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Pa. launches right-to-counsel program with hopes of reducing evictions
Funding for the new program was included in the budget lawmakers passed last week. For the first time ever, Pennsylvania will offer free legal representation to low-income renters facing an eviction or another housing-related issue. The new budget includes $2.5 million for a statewide right-to-counsel program. The funding will be...
Riverboat boys hit Susquehanna River for annual tradition
EXETER TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A homemade raft is about to set sail down the Susquehanna River again. It’s a yearly summer tradition for a group of friends in NEPA. 28/22 News Kathryn Oleary was in Exeter Township live with Nathan Clark with an interview about their riverboat tradition.
Woman accused of retail theft at Family Dollar
POTTSVILLE, SCHUYLKILL COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police are searching for a woman who allegedly committed retail theft at Family Dollar. The Pottsville Bureau of Police says they are trying to identify a woman who is a person of interest in a retail theft investigation at Family Dollar on July 11. Anyone with information is asked to […]
Driver flown to hospital after two-vehicle crash in Luzerne County
HAZLETON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A driver was flown to the hospital after a two-vehicle crash occurred Friday in Luzerne County. According to the Hazleton City Police Department, on Friday around 5:55 a.m. officers were called to a crash in the 700 block of South Church Street or State Route 309. Officers said a dump […]
How Bucknell selected a new dining vendor after more than 20 years
It had been more than 20 years since Bucknell University went on the hunt for a new foodservice partner. But, with its contract with Parkhurst Dining coming to a close, the Lewisburg, Pennsylvania-based private school with nearly 4,000 undergraduate students put out a request for proposals for a new dining vendor and began discussing with stakeholders (students, faculty, staff and administrators) their priorities for on-campus dining.
Crosscutters dedicate Saturday's game to Pop-Tarts with special caps, jerseys, and giveaways
Williamsport, Pa. — As both a celebration of a nostalgic treat and to raise funds for the Central PA Food Bank, the Williamsport Crosscutters will have a Salute to Pop-Tarts Night during their Saturday, July 20 game. The team will don jerseys and caps featuring the iconic colors of the royal icing on wild berry flavored Pop-Tarts as well as a fun Pop-Tart printed pattern. During the game, the Cutters...
Pennsylvania Governor signs bill allowing sale of canned cocktails in grocery stores
(WHTM) — Getting your favorite mixed drinks is now easier than ever after Governor Josh Shapiro signed legislature allowing more stores to get a special ready-to-drink cocktail permit. Senate Bill 688 allows locations in Pennsylvania that are already licensed to sell alcohol, like bars and select grocery stores, to apply for a ready-to-drink cocktail permit. […]
Plymouth man charged with abandoning dog in Wilkes-Barre
WILKES-BARRE — A Plymouth man is facing felony and misdemeanor animal cruelty charges after he allegedly abandoned a dog in Wilkes-Barre. Dennis W. Meekins, 41, last known address as Willow Street, was identified by multiple surveillance cameras as the man who left a dog caged inside a kennel on a sidewalk in front of a house on Loomis Street on July 12, according to court records.
Bloomsburg PD: Attempt to identify
Bloomsburg, Pa. — The Bloomsburg Police Department is asking for help to identify an individual suspected to be connected to a break-in. The man is suspected of a break-in at the Strong Spas warehouse in the 500 block of W. 11th St. that took place on Sunday, July 14. Police are asking for the public's help to identify the man and vehicle in the photos. Anyone with information is requested to contact Officer Melanie Beck via email at mbeck@bloomsburgpa.org or by calling 570-784-4155 ext. 163.
Police: Man arrested, officers seize drugs after investigation in Allentown
ALLENTOWN, Pa. - Police in Allentown say they arrested a man and seized suspected fentanyl and ecstasy pills after an investigation. Tyrone Fowler, 50, of Philadelphia, faces charges of possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance and possession of a controlled substance, according to a news release from the Allentown Police Department.
Fatal Crash On PA Rt 322: Police
A fatal crash outside a hospital closed PA Route 322 for several hours on Friday morning, July 19, Derry Township Police announced in a release. The deadly crash happened in the 800 block of East Governor Road/PA Rt 322 around 3:30 a.m., according to the police. The area is along the same…
Area Man Accused of Dragging Woman Out of Bed, Assaulting Her
BEAVER TWP., Pa. (EYT) — A local man is facing charges for allegedly assaulting a woman in Beaver Township and preventing her from calling the police. Court records indicate Clarion-based State Police filed criminal charges against 31-year-old Collin David Polka, of Templeton, in District Judge Jarah Lee Heeter’s office on Friday, July 12.
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