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10 most expensive homes sold in Carbon County, July 8-14
A house in Jim Thorpe that sold for $743,400 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Carbon County in the past week. In total, 37 residential real estate sales were recorded in the county during the past week, with an average price of $282,697. The average price per square foot ended up at $175.
Traffic stop regarding speeding led deputies to find $30,000 in counterfeit Apple products
FLORENCE COUNTY, S.C. — The Florence County Sheriff's Office found $30,000 worth of counterfeit Apple products during a traffic stop. (Video above: WYFF News 4 Evening Headlines) Deputies pulled over a man on Interstate 95 for speeding on Tuesday, July 16. During the traffic stop, the man identified as...
Benjamin N. Giralico
Benjamin N. Giralico, 85, of New Tripoli, died peacefully on July 13, 2024, with his loving wife by his side, at home. He was the husband of Susan E. (Gehring) Giralico. Born in Roseto, he was the son of the late Nazareno and Mae “Mamie” (Denicola) Giralico. He...
Who is our Pet of the Week?
Pa live! (WBRE) — It’s the area’s largest selection of quality pet supplies. Visit them in Hazleton or on social media to learn more. This week, Randy, Carol, and Nancy join us from the SPCA of Luzerne County with this week’s adoptable pet!. Check out their...
Record-setting Gaffney kept passionate Palmerton fans glued to softball
Pitcher Carly Gaffney graduated from Palmerton Area High School as the softball program’s all-time leader in strikeouts (709) and wins (74) in the circle and hits (141) at the plate. But for all her individual success, Gaffney embraced being a Blue Bomber and representing the Palmerton community. If you...
King's College seeks $1.4 million grant to improve North Main Street
King’s College officials hope to secure a $1.4 million state grant to help fund a downtown streetscape project along North Main Street in Wilkes-Barre. Wilkes-Barre City Council had a special meeting Tuesday and voted 5-0 to approve a resolution authorizing Mayor George Brown’s administration to submit an application for a Multimodal Transportation Fund grant to the Commonwealth Financing Authority on behalf of the college.
Pennsylvania mother and daughter compete for national titles
POTTSVILLE, Pa. — The reigning National United States Pennsylvania Ms. Regina Burhop, walked the streets of Pottsville as a little girl. The very same streets where she is now raising her 4-year-old daughter, Ella Burhop, who is following in her mom's footsteps. Ella was crowned Pennsylvania princess in February....
The weather in rhyme
Long before we had a weather app on our smartphones, long before there was a 24-hour Weather Channel on our televisions, long before TV news elevated weather reporters to superstar status, meteorologists employed by the government monitored the weather, and the newspaper was the source of weather information. And for 20 years, I was the guy writing those stories for the local paper.
First annual Pittiefest offers discounted pitbull adoptions at SPCA shelters
Danville, Pa. — The Pennsylvania SPCA hopes to start a new summer tradition with its first Pittiefest — a time to clear the stigma around pitbulls and encourage adopting them as pets. The event features a special $5 adoption fee for classic pitties from July 16 through Aug. 11. Participating shelters are PSPCA's Philadelphia Headquarters, Danville, Lancaster, and Main Line Animal Rescue. ...
Over 150 Bikes Being Given Away to Kids at Big Diamond Speedway on Friday Night
Over 150 bikes will be given away Friday Night by the Getz family to kids attending Big Diamond Speedway races. It will be “Topless” night this Friday, July 19th at Big Diamond Speedway. That’s right, the Quandel Concrete Modifieds will be going topless racing 30 laps for a $7,000 first place prize. Not to be left out, the Uss Achey, Inc 602 Crate Sportsman will also be Topless and racing in a 20-lap feature for some extra cash with $1,200 going to the winner on Dukmen Enterprises Night. Rounding out the big racing card will be the Red White and Blue Autos Roadrunners along with the return of the Big Creek Concrete Rookies who will also go topless.
Police: suspect wanted for stealing from multiple vehicles
DURYEA, LUZERNE CO. (WOLF) — Police in Luzerne County are looking for a suspect they say stole from several vehicles. According to the Duryea Police Department, on Monday around 1 p.m., police were dispatched to Pride Mobility on York Ave. for a report of thefts from multiple vehicles between 8:30 a.m. and 9:40 a.m. earlier that day.
Man charged with assaulting Edwardsville officer
EDWARDSVILLE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — An Edwardsville man was jailed without bail after punching and pushing a police officer down the stairs, according to police. According to the affidavit, Joshua Hall, 42, of Edwardsville, is facing aggravated assault charges after a disturbance was reported in his home on July 15 at 3:08 p.m. The officer […]
Charges Held for Court in Pottsville Car Dealership Theft
Charges were held for court after a preliminary hearing against a former employee for stealing from a Pottsville car dealership. On May 31st, 2024, Mark Douglas Hall Jr., 34, of Vandalia, OH was charged by Pottsville Police Detective Joseph Krammes with felony theft by deception, receiving stolen property, theft by unlawful taking, theft by failing to make required disposition of funds, and criminal use of a communication facility and misdemeanor misapplication of entrusted property and property of government or financial institutions.
Attorney General Secures Settlement for Split Rock Resort Timeshare Owners
(WNY News Now) – HARRISBURG – Attorney General Michelle Henry announced a settlement of a lawsuit against the owners of Split Rock Resort in Lake Harmony, regarding alleged mistreatment of consumers who purchased timeshares. The settlement will require Split Rock Investments, LLC, and SCH USA, LLC — doing...
GoVols247 Podcast: Vols' SEC Media Day reaction
Looking for discussion on how things went for at SEC Media Days in Dallas, and what storylines emerged from the Vols' annual trip through the Media Days gauntlet?. There's a GoVols247 Podcast for that. GoVols247's Ben McKee (from his new home studio), Patrick Brown (from an undisclosed location in Dallas)...
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