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Yellow leaves in August: A sign of an early fall? | Jeremy's Journeys
MOOSIC, Pa. — Leaves changing color is a tell-tale sign of fall, and some of you are already seeing yellow leaves littering your backyards. Could this mean we are in the midst of an early fall?. Autumn is especially beautiful here in northeastern and central Pennsylvania, with our mountains...
On Location: Revisited films bring back memories of iconic NEPA places
WILKES-BARRE — Nationally syndicated radio host Shadoe Steele, also known locally as Rusty Fender, has worked with Professor Eric Ruggiero, Chairman of Wilkes University’s Integrative Media Department, for 15 years on a project called “On Location: Revisited.”. The project highlights interviews with those associated with production and...
Football Recap: Daniel Boone Comes Up Short at Home Against Exeter Township
Daniel Boone couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They were dealt a 36-0 loss at the hands of the Exeter Township Eagles on Friday. The Blazers just can't catch a break and have now endured eight defeats in a row dating back to last season. A...
Football Recap: Crestwood Takes Loss Despite Strong Efforts from Jake Jeckell and Gio Barna
Crestwood lost against Valley View back in August of 2023, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Friday. The Crestwood Comets lost to the Valley View Cougars on the road by a 28-13 margin. While losing is never fun, the Comets can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Pennsylvania football rankings (they are ranked 279th, while the Cougars are ranked 138th).
Overdose awareness event held in Scranton
SCRANTON, Pa. — The Lackawanna Recovery Coalition hosted an Overdose Awareness Day at Keystone Mission in Scranton. Folks in attendance took a moment to honor those who lost their lives to substance abuse. Visitors received free Narcan and information on treatments and other resources. Event organizers also gave out...
Salvation Army hosts 2nd annual school supply giveaway in Wilkes-Barre
Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne Co. — The Salvation Army of Wilkes-Barre held their 2nd annual school supplies give away to lend a helping hand to parents and guardians as students prepare to go back to school. Families and parents were given goodie bags with snacks and important supplies like notebooks, crayons...
Lackawanna College football opens season against Palmetto Collegiate
SCRANTON, Pa. — Head coach Mark Duda in his 31st year at Lackawanna College as the Falcons open the season against Palmetto Collegiate. 1st quarter, second play from scrimmage for the Falcons, Maurice Edwards gets the handoff and takes it 51 yards to the house to give Lackawanna an early 7-0 lead.
Despite Saturday's rain, Railfest continues Sunday with full steam ahead
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA CO. (WOLF) — Railfest returns to Labor Day weekend for the first time since 2019. The festival, located at the Steamtown Historic CSite celebrates Scranton's deep-rooted locomotive history and allows guests of all ages to enjoy a variety of unique trains and trolleys. "Travel has changed over...
International Overdose Awareness Day Event held in Scranton
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Several organizations teamed up today in Lackawanna County to tackle a far-reaching health crisis. Tens of thousands of people die each year from a drug overdose. For International Overdose Awareness Day, 28/22 News Reporter Iyee Jagne explains what’s being done locally to help save lives. Organizations like the Lackawanna Recovery Coalition, […]
Shamokin blanks Lake-Lehman Friday night on the black turf in a cross-district contest
Tagged under: District 2, District 4, Gameday Hub, News, pfn. 22 point second quarter barrage leads the District 4 Indians over over District 2 Black Nights. LEHMAN TWP- Shamokin Area is not unfamiliar with football in the Wyoming Valley, most recently a contest with Greater Nanticoke Area had the Indians facing a District 2 team. O Friday night on the unique black turf field at Lake-Lehman High School, the visitors from the Susquehanna Valley left the Black Nights flat to the tune of a 49-0 mauling before a moderate crowd for the Knights home opener.
Abington Heights Week 2 win over West Scranton
CLARKS GREEN, Pa. — The Comets score on their 1st drive. with a hand-off to their running Back Dominik Vergnetti who runs 20 yards for the score and with the extra point Abington Heights leads it 7-0. Invaders trying the pass but Caiden Berardi's pass is picked off by Shane Brower and Abington is back in business.
Scranton groups unite on International Overdose Awareness Day to offer support
Scranton, Lackawanna Co. — A day to remember those we’ve lost to drug overdoses, those who’ve survived and those still battling addiction, today is International overdose awareness day. Local recovery outreach groups gathered in Scranton to raise awareness about the dangers of drug abuse. On this day...
FB: Falcons Bash Bandits For Season-Opening Shutout
SCRANTON, Pa. – The rain could not quite hold off, but Lackawanna College football made sure to make the dry moments count. The Falcons forced six turnovers and scored two touchdowns and a safety on defense in a 54-0 wipeout of the Palmetto Collegiate Bandits on Saturday afternoon at Scranton Memorial Stadium. The game ended with 2:27 to go in the third quarter, due to lightning in the area and a lashing rain that had developed in the second half.
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