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Trio of former Barton athletes represented at 2024 Paris Olympics #GoBarton
The long tradition of former Barton Community College student-athletes qualifying for the Olympics continues with the 2024 version of the Olympiad games in Paris, France, beginning July 26 and concluding August 11. Three former members of the Barton track and field program will be making their Olympic debut: women's 100m...
Divorce in Delaware leads area states; NJ, Pa slow to break up
Pennsylvania is a known hotbed for people seeking open relationships, but Delaware has trouble staying married. And New Jersey is slow to marry or divorce. Here’s what marriage and divorce rates look like, according to U.S. News and World Report. Delaware, New Jersey and New York have the lowest...
Dave and Busters Gets Ready for Grand Opening at Oakdale Commons
As a new Dave and Busters is getting set to open up next week at the Oakdale Commons, fox 40 was able to get a sneak peek of what's to come starting Monday. The new location features over 100 arcade games, and full bar and dining area, and a 40-foot TV wall capable of showing 12 different screens at once.
Cheer For These 35 Pennsylvania Athletes Representing Team USA At Paris Olympics
A whopping 35 athletes from Pennsylvania have qualified for the Olympics and are ready to make their run at the gold when events kick off Friday, July 26. California is the state with the most Olympic qualifiers (138), followed by Florida (46), then Texas (42). The Olympics Opening Ceremony is...
Homeless camp removal underway in Wilkes-Barre
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — City officials have started to “thoroughly clean and clear” a homeless camp in the riverfront area of Kirby Park in Wilkes-Barre. On Monday, Mayor George Brown announced that the city would be coming to thoroughly clean and clear the riverfront area of Kirby Park. “The current situation needs to be remedied. […]
Global Public Health to hold kickoff event on Aug. 22
With more than 70 declared majors after its first year, Binghamton University’s new Global Public Health (GPH) program is off to a strong start. The new major will hold an official kickoff at 6 p.m. Aug. 22 in Old Union Hall, open to any students interested in the major.
5-year-old sustains minor injuries after falling 30 feet at Waverly Glen Park
WAVERLY, N.Y. (WETM) – A five-year-old sustained only minor injuries after falling 30 feet from an embankment at Waverly Glen Park on Thursday morning. According to the Waverly Police Department, Waverly Police were called to Waverly Glen Park on Thursday, July 25, around 10:44 a.m. for the report of a five-year-old boy who had fallen […]
Contaminated fuel at Bucks County Wawa costing customers thousands of dollars
A Wawa gas station in Bucks County is accused of recently selling contaminated fuel and causing plenty of mechanical problems for customers and their cars.On Friday, Joan Lenahan's son complained about his car malfunctioning."My son came home Friday afternoon and was complaining, 'Something's wrong with the car,'" Lenahan recalled."What do you mean something's wrong with the car?" she said."It's bucking, something wrong," her son replied.After a few attempts, Lenahan's husband was able to get the 2016 Jeep started and drove it around their neighborhood. It was immediately clear something was wrong and they drove straight to Millevoi Brothers Automotive nearby.On...
Pigs steal the show at the Troy Fair
TROY, Pa. (WETM) –The Troy fair is underway for its 148th year, and many people come to see the animals. There are plenty of animals to look at, but pigs seem to be the showstopper. Back by popular demand this year for the eighth year in a row is the Rosaire’s Royal Racers. It’s a […]
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...
Additional roadwork ready to start in Bradford County
BRADFORD COUNTY, Pa. (WETM) — PennDOT announced that more work on a countywide roadwork project will be performed in Bradford County over the next week. Crews will be removing lines along Route 6 between Valley Road (Route 1025) and Rummerfield Creek Road (Route 1021) in Wysox Township on Thursday, July 25. The following day, crews […]
Banking Shake-Up: 235-Branch Chain to Close Multiple Locations Unexpectedly
MJP – A network of 235 bank branches has recently surprised customers by announcing sudden closures, justifying their decision as a ‘vital’ step. In the upcoming months, Fulton Bank, a prominent regional financial institution, will be closing down more than twelve branches, forcing clients to travel further to reach their closest office.
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