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Calling Yankees game was a dream come true for this Chaminade junior
Greater Rockville Centre coverage is funded in part by Toast Coffee + Kitchen, now open in Long Beach. Click here to visit the website. Thomas Gamba will have quite the what-I-did-last-summer tale when he goes back to school in early September. The 16-year–old from Garden City, an incoming junior at...
Local wedding caterer charged with theft
Williamsport, Pa. — A local caterer allegedly took payment of more than $3000 to cater a wedding but never followed through with food. William Dalton Welch, 47, claimed he was unable to cater the event in 2023 on the day the couple was to be married, according to the complaint. Welch owns B&C Catering in Williamsport. The victim paid Welch $3,842—$33 per plate—to cater a wedding with 110 guests, Officer...
6 Nabbed and Stash of Drugs Busted by Authorities after Extensive Operation in Pennsylvania
Six individuals have been apprehended following a significant drug operation carried out at an apartment complex in Edwardsville. Following an extensive investigation involving various agencies, detectives conducted a raid at Eagle Ridge Apartments in Edwardsville. The Luzerne County District Attorney’s Office has reported that a raid was conducted at the...
Section of PA Turnpike set to close in Luzerne County
EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — Pennsylvania Turnpike officials announced that part of the PA Turnpike will be closed this weekend. According to the release, a section of the Northeast Extension (Interstate 476) will be closed during the early morning hours of Sunday, August 25 to allow for beams to be placed as part of a bridge […]
PA Cyber Charter advisors, counselors authorize strike
(WTAJ) — Advisors and counselors employed by PA Cyber Charter have authorized a strike after contract negotiations between them and the school have failed for over two years. Following 750 days of bargaining, with a state mediator present for some sessions, members of the PA Cyber Academic Advisors and School Counselors Education Association (PACAASCEA), representing […]
How did Pennsylvania’s top-ranked football teams fare on Friday, Aug. 23?
Below is a quick glance at how the state’s top-ranked high school football teams fared on the first Friday night of the season, Aug. 23. PennLive will continue to update results for Friday and Saturday games once scores become final. CLASS 6A. If you purchase a product or register...
CONSOL Energy, Arch Resources enter all-stock merger deal to create global coal producer
Pennsylvania’s CONSOL Energy Inc. has entered into a definitive agreement with Arch Resources Inc. to combine in an all-stock merger of equals to create a diversified coal producer serving global steel, industrial, and power generation customers. The new company, Core Natural Resources, will produce and export high-quality, low-cost coals with offerings ranging from metallurgical to […] The post CONSOL Energy, Arch Resources enter all-stock merger deal to create global coal producer appeared first on Pennsylvania Business Report.
Trump, Harris in dead heat in Pennsylvania polling
(The Center Square) – Friday's polling average from Real Clear Politics shows a dead heat between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump in Pennsylvania, a key battleground state in the battle for the White House. Just 0.2 percentage points separate Trump and Harris, with the GOP nominee clinging to a residual lead that dominated President Joe Biden by 9 points before he bowed out of the race on July 21. ...
Kickoff central: All the 2024 high school football preseason content in one spot
High school football season has arrived in Pennsylvania. Before the games start, gorge on gridiron information from across the entire region via the links below. Allen | Allentown Central Catholic | Bethlehem Catholic | Dieruff | Easton | East Stroudsburg North | East Stroudsburg South | Emmaus | Freedom | Liberty | Nazareth | Northampton | Parkland | Pleasant Valley | Pocono Mountain East | Pocono Mountain West | Stroudsburg | Whitehall.
DUI checkpoints set in Pennsylvania
EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — State police announced DUI checkpoints will be placed across various roadways in Pennsylvania. According to Pennsylvania State Police, sobriety checkpoints and roving patrols aim to deter drinking and driving. Police say they are operating with a “zero-tolerance enforcement policy.” Police say checkpoints and roving patrols will be placed starting at the end of […]
‘Endangered’ bird successfully nests in Pennsylvania for the first time in 60 years
PENNSYLVANIA (WTAJ) — The common tern is an endangered and protected species in Pennsylvania after human interference chased the birds off, but now there is some exciting news when it comes to those birds and the Commonwealth. Though they were never seen across the state the birds used to nest at Presque Isle State Park […]
Misericordia University Appoints New Board Trustees
The Board of Trustees of Misericordia University (MU) approved two new members during its June meeting. Joining the board are Mary Griffin Cummings, Esq. (on the left) and Misericordia University alumnus Adam Grzech ’13 ‘17 (on the right). Board of Trustees Chair Deborah Smith-Mileski, Ed.D., said, “During our...
Revitalization project moving forward in Pittston
PITTSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A multi-million dollar revitalization project is moving along in the City of Pittston. It’s all about bringing the performing arts scene back to the downtown. The mayor of Pittston Mike Lombardo tells 28/22 News this may be the most exciting project the city has ever been a part of and […]
Combating gang violence in Scranton
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Anti-gang efforts are ramping up in Lackawanna County and specifically in Scranton as gang-related crimes continue to increase. “Unfortunately we have seen an uptick in gang activity,” said Mark Powell the Lackawanna County District Attorney. That has prompted Lackawanna County officials not only to increase their efforts to track gang […]
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