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Community Briefs 7/25/24
Wright Center honors outgoing board of directors chair. The Wright Center for Community Health recently honored Gerard J. Geoffroy, the outgoing chair of the board of directors, with a special plaque chronicling his years of service to the regional nonprofit organization. Geoffroy, a Jermyn resident and longtime Wright Center patient,...
‘Bite, sip, repeat!’: Blue Mountain hosting first pierogi-centric event
L. TOWAMENSING TWP., Pa. -- Blue Mountain Resort invites you to dig into sweet and savory varieties of a regional favorite during its inaugural Pierogies & Pints Festival next month. The event, featuring pierogi sampling, a beer garden, live music, games, local craft vendors and more, will be held 11...
Arts at Hayfield, Penn State Wilkes-Barre continue supportive relationship
DALLAS, Pa. — For 40 years, Penn State Wilkes-Barre has hosted thousands of community members for events put on by Arts at Hayfield, a nonprofit organization that supports the arts in the community and on campus. While Arts at Hayfield now has the name of Penn State Wilkes-Barre’s iconic...
Luzerne County man charged with involuntary manslaughter in deadly ATV crash
NEWPORT TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE CO. (WOLF) — A Nanticoke man has been charged with involuntary manslaughter in connection to a deadly ATV crash in Luzerne County last year. According to the Newport Township Police Department, on July 30, 2023, an ATV crash occurred along Alden Mountain Raod in Newport Township.
Volunteer firefighter facing sex charges, accused of injuring 3 officers
NAZARETH, Pa. -- A volunteer firefighter is in hot water, after reportedly sending explicit photos to a supposed 15-year-old, trying to meet up with him and then injuring multiple officers. That boy ended up being an undercover Homeland Security officer, and that man is now facing several charges. It was...
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. Rise Select was...
Athlete making record 4th appearance at Olympics, hopes to medal
WBRE (NEXSTAR) — Drums native Casey Eichfeld is set to endure a challenge unlike any other. His 4th Olympics as a slalom canoeist, and for the first time since the 2016 Rio Olympics. He missed out on Tokyo in 2020 but qualified for this year’s Paris games with some added motivation throughout his training. “I […]
Leader of National Foundation Dedicated to Checking Hearts and Saving Young Lives Will Deliver Keynote at King’s College Summer Commencement
Julie B. Walker, president of the Peyton Walker Foundation, will deliver the keynote address during the King’s College Summer Commencement on Saturday, Aug. 17, 2024, at the William S. Scandlon Physical Education Center. Walker will address a group of 90 graduates, many of whom will receive bachelor’s and master’s...
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