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‘Agnes’ documentary to be screened at River Common on Sept. 12
WILKES-BARRE — “Agnes,” a critically-acclaimed documentary film that chronicles the Agnes Flood of 1972 and its impact on the Wyoming Valley, will be screened on Thursday, Sept. 12, at the Millennium Circle at River Common in Wilkes-Barre. The screening was originally scheduled for June 21, but was...
Suspected mold outbreak closes school building in West Pittston
WEST PITTSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A Luzerne County School District has closed one of its buildings after a suspected mold outbreak. The discovery was made at the Wyoming Area Intermediate Center over the weekend. According to Jon Pollard, Superintendent of the Wyoming Area School District, the district was alerted to a concern of high […]
Suspended Pa. state trooper seeks to have vehicular homicide verdict vacated
WELLSBORO—The suspended state trooper citing juror misconduct wants a judge to vacate his vehicular homicide guilty verdict stemming from a Tioga County accident that resulted in the death of a teacher and mother of three. In a motion filed Monday in county court, Michael J. Brown, 36, of Troy,...
Wilkes-Barre homeless camp to be ‘thoroughly cleaned’
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Mayor George Brown announced the encampment in the riverfront area of Kirby Park will be “thoroughly cleaned and cleared.” According to officials with Wilkes-Barre City, Mayor George Brown directed that those who stay at the riverfront area of Kirby Park be notified that the City will be coming to thoroughly […]
Additional West Nile mosquitoes found in Scranton
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Mosquitoes carrying West Nile virus were found in South Scranton and the East Mountain section. Rocco Genovese, the West Nile virus coordinator of Lackawanna County, said he collected positive mosquito samples on July 16 at Robinson Park near Yesu Drive, and at Palm Street and Crown Avenue. Officials say other positive […]
Three men from New York face charges after chase in Scranton
SCRANTON, Pa. — Three men from the Bronx, New York, face charges after a chase in Scranton last week. Police say Ismael Feliciano, 49, tried to withdraw money from an account at the Davis Street Community Bank using a fake ID on Friday. He then got in a car...
Shamokin event to showcase youth programs
Shamokin, Pa. — Celebrate and inspire the next generation with a youth programming event in Shamokin this week. The event, to be held at Illumination Station from 6-8 p.m., will showcase exciting opportunities for youth in the Shamokin area, including scholarship offerings and the launch of the Community Giving Foundation’s Youth in Philanthropy program at Shamokin High School. Entertainment will include live music from Down N' Out, and light refreshments...
ACCT Philly will pay families to foster animals to help with overcrowding concerns
Philadelphia, PA – ACCT Philly is addressing overcrowding concerns by paying people to foster animals. The organization’s new “Foster Frenzy” program is creating incentives for families to open their homes to shelter pets since the summer season is peek time for overcrowding. Foster families will receive $100 for caring for either an adult cat, or […]
Kingston PA Community Spellbound by Ithaca Shliach
Anash and bochurim of the Kingston PA community gathered for a Yud Beis Tammuz farbrengen at the Beis Moshe shul with Rabbi Eli Silberstein, shliach at Cornell University in Ithaca, NY, who shared fascinating stories late into the night. The Kingston, PA community gathered for a Yud Beis Tammuz farbrengen...
Thief steals cash from unlocked cars
Selinsgrove, Pa. — Residents in Monroe Township were missing cash after a thief broke into unlocked parked vehicles along South Maple Street. Trp. Derek Gill of state police at Selinsgrove says the unknown suspect broke into the vehicles during the overnight hours of July 18. The thief took cash and loose change from the vehicles and fled in an unknown direction. The suspect got away with $106 of cash. Anyone with information may contact PSP Selinsgrove at 570-374-8145.
LVHN opens new child care option for employees, public may be next
BETHLEHEM, Pa. — A new child care option now is available to those who work at Lehigh Valley Health Network. LVHN and River Crossing YMCA, formerly Greater Valley YMCA, on Monday cut the ribbon on the new LVHN Childcare Center in Bethlehem. The facility recently was built at the...
Employees at local school district charged for sending explicit photos to minor
Lock Haven, Pa. — Two employees for Keystone Central School District allegedly sent sexually explicit photos to a 14-year-old. Dana Ann Kitchen, 36, and Brittany Kay Koch, 29, were employed as staff support members at the school district, according to a release from the Clinton County District Attorney’s Office. Kitchen and Koch were arraigned Friday in Renovo by District Judge Frank Mills. Both women are being charged with two counts each of corruption of minors and unlawful contact with a minor. Bail is set at $25,000 monetary for Kitchen and Koch. They are scheduled to appear for a preliminary hearing in Lock Haven Tuesday, July 23, morning. Dana Ann Kitchen docket sheet Brittany Kay Koch docket sheet
Lehigh Valley market offering free space for budding entrepreneurs, ages 6-16, to sell handmade items
NAZARETH, Pa. - A popular destination for unique, locally made fashions, housewares, personal care products and more is “fostering creativity, responsibility, and community spirit” among young Lehigh Valley makers. The Hive, a market showcasing hand-crafted items from more than 100 Lehigh Valley area vendors, will host a grand...
Perfect 2 Perfect: Faxon sale
Faxon, Pa. — Our next sale is this week! Coming on Thursday, July 24, Friday, July 25 and Saturday, July 26 (if needed), this estate sale will have excellent high-quality antique and collectibles for sale! You don’t want to miss this sale since it will be loaded with genuine antiques which are sure to please both the collector and the novice alike. Whether you are looking for quality antique furniture and items or are just looking for everyday items, this sale will have a lot...
Woman charged after officer stuck with drug needle
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A woman is facing charges after police say an officer was stuck with a hypodermic needle while attempting to arrest the woman. According to Wilkes-Barre City Police, officers found a woman, later identified as Jessica Shaver, 33, of Exeter, lying on a grassy area with what appeared to be track […]
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