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From Scranton to the Met: opera singer gives back to local arts program
During a two-week intensive course in performing and visual arts, children sing together each morning to warm up their voices. One day, they had the opportunity to warm up with an opera singer. Thomas Capobianco was in this very program as a kid. A 2009 graduate of Scranton High School,...
Middle Smithfield supervisors accept $1.1 million bid for municipal golf course
A bid for the Middle Smithfield Township municipal golf course has officially been awarded. During the June 27 township Board of Supervisors meeting, all three supervisors voted to accept Ryan Schmidt’s bid, on behalf of Minnesota-based Rise Select LLC, for the Country Club of the Poconos. ...
Avoca: Queen of the Apostles hosting pilgrimage to National Shrine of Divine Mercy
As we move into August this week, extended vacations will start to end, but Queen of the Apostles Parish isn’t leaving the season of rest and relaxation behind just yet. In fact, they have a special day trip planned that will not only offer rest and relaxation but also a sense of peace that can only be described as divine.
Counting Down The Irish – No. 5 DT-Rylie Mills
Rylie Mills, the four-star, top 160 Class of 2020 defensive lineman out of Lake Forest, Ill. who chose Notre Dame after visits to Alabama, Ohio State and Wisconsin, was ready to "break out," even if he refused to echo the term (see below). Mills had played in 35 games with...
WooSox give up early lead, fall to RailRiders
MOOSIC, PA – Despite Grant Gambrell’s six shutout innings, the Worcester Red Sox (11-13)/(46-53) lost 7-2 on Thursday night to the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders (11-13)/(54-44) in game four of their seven-game series at PNC Field. After hitting the go-ahead home run in game two of the WooSox and RailRiders...
Man allegedly threatens wife with chainsaw in Scranton
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police say a man is in custody after allegedly threatening to attack his wife with a chainsaw. According to the Lackawanna County Communication Center, a male was inside the house trying to break through the bedroom door and had a chainsaw. Police said upon entry they located and detained 59-year-old […]
Luzerne County man charged after deadly ATV crash
LUZERNE COUNTY, Pa. — A man faces several charges after a deadly ATV crash in Luzerne County. According to court paperwork, Richard Simon, 39, of Nanticoke, was driving along Alden Mountain Road in Newport Township on July 30, 2023, when he attempted to pass an ATV and struck it from behind.
Deadly crash in Carbon County
NESQUEHONING, Pa. — One woman is dead after a crash on Route 93 in Carbon County. The coroner tells Newswatch 16 that the wreck happened Tuesday morning in Nesquehoning. Officials say Angela De la Cruz Laureano was killed. Nesquehoning Police are investigating the deadly crash in Carbon County.
Exploring the Frazetta Art Museum in Monroe County
If you’re looking for information about visiting the Frazetta Art Museum in Monroe County, you’re in the right place!. The museum, located in East Stroudsburg, houses the largest collection of Frank Frazetta original paintings and drawings in the world. Renowned for his work on comic books, paperback covers,...
Woman killed in Carbon County crash identified
NESQUEHONING, CARBON COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Carbon County coroner has identified a woman who was killed in a crash on Tuesday. The coroner’s office was called for a crash on Route 93 in Nesquehoning around 8:30 a.m. Carbon County Coroner Mark Smith stated Angela De La Cruz Laureano, 46, of Hazleton, was pronounced dead on […]
Missing 84-Year-Old Dallas Woman Found Safe, Thanks to Community Effort
Some positive news to report today as the Dallas Police Department has confirmed that 84-year-old Ms. Maximina Sepulveda, who had been reported missing yesterday, has been safely located. The police had earlier circulated a call for public assistance after Ms. Sepulveda was last seen yesterday, around 2:30 pm in the 7400 block of Piedmont Drive, according to the Dallas Police Department.
19-year-old sentenced after deadly Spring Brook Twp. crash
SPRING BROOK TOWNSHIP, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A 19-year-old boy has been sentenced to state prison for the deadly crash that left a 17-year-old boy dead. In July of 2023, Ayden Beckage of Jefferson Township was charged with homicide by vehicle after driving under the influence in Spring Brook Township. On June 10 a Jeep […]
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