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Former Ben Franklin store space gets new tenant
Muncy, Pa. — The former Ben Franklin store in Clarkstown won't be vacant much longer, as a furniture store plans to move in. Renn's Electronics & More, currently located at Susquehanna Valley Mall near Selinsgrove, will be moving into the 12,500 square-foot space at the plaza along Route 442 just outside of Muncy. Ben Franklin, a variety and crafts store, originally opened in 1981. In May, owner Gary Peck announced...
'Stomachs of steel:' Allentown Fair hosts Scrapple-eating contest, no forks needed
ALLENTOWN, PA. — In a matter of minutes, Josh Kraty used his hands to stuff close to three pounds of scrapple into his mouth. Months of stomach expansion training led up to that victorious moment. Two seats down, Allentown Mayor Matt Tuerk stuck a fork in the meat and...
Schuylkill County Detectives Seek Tamaqua Man
Schuylkill County Detectives are asking the public to help locate man last known to reside in Tamaqua. Isaih Antonio Blankson, age 22, currently has an active bench warrant after he failed to appear at the Schuylkill County Courthouse on February 27, 2024 for Jury Selection for a trial of his.
Man charged for stabbing in Sunbury
Sunbury, Pa. — A woman's son allegedly stabbed her boyfriend after the couple had been arguing at a business Sunbury. Marquis McDowell, 28, admitted he pierced his mother's boyfriend with a box cutter shortly before 7 p.m. on Aug. 28, according to the affidavit. McDowell's mother and her boyfriend had been arguing all day at their residence on Market Street and after the woman threatened to call police, her boyfriend told her if she did, one of them would be "leaving in a body bag." ...
Knoebels Announces September and October Events
Though Labor Day will mark the end of daily operation at Knoebels, there’s plenty of fun in store at Knoebels in September and October. Knoebels has announced its fall events, including September Weekends, Doggie Dive, Knoebel Lumber 5K, and Hallo-Fun. Knoebels is open weekends in September with ride passes...
LHU Field Hockey kicked off the 2024 season by hosting #10 Syracuse
LOCK HAVEN– The Lock Haven field hockey team (0-1 overall) kicked off its 2024 season by hosting No. 10 Syracuse (1-0 overall) in a non-conference NCAA Division I clash at Charlotte Smith Field today (Friday, Aug. 30). The visitors led 5-0 at halftime on the way to the 9-0 season-opening victory.
Week 2 of HS football on 28/22 Friday Night Sports Show
EYEWITNESS SPORTS (WBRE/WYOU)— It’s the second week of high school football and the 28/22 Friday Night Sports Show is back with final scores and game highlights. Week two under the Friday Night Lights is all wrapped up, see what you missed, and check out the final scores.
Trump Tells Rally Crowd ‘You Have Smart Ones’ And Black Congressman Byron Donalds Is One of Them
Trump said of prominent Black supporter Rep. Byron Donalds (R-FL) "That one is smart!" — adding "You have smart ones" without specifying what the "ones" were. The post Trump Tells Rally Crowd ‘You Have Smart Ones’ And Black Congressman Byron Donalds Is One of Them first appeared on Mediaite.
Bellefonte improves to 2-0, tops Chestnut Ridge
BELLEFONTE- With the foundation built in the Bellefonte football squads new culture last season, the results have been starting to blossom with the Red Raiders impressive start. After defeating a tough Central team on the road to open their 2024 campaign, Bellefonte had its second tough opponent in as many...
Scranton detective critically wounded in shooting files lawsuit against accused shooter's parents
SCRANTON, Pa. — Note: The above video is from an earlier story. A Scranton police detective critically wounded in a shooting this year has filed a lawsuit against the accused gunman’s parents for not taking better care to make sure a revolver did not end up in his hands.
Gettysburg restaurant closed “for the foreseeable future”
GETTYSBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — A local American-style restaurant in Gettysburg recently announced that they have closed their doors. Food 101, which is located at 101 Chambersburg Street in Gettysburg, is a local eatery that has been offering scratch-made cuisines since 2015. Earlier today on August 30, Food 101 shared...
Fired Pa. university dean awarded nearly $4M in retaliation suit seeks additional $500K
A former Bloomsburg University dean awarded nearly $4 million by a jury is seeking almost $500,000 more. Jeffrey Krug in a motion filed Friday in U.S. Middle District Court, claims he should receive an additional $290,458 to compensate him for the negative tax consequences of a lump sum award for back pay and front pay.
Young Wildcats show improvements in loss at Bloomsburg
BLOOMSBURG- Central Mountain’s football growing pains continued on Friday night at Bloomsburg. The Wildcats would continue to improve in small margins, despite being handed a 41-7 loss to the Panthers in a PHAC cross divisional meeting. Bloomsburg quarterback Wyatt Brosious was on target all night long for the solid...
Anthony Gilbert-Brown, 29, Of York Found With Shank: Usdoj
Anthony Gilbert-Brown, 29, a federal inmate incarcerated at FCI Schuylkill in Minersville, was indicted Wednesday, Aug. 28 by a federal grand jury on the charge of possession of a weapon, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office. The indictment charges Gilbert-Brown with possessing a prohibited object designed to be used as...
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