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VIDEO PREMIERE: Wilkes-Barre rock band Portland Frank remembers ‘Buck’ in heartbreaking tribute
Decrease Font Size Increase Font Size Text Size Print This Page Send by Email. With a name that can be found on Urban Dictionary, it may be hard to imagine that Portland Frank would produce a poignant, sentimental song that tugs on the heartstrings, but when that violin comes in and the story plays out in sincere lyrics and an emotional music video, there’s not a dry eye in the house.
St. John’s Lutheran Church plans ice cream social, mini concert
Tired of ads? Subscribers enjoy a distraction-free reading experience. St. John Lutheran Church, 231 State St., Nanticoke, will present its annual community Mini Concert & Ice Cream Social Friday, July 26 from 6:30 t0 8 p.m. in the church basement. The featured live music group will be the Steve Perillo Band. For info or directions, email [email protected], or phone 570-735-8531. Committee members are shown from left first row: Dale Zmijewski, Carol Sands, and Hunter Yale. Second row: Steve Gulich, Ed Jamison and Julianne Gulich. Back row: Christian Landmesser, Chris Yale, Bill Wolfer, John Wilmington and Blake Hamacher. Bring your family and friends to cool down with ice cream on a hot summer night. All are welcome and admission is free.
UPDATE: Troy Borough Boil Water Advisory Has Been Lifted
TROY, PA. (WENY) -- Homes and businesses who get water from the Troy Borough are under a boil water advisory until at least Wednesday, according to the Bradford County Department of Public Safety. Water customers were initially warned about the advisory on July 16. According to the borough, they are...
1-year-old runover in fatal Fayette accident
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – An 18-month-old child was hit and killed in a motor vehicle accident in Fayette Tuesday. State Police say they responded to the report of a motor vehicle accident involving a child on Aunkst Road in Fayette around 4:00 p.m. After investigation, it was determined that 33-year-old Sarah Wise backed over the […]
Detroit man pleads guilty, sentenced for role in PA drug operation
(WJET/WFXP)– A Detroit man has been sentenced to just under a decade in prison after pleading guilty to charges stemming from his role in a large drug operation in western Pennsylvania. United States Attorney Eric G. Olshan announced Friday that 33-year-old Andrew Brent Steel will spend the next nine years in prison followed by four […]
These 4 Cities in Pennsylvania Are the Most Unsafe, Says a Study.
A recent study conducted by The Law Offices of Gary E. Gerson and 1Point 21 Interactive analyzed data on 15 metrics known to have an impact on crime for all Pennsylvania cities and townships. The study found that Chester, Reading, Lebanon, and Lancaster are the most dangerous cities in Pennsylvania...
National Pennsylvania Day is Today, Here’s What to Know About The Keystone State
As National Pennsylvania Day approaches, it's the perfect time to celebrate the remarkable features that make this state unique. Today is National Pennsylvania Day, which makes it the ideal moment to showcase what makes our commonwealth such an amazing place to live, according to The Keystone Newsroom. Philadelphia is renowned...
Legal marijuana, big tax cuts, and minimum wage: This year’s budget losers
Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan, and nonprofit newsroom producing investigative and public-service journalism that holds power to account and drives positive change in Pennsylvania. Sign up for our free newsletters. HARRISBURG — As they wrapped up votes on Pennsylvania’s new $47.6 billion budget last week, lawmakers agreed the plan wouldn’t make anyone completely happy. The deal increases spending on public education for this fiscal year, but doesn’t guarantee future...
A $40B critical mineral supply chain could start in Pennsylvania
(The Center Square) — Pennsylvania has a mine pollution problem. America has a critical mineral shortage. And both problems may get solved as researchers find these critical and strategic elements in the polluted waters that come from acid mine drainage. If all goes well, Pennsylvania could become a leader in boosting national security — while potentially creating billions of dollars in value from environmental hazards. “You don't need hundreds of...
Pa. High School Football Report podcast: Hometown hero Micah Parsons returns, ‘Can’t miss’ week 1 games
In the past five years, Micah Parsons has gone from talented prospect to one of the biggest stars in the National Football League, one and off the field. The gang discusses the importance of Parsons’ recent return to Harrisburg to conduct his youth football camp. In addition, hosts Brian...
Political divisions stall proposed gun policies in Pennsylvania, where assassin took aim at Trump
Months before an armed man took aim at Donald Trump at a presidential campaign rally in rural Pennsylvania, some state lawmakers had proposed to outlaw the type of rifle used in the assassination attempt. The legislation stalled without coming to a vote, but that was no surprise. Politically divided Pennsylvania...
Laurel Health to move Saturday walk-in clinic to Mansfield
MANSFIELD, Pa. (WETM) – Laurel Health will be moving its Saturday walk-in clinic from Wellsboro to Mansfield beginning in August. Walk-in care will be available on Saturdays at the Mansfield Laurel Health Center located at 416 South Main Street, beginning on Aug. 3. The clinic will be open to patients of all ages with no […]
Another chilly night is with us before another pleasant day to end the weekend
Elmira, N.Y. (WETM) – Another chilly night is with us before another pleasant day to end the weekend. Then showers return for the work week. More details below:. Skies will be partly cloudy as we get into the overnight. It will be chilly out there with lows dropping into the mid to upper fifties along with a calm breeze.
Pittston's Margaritaville pop-up honors Jimmy Buffet's legacy this summer
PITTSTON, LUZERNE CO. (WOLF) — This year will be the first summer without Jimmy Buffet. The “5’O'clock Somewhere” singer passed away last September, but the community continues to celebrate his life, and music. Rikasa in Pittston is keeping his memory alive with a Margaritaville pop-up bar.
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