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Human Resources Center celebrates American Legion donation
The Human Resources Center, Inc. (HRC) recently announced the successful completion of a new garden at the Pike Building located at 117 Pike County Blvd., Hawley, made possible by a donation from The American Legion Post 139 of Milford. This project, led by James Percicas, was officially unveiled last Friday during a ribbon-cutting ceremony followed by a luncheon to honor and thank the benefactors.
Scranton library closed for renovations
SCRANTON, Pa. — A library in Scranton is closed as it undergoes renovations. The work at Nancy Kay Holmes Library along Green Ridge Street and Wyoming Avenue will make the branch more accessible and energy efficient. During construction, the library's programs will be held at other Scranton Public Library...
Bobby Dalbec’s 3-run blast helps WooSox split doubleheader against Scranton-Wilkes/Barre
MOOSIC, PA – After dropping the first game of the twin bill 8-1, the Worcester Red Sox (11-12)/(46-52) rebounded in the nightcap, winning 7-4 to split their Wednesday doubleheader at PNC Field with the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders (10-13)/(53-44). The WooSox four-run seventh inning in game two was their 22nd come-from-behind...
Efforts recognized in Robert Baron murder investigation
SCRANTON, Pa. — The Lackawanna County district attorney's office on Wednesday celebrated the "team effort" behind the six-year-long investigation of Old Forge business owner Robert Baron's murder. Two weeks after convicted killer Justin Schuback learned he will spend the rest of his life behind bars for killing the 58-year-old...
Mid Valley Secondary Center announces honor roll
Mid Valley Secondary Center Principal Jeffrey R. Kovaleski announced the honor roll for the third trimester of the 2023-24 academic year, as follows. Lauren Beck, Brenden Behrens, Carolyn Chakiris, Sarah Goetter, Madison Hazen, Bhawana Lagun, William Lukman, Enjelis Madera, Isabella Nunes, Joshua Pahoski, Rosalinda Pegula, Ryan Repecki, Nathan Sadaka, Kira Turbessi, Benjamin Woytach, Hunter Youngblood and Erald Zyberaj.
Community calendar: Week of 7/25/24
All Saints Orthodox Church, 211 Willow Ave., Olyphant, offers a frozen pierogi sale from 9 to 11 a.m. every Friday and 10:30 a.m. to noon every Sunday in the basement of the church. Christ Episcopal Church, 700 Delaware St., Forest City, will be accepting donations of new or gently used...
Falls Resident Who Loves Nature, Talks About Her Pursuit of a Fawn, Mother Earth Based Pics
Twenty-four hours in a day and *Linda Lou, a reader on Facebook, packs a lot of living into it. She posts pictures on her Meta page. One picture caught Lower Bucks Source’s (LBS) attention recently and led to a sit-down with her about her photography exploits. Meeting with Linda...
Wilkes-Barre City prepared to clear out encampment
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Wilkes-Barre Mayor George Brown announced on Monday the encampment behind Kirby Park in the city will be cleaned up and cleared out. Signs were posted around the encampment on Monday notifying people that they must remove their personal belongings by 6:00 a.m. Thursday. Otherwise, they will be considered abandoned property. […]
National Night Out in Blakely
BLAKELY, Pa. — "Well, this is a special night for us every year because we acknowledge our boys in blue. Our Blakely Borough Police Department and those throughout the nation," said Blakely Mayor Jeanette Acciare-Mariani. Mayor Jeanette Acciare-Mariani is also president of the Blakely Borough Crimewatch, "This year, we...
Eric Kotkowski Commits to Misericordia University
Maryland Defenseman Joining Teammate and New NCAA Program This Fall. The '03 native of Framingham, MA chose the Eastern Hockey League (EHL) for his final season of junior hockey. His time this past year was split between Maryland and the Seahawks Hockey Club, and over the course of 39 total games, Kotkowski tallied seven assists to his credit.
Living life to the fullest: Olyphant nonprofit helps those with mobility impairments stay active
A local organization helps people with mobility impairments get active, with a special event this month splashing into late July. Individual Abilities in Motion, or I AM for short, is a nonprofit organization that supports those in the area with mobility impairments, including spinal cord injuries, amputations, Parkinson's disease and more, empowering them to live their lives to the fullest.
New business park to transform mine-scarred land in Hazle Township, create 700 jobs
Mine-scarred land is being turned into a business park with state funding in Hazle Township. A state grant said to be highly competitive of $2 million along with low-interest loans of $3 million have been awarded to CAN DO, Inc. and Mericle Commercial Real Estate Services to develop the Crossroads East Business Park.
Days Gone By July 27, 2024
SCRANTON, Pa. - Court today granted a rule to show cause why the entire school board of Scranton should not be ousted from office. The rule was made returnable August 7. The petition for the ousting of the board members was presented by district Attorney Harold A. Scragg upon the recommendations of the members of the grand jury.
Officials say one person dead after Nesquehoning crash
NESQUEHONING, CARBON COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Officials say one person is dead after a morning crash in Nesquehoning. The Carbon County Coroner’s Office told 28/22 News they were called to Route 93 in Nesquehoning at about 8:30 a.m. for a crash. One person was pronounced dead on scene by the coroner’s office. 28/22 News reached out […]
Suspects accused of stealing large number of vapes
HAZLETON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Two suspects are accused of stealing a large number of vapes from a Luzerne County smoke shop. According to the Hazleton City Police, on July 14 the two men entered Grant Smoke Shop in the 200 block of West Mine Street and stole a large number of vapes. Anyone with […]
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