried to run someone over, leading to […]
16 To The Rescue: Lola
FORTY FORT, Pa. — In this week's 16 To The Rescue, we meet a 4-year-old Boxer named Lola. "She's starting to play a little bit more and learn what that's about and engage with the other dog in the house, so she's thriving," said Foster Cara Devine, Adopt A Boxer Rescue.
Woman accused of DUI after found unconscious in car
WEATHERLY, CARBON COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A woman is facing DUI charges after police say she was found unconscious in a car. According to the Weatherly Police Department, on June 3, officers were called for a woman “slumped over the wheel” in a car on Maple Street. Once on the scene, officers said they found a […]
Duryea Police in pursuit of fleeing ATV, seek public's help with identification
DURYEA, Pa. (WOLF) — Duryea Police seek ATV that fled from them. An officer with Duryea Police Department spotted an ATV driving down the roadway on Main St. and Dickson St. on Sunday, July 14 just after 10:30 am. When he attempted to stop the rider, the rider fled...
Shapiro Visits Duryea; Highlights Investment for Site Development
DURYEA, LUZERNE CO. — Governor Shapiro announced a $500 million investment for site development to make Pennsylvania more competitive on a national scale. Last year, the PA SITES program made $10 million in grants available for developers and companies. During the initial application, the Department of Economic Development received...
VIDEO PREMIERE: Wilkes-Barre rock band Portland Frank remembers ‘Buck’ in heartbreaking tribute
Decrease Font Size Increase Font Size Text Size Print This Page Send by Email. With a name that can be found on Urban Dictionary, it may be hard to imagine that Portland Frank would produce a poignant, sentimental song that tugs on the heartstrings, but when that violin comes in and the story plays out in sincere lyrics and an emotional music video, there’s not a dry eye in the house.
Three relatives arrested on riot charges after fight leads to shots fired: police
COLUMBIA COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — Three Columbia County relatives were arrested on riot charges following a violent altercation on March 28. On April 5, Berwick Police arrested Paul F. Bartlow, 26, Paul E. Bartlow Jr., 55, and Benjamin Bartlow, 25, on multiple charges including a felony charge of riot/intent to commit a felony.
Millions in state budget for businesses
LUZERNE COUNTY, Pa. — The governor stopped in Duryea on Friday at the Production Systems Automation factory to tout the recently signed state budget. More than 500 million dollars will help the state grow more competitively with jobs, better pay, and more businesses. 20 million will go toward the Main Street Matters Program to help small businesses. PSA currently has 92 workers and is one of the 7,000 small businesses in Luzerne County with fewer than 100 employees. They say this money will go a long way.
A Lehigh Valley highway is renamed in honor of fallen New Tripoli firefighters
A seven-mile stretch of Route 143 in Lehigh County was renamed Thursday in honor of firefighters Marvin Gruber and Zachary Paris, who died in the line of duty in December 2022 while fighting a house fire. A New Tripoli fire department truck slowly moved to reveal a green sign with the new name — Heroes Highway. Afterward, family members of the victims and firemen took pictures by the sign. The ...
10 Must-Try Margaritas in NEPA
Dive into Delicious Margaritas at These Local Hotspots. Our region is home to an array of vibrant bars and restaurants, each offering their own twist on the classics. If you’re a fan of a great margarita, this is the list for you. Whether you prefer yours frozen or on the rocks, traditional lime flavor or something more adventurous, the margarita scene in NEPA is waiting to be explored.
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.