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Mount Carmel adds police officer; borough raises part-time rate to $25
MOUNT CARMEL — Mayor Philip Cimino administered the oath of office to Erika Rooney as a full-time police officer at Thursday’s public meeting. On the recommendation of Chief of Police Christopher Buhay, council unanimously hired Rooney. Her son, Jeremy, held the Bible during the swearing-in ceremony.
Wilkes-Barre Scranton Elks present grant for veterans' benefit
Wilkes-Barre Scranton Elks Lodge No. 109 recently presented Luke Malonis, Catholic Charities case manager of St. Hedwig's Village, with the National Benevolent and protective Order of the Elks $1,000 Freedom Grant and a $200 donation by Lodge 109. Also, 12 $100 Gerrity's grocery gift cards were purchased for the 12 veterans living at St Hedwig's apartments. Veterans living at St Hedwig's qualify by having a disability and a history of experiencing homelessness. There is also a PSHP program by Catholic Charities which spreads out homeless veterans with a disability throughout the area as well. For information the programs, call Malonis a 570-906-0764. Donations of food, clothing, hygiene products can also be accepted. Malonis said that Christmas time is usually a good time when donations or gift cards are received, but it is a struggle for these vets throughout the year and these grocery cards coming in the summer will be a blessing.
Area Lions receive international awards
Several people active in area Lions Clubs received special recognition at the Lions Club District 14-U cabinet meeting on June 30 at the West Penn Lions Club Pavilion in New Ringgold. The International President’s Certificate of Appreciation was presented to Pamela McElmoyle, president of the Jim Thorpe Lions Club; and...
William P. Wetzel
William P. Wetzel, 82, of Blue Mountain View, Kunkletown, Lower Towamensing Twp., Carbon County, formerly of Schnecksville, died peacefully Wednesday morning, July 17, 2024, in his home. He was the husband of Mrs. Faye (Ziegenfuss) Wetzel since July 28, 1984. Born in Allentown, he was a son of the late Harvey and Anna E. (Palmer) Wetzel.
Mr. and Mrs. Terrell Engle celebrate golden anniversary
Retired SFC Terrell K. Sr. and Sharlene (Lilly) Engle are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary today. Lifelong residents of Bowmanstown, Terry and Sharlene were married in the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Northampton on July 20, 1974. They are the parents of son, Terrell K. Engle Jr., of Morrisville, NC,...
Blight Task Force grapples with legal hurdles in fight against negligent homeowners
SHAMOKIN — Mayoral Blight Task Force member Mike McLaughlin isn’t one to tackle issues quietly. The community-minded owner of the Plumbing Outlet has long played ancillary roles in city government in hopes of improving the community. He previously served on the city’s zoning board.
MMI welcomes three new faculty members
MMI Preparatory School Head of School Theresa Long announces the appointment of Tammy M. Chrin, Ed.D. as the new director of college counseling, Melissa Zaroda as the new technology and engineering teacher, and Natasha Keyser as the new French and Latin language teacher for the 2024-25 academic year. Dr. Tammy...
Pittston: St. Michael's will host flea market and ziti dinner
St. Michael the Archangel Byzantine Catholic Church is hosting its annual flea market and ziti dinner from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 3, and from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Sunday, Aug. 4. The fundraiser will feature an indoor flea market, a takeout ziti and meatball dinner...
Several small power outages still impacting Conshohocken, Plymouth, and Whitemarsh
Following two severe storms over July 16th and 17th that took down trees across the region, PECO reports that there are still 18,121 accounts without power in Bucks, Chester, Delaware, and Montgomery counties, with 1,502 falling within Montgomery County. Locally, all the major power outages have been handled, but a...
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 […]
FOX56 Community Calendar through July 21
NORTHEAST & CENTRAL Pa. (WOLF) — Here’s what’s happening in your community with FOX56’s Alyshia Hercules. Happening now through Saturday is the 98th Annual Pocono Mountain Carnival in Mount Pocono. It’s food, rides, games, bingo, live music, raffles, a beer tent, and a lot more.
SPCA: 7 Horses Need Adoption or Rescue Home
DANVILLE, MONTOUR CO. (WOLF) — “It has just been so slow for adoptions this whole year has been a downward trajectory,” says Kristen Szwast. The Pennsylvania SPCA Danville Center takes in and rehabilitates numerous animals – including larger farm animals. “We have a beautiful property where...
Solar farm concerns in Luzerne County
LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— A big environmental change could be coming to a city in Luzerne County. We’re talking about solar energy farms. But not everyone agrees with the technology taking up space in their backyard. Nanticoke is in talks to allow building a solar farm on its land, but many residents say not in their […]
Duryea: Enjoy a day out in Duryea
The past few weeks I have highlighted the picnics taking place in Duryea throughout the month, and this week we’ll focus on the final one. NEPA’s Summer in the City will host NEPA’s Day Out Festival starting at noon Saturday, July 27, at Community Park, Stephenson Street.
Crash causes back up on I-80 near Danville
Milton, Pa. — A crash near Danville today has caused significant traffic along interstate 80. The crash occurred near mile marked 221 on I-80 West at approximately 2:30 p.m. A lane restriction is in place on Interstate 80 in both directions between mile marker 220 and 221, approximately four miles west of the Route 54 interchange (Danville Exit), in Liberty Township, Montour County, due to a vehicle crash. At 3:30...
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...
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