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Boozy B’s to close permanently next month
WILKES-BARRE — Boozy B’s, a popular alcohol infused ice cream shop downtown, announced Tuesday that it will be closing its doors on Aug. 24. Owner Bianca Lupio posted the announcement to the shop’s Facebook page, where she expressed gratitude for the “unwavering support” of her customers over the past five years.
Laurel Health opens new dental office in Towanda
Towanda, Pa. — The Laurel Health Centers healthcare system has expanded dental services in Bradford County, adding a new office space. A Laurel Health dental office will replace dental care currently offered through Bradford County Dental at the Progress Plaza building in Towanda. A new doctor will begin providing care in place of retiring Dr. David Redding. ...
Boston Rocks first at Pocono Tuesday
Wilkes-Barre, PA – A fierce summer storm swept through northeast Pennsylvania just before the $17,000 featured pace at Pocono Downs at Mohegan Pennsylvania Tuesday(July 16) afternoon, causing a delay before the race. But when the feature field did come to the track, the Boston Red Rocks sophomore colt Boston Rocks showed no ill effects from being kept waiting, coming his last half in :54.4 to lower his mark to 1:51.4 despite the “sloppy” going.
State Rep. Rigby announces infrastructure award for Windber
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) — Pennsylvania State Representative Jim Rigby (R-Cambria/Somerset) announced a $14 million award to the Windber Area Authority to aid in improving the wastewater treatment process. The money, which is divided into a $6 million grant and an $8.5 million loan from PENNVEST, will be diverted to building a new Autothermal Thermophilic Aerobic […]
Storms flood the Ozarks and strand drivers in Toronto. New York town is devastated by tornado
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Another wave of severe storms pummeled a wide swath of the United States and Canada, leading to flash floods and water rescues Wednesday in the Ozark Mountains, dropping a tornado that ravaged a town in upstate New York and stranding drivers in high water around Toronto.
Philadelphia and Surrounding Regions Under 'Excessive Heat Warning' as Heat Index Soars to 105 Degrees
With the mercury pushing boundaries, the National Weather Service (NWS) in Philadelphia has issued an "Excessive Heat Warning," alerting locals of the potential risk posed by sweltering conditions expected to surge throughout the day. According to the warning, the mix of humidity and high temperatures could lead to heat index values rocketing up to a stifling 105 degrees.
State of Emergency Issued For All Of New York State
A statewide State of Emergency is in effect for New York. Officials warn of the chance of "possible tornado touchdowns across the state." Gov. Kathy Hochul issued the State of Emergency around 9 p.m. on Tuesday, July 16th. Statewide State of Emergency Issued For New York. "I have declared a...
One dead as storms cause devastation and leave thousands without power in upstate New York
Severe storms and at least four tornadoes ravaged New York state overnight, leaving a trail of destruction and killing at least one person, with hundreds of thousands of energy connections lost to downed power lines. Authorities confirmed that one person died in the village of Canastota in Madison County, west...
‘This is something we had to do’: Eden Farmer’s Market raises $2,600 for families displaced by tornado
EDEN, N.Y. — Eden continues to prove that it is "Eden Strong." The town’s farmer's market will be accepting donations for families displaced by last week’s tornado – day one already raised roughly $2,600. It may only be a town of about 7,500 people, but it’s...
Person treated for burns after fire in Cameron Mills
CAMERON MILLS, N.Y. (WENY) -- At least one person was treated for burns after an apparent mobile home caught on fire in Cameron Mills Tuesday evening. The building on Bald Hill Rd. appears to be completely destroyed. Calls for emergency crews to respond initially came out around 4:45 p.m. Heavy...
DRPA votes to reduce toll increase on 4 bridges between Pa., NJ
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — The Delaware River Port Authority voted Wednesday to reduce the scheduled toll increases on four bridges, including the Ben Franklin Bridge, between Pennsylvania and New Jersey by 50 cents. The DRPA voted unanimously to increase the tolls from $5 to $6, not $6.50 as originally planned.The agency previously approved its first toll increase in 13 years scheduled for Aug. 1. The increase was tied to the Consumer Price Index slated for the same day. The resolution passed Wednesday also pushed back the increase by one month — tolls will now go up on Sept. 1.Delaware River Port Authority chairman James Schultz said last week the CPI would bump the toll up $1.50. Instead, the DRPA voted on a resolution to reduce the scheduled increase by 50 cents."It's essentially a reduction from what the consumer price index is calling for," Schultz said last week.The DRPA operates the Ben Franklin, Betsy Ross, Commodore Barry and Walt Whitman bridges.The toll increase does not impact PATCO fares, the DRPA said in a news release.Frequent travelers can sign up for an $18 commuter discount on the DRPA website.
House Oversight panel subpoenas Secret Service director to testify on Trump assassination attempt
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Republican chairman of the House Oversight and Accountability Committee issued a subpoena Wednesday to the Secret Service director compelling her to appear before the committee on Monday for what is scheduled to be the first congressional hearing into the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump.
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