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Human remains found near Hazleton
LUZERNE COUNTY, Pa. — A death investigation is underway after human remains were found in Luzerne County. Investigators responded to a large wooded area behind Hazleton Area High School around 9 a.m. on Wednesday. According to the Luzerne County District Attorney, police were working on a nearby missing persons...
Carbon foundation tours training center
Members of the Carbon County Community Foundation toured all four floors — and even the roof — of the burn tower building at the Carbon County Emergency Operations and Training Center in Nesquehoning. County Commissioner Wayne Nothstein led the recent tour, which also included a stop to where...
JT Hall of Fame: Eichhorn honored
Joe Eichhorn Sr. was born in 1908 and was an accomplished baseball player. He was named shortstop of the first half century sandlot team by the Morning Call, and he later went on to manage the Mauch Chunk Tigers. According to the legendary Joe Boyle, Eichhorn was an excellent athlete...
Siena men's basketball: Saints, Bucknell to play at Wilkes-Barre's Mohegan Arena at Casey Plaza
In a homecoming for first-year Siena men's basketball coach Gerry McNamara, the Saints will play Bucknell in a neutral-site non-conference game on Saturday, Nov. 30, at Mohegan Arena at Casey Plaza in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. A Scranton native, McNamara also got to play in front of his home crowd in his...
Chamber hosts cornhole tournament
The Carbon Chamber & Economic Development Corporation held its inaugural Cornhole Tournament on Thursday at Baer Memorial Park, Lehighton. Cornhole tournaments have become big events, with professional matches being shown on ESPN and other sports networks. The Chamber wanted to make this tournament as close to regulation as possible. “We...
Ovation Playhouse NEPA brings "Anastasia" to the stage
The musical, Anastasia, has been beautifully brought to life by Ovation Playhouse NEPA. Join them at Dallas Middle School Theater for a story of self-discovery, and determining who you are meant to be in the world.
NCAA MEN’S BASKETBALL: Siena to battle Bucknell in Northeast PA for McNamara homecoming
LOUDONVILLE, N.Y. — In the final season of his decorated, collegiate playing career, Scranton native Gerry McNamara and Syracuse played in front of his home crowd in Northeast Pennsylvania. In his first season as a head coach, McNamara will bring his new team back to that same arena for the venue’s first NCAA Division-I men’s basketball game since.
Camp Cadet in focus
For more than 30 years, boys and girls from 12 to 15 have been attending State Police Troop R Camp Cadet for one week each summer, experiencing hands-on activities and learning teamwork and discipline. This year camp is being held at Marywood University, where participants engage in daily activities which include a 2-mile run and physical fitness routines. Campers are also treated to presentations from agencies from various fields, including law enforcement and emergency services personnel. On Thursday, campers visited a shooting range. The week long adventure will conclude on Friday.
Wilkes-Barre Man Arrested for Terroristic Threats and Strangulation
WILKES-BARRE, Pa. — On July 25, 2024, at approximately 12:13 a.m., Wilkes-Barre City Police officers were dispatched to a residence on Bowman Street following a report of a domestic dispute.…
Siena coach Gerry McNamara to make homecoming trip against Bucknell
Gerry McNamara's first season as Siena men's basketball coach will include a trip home. Siena and Bucknell announced Friday they'll play Nov. 30 at Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza in Wilkes Barre Township, Pa. in a homecoming for McNamara, who is from nearby Scranton. McNamara played once in Wilkes-Barre...
Crime Alert Berks: Police seek tips to ID shoplifting suspect
Crime Alert Berks County, a citizen crime-fighting group, is offering cash rewards of up to $10,000 to anyone supplying tips that lead to an arrest in this case or any other case or crime. Tipsters with crime information can call 877-373-9913 anytime or contact Crime Alert at its website at...
Olympic spirit in the Poconos
MONROE COUNTY, Pa. — On the mats at the International Gymnastics School near Stroudsburg, gymnasts are perfecting their craft. Just like the pros on Team USA. "It is super exciting to be a part of the Olympic spirit here at camp," said program director Brad LeClair. From the bars,...
NeighborWorks Announces Carbondale Community Clean and Green Week Volunteer Event
NeighborWorks Northeastern Pennsylvania (NeighborWorks) is announcing the Carbondale Community Clean and Green Week volunteer event, taking place from August 19-23, 2024. NeighborWorks acknowledges and thanks the City of Carbondale for their support and partnership in this initiative. Clean and Green efforts will kick off in Scranton on August 19-20. These...
Traffic delays expected near Montage
MOOSIC, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police are alerting Moosic residents of possible traffic delays due to events near Montage Mountain on Wednesday. Police drivers should expect delays starting around 3:00 p.m. Wednesday on Montage Mtn. Road, Glenmaura National Blvd, Springbrook Avenue (SR 502), and Davis Street. These delays are due to the “I Prevail” and […]
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