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Bench Warrants Issued for Mahanoy City Man
Schuylkill County Detectives have issued warrants for a Mahanoy City man. Keith Daniel Benjamin, age 40, who was last known to reside in Mahanoy City, is wanted on two active bench warrants. Benjamin is described as a White, Non-Hispanic male, 6 feet in height and weighs approximately 160 lbs. Benjamin...
Beyond the Byline: Going back to school is a good thing
WILKES-BARRE — There was a time when “back to school” meant something. It meant that summer playtime was over and schooltime was upon us. It meant that it was time to learn and move on to our next challenge. Back then, the same kids we played with...
Nanticoke celebrates Hispanic culture with first annual heritage event
Nanticoke, Luzerne Co. — Hispanic Heritage Month is a few weeks away, but the organizers of the first annual Hispanic Heritage festival in Nanticoke decided to get an earlier start. Multiple vendors and performers represented several different Hispanic countries including Mexico, Guatemala and Ecuador to name a few at...
#15 Western Wayne vs. Susquehanna
SUSQUEHANNA, Pa. — #15 Western Wayne at Susquehanna... 1st quarter Wilcats up 7-0, Sabers with the ball William Marcy throws it up towards the endzone and Joel Decker is there for the catch and the score... Susquehanna ties it up at 7. Still in the first, Western Wayne's run...
Vengeance Bluechip, I Did It Myway score in Pocono features
Wilkes-Barre, PA — Pocono Downs at Mohegan Pennsylvania held a $22,000 pace for Pennsylvania Sire Stakes-eligible three-year-old pacing males as its Saturday afternoon (August 24) feature, to possibly serve as a springboard to Sire Stakes and Stallion Series Championship racing early in September. The winner of the race, Vengeance...
Hughesville beats Montgomery 14-7
MONTGOMERY – The line between winning and losing can be very thin sometimes, and that was no more evident than in Saturday night’s season opener between neighbors Hughesville and Montgomery. In what was a relatively even game, one blown coverage resulting in the longest play of the game...
Conemaugh Township dominates West Shamokin to open Heritage Conference play
DAVIDSVILLE — Cameron Dunn returned the opening kickoff 90 yards, and Conemaugh Township never looked back giving head coach Brandon Studer his first win as a head coach in a 42-0 drubbing of West Shamokin on Friday. “We have been on the other side, and we used that as motivation in the offseason,”...
Top 5 in-state target plans dueling visits to Penn State football, West Virginia
One of the top prospects in Pennsylvania for the 2026 recruiting cycle is set to see James Franklin and the Nittany Lions in action in back-to-back weeks. Four-star Fort Cherry safety Matt Sieg will see Penn State football watch in its season opener on the road at West Virginia, as well as Week 2 in Beaver Stadium.
PA Cyber Charter advisors, counselors authorize strike
(WTAJ) — Advisors and counselors employed by PA Cyber Charter have authorized a strike after contract negotiations between them and the school have failed for over two years. Following 750 days of bargaining, with a state mediator present for some sessions, members of the PA Cyber Academic Advisors and School Counselors Education Association (PACAASCEA), representing […]
Penn State will likely take on up to $700M in debt for Beaver Stadium upgrades. How will it pay it back?
This story first appeared in The Investigator, a weekly newsletter by Spotlight PA featuring the best investigative and accountability journalism from across Pennsylvania. Sign up for free here. State College, Pa. — Penn State is prepared to take on up to $700 million in debt to renovate Beaver Stadium, a price tag drawing scrutiny at a time when the university is implementing steep budget cuts and offering buyouts to some employees. ...
Mostly clear and calm tonight; Sunday brings in more chances for sunshine
Saturday evening looks great for anyone planning some evening plans. Outdoor dinner plans will be in good shape as we continue to see mostly clear skies and overnight lows in the upper 50s. Can’t rule out some river valley across the mountains but any instances will be extremely isolated tonight. Sunday church services will go […]
Pitt's fortunes in 2024 hinge on dramatic changes on offense
Aug. 24—When Pat Narduzzi spoke to his team one day early in training camp, he made the 2024 season personal for his players. "I told the guys ... 'This is team 135. This is the 135th edition of Pitt football. The 2024 team will be one team — it's you. What are you going to do?' " Yes, Pitt football history goes all the way back to 1890 when the school was called Western University of ...
Due Diligence: Philly-born NEA president says education at stake in election
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. In addition to the thousands of delegates representing their respective states, there are hundreds of delegates who represent organizations, such as the National Education Association (NEA). Around 200 teachers — NEA members — are serving as “education” delegates, making the NEA presence larger than any state delegation except for California, Florida and Texas.
Two people rescued after Saturday morning kitchen fire
PITTSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— A house in Pittston is damaged after flames broke out along Pine Street Saturday morning. Pittston City Fire Department say firefighters were called to the 100 block of Pine Street for a working kitchen fire. When crews arrived at the scene, they found two occupants on a porch roof whom they […]
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