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70-year-old left for dead after hit and run
PLAINS TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A 70-year-old Luzerne County man is speaking out after being left for dead along a busy highway as the victim of a hit and run. It happened in Plains Township last Friday night as the man rode his electric bike. The hit-and-run happened right here at the intersection of […]
'I'm excited to lead this department forward': Hellertown appoints new police chief
HELLERTOWN, Pa. - A borough in Northampton County has a new police chief. Hellertown Borough Council voted unanimously Monday night to appoint James Baitinger, who had been a police officer in Lower Merion Township, Montgomery County for 26 years. Following his swearing in by Hellertown's mayor, Baitinger addressed those who...
Kingston woman considers guilty plea in husband's slaying
A Kingston woman accused of torching her apartment and murdering her husband was scheduled to plead guilty on Thursday afternoon but instead her attorney requested a continuance so she could mull the matter over. Lisa M. Starruick-Smalls, 61, is charged with setting fire to her unit at the Green Acres...
Super 16 Team #4 Mount Carmel Area Red Tornadoes
MOUNT CARMEL, Pa. — Mount Carmel Area looks to start this season fast and furious. The Red Tornadoes had a bad taste in their mouths, with a loss to Southern Columbia that cut their playoff run short. The team setting a high bar for themselves this year. "I think...
Fit For A King And Scene Queen Added To Night Two Of Motionless In White’s “Apocalypse Fest”
Fit For A King and Scene Queen have been added to night two of Motionless In White‘s “Apocalypse Fest.” That event will take place at Mohegan Sun Arena in Wilkes-Barre, PA on October 31 to November 1 and it will find Motionless In White performing “Reincarnate” in full. Here’s the updated lineups:
The Perfect Mix For NEPA
• Times Shamrock Communications was busy in Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, PA this week, converting a Hot AC simulcast into an exciting new Classic Hits station serving Northeast Pennsylvania — The New 92 Mix-FM — powered by 92.1 WQFM, 100.1 WQFN & W263AL @ 100.5. Mix-FM will feature a diverse mix...
Bands, crafts, car show, more set for Wally Lake Fest this weekend
The 2024 edition of Wally Lake Fest takes place Friday, Aug. 23, through Sunday, Aug. 25, celebrating life in the greater Hawley/Lake Wallenpaupack area with a host of events. The Chamber of the Northern Poconos hosts the festival, which started 24 years ago. There are numerous events by land and by lake, such as concerts, crafts, boats, vintage cars and a motorcycle ride around the lake. ...
Upcoming Labor Day Concert at Sweet Arrow Lake County Park
Sweet Arrow Lake County Park is set to host its annual Labor Day concert on Monday, September 2nd, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. The M & J Big Band will perform at the Large Pavilion near the Sweet Arrow Lake Clubhouse. This outdoor concert is part of the Sweet Arrow...
Lehigh athletic director Joe Sterrett announces retirement
After serving as Lehigh’s athletic director for over three decades, Joe Sterrett ‘76 will retire at the end of the calendar year. Sterrett joined Lehigh’s football staff as a graduate assistant immediately after a four-year career where he mostly played quarterback. He was on the coaching staff...
Books enthrall kids and pups at Parkland Library program
On the first Tuesday of every month at the Parkland Community Library, South Whitehall, there is a special, heartwarming event called “Read to the Pups.”. Kids ages 4-11 are invited to bring a favorite book and practice reading to the patient and gentle Lehigh Valley Therapy Dogs. Each youngster...
Speaker discusses tinctures, tea infusions and decoctions
The Parkland Garden Club met June 10 at Jordan Evangelical Lutheran Church, Orefield. After a tea and social refreshment celebration for new members, the program began with guest speaker, Toni Sweeney, a traditional naturopathic practitioner and founder of New Morning Holistic Health Services. Her program was titled “Let’s Talk Tinctures.”...
'Vague and gray': Incomplete proposal stalls senior care expansion
WHITEHALL TWP., Pa. — Construction of a self-storage facility on Mickley Road was recommended for final approval, while two other land development proposals were tabled by the Whitehall Township Planning Commission on Wednesday. Unanimous approval was given to plans for Mickley Road Self-Storage on the site of the former...
Flora Cardoni of Penn Environment Discusses Inflation Reduction Act Tax Benefits Available to Philadelphians
According to data recently released from the Internal Revenue Service, 158,550 Pennsylvanians claimed more than $260 million in tax credits on their 2023 tax returns for solar and energy efficiency projects. However, many Pennsylvanians don’t know these tax credits are available. Larry McGlynn is a journalist and producer for...
Plan for Upper Macungie housing development with over 200 units revised again
UPPER MACUNGIE TWP., Pa. — A controversial housing development is in its final stages of revisions. Upper Macungie Planning Commission on Wednesday reviewed a preliminary/final plan for Sunset Orchards, a proposed housing development near Shantz and Ruppsville roads. The property used to be a tree farm, but now is...
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