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Colonel Custard's moment nestled in claw machine's stuffies elevates Pa. groundhog into icon
Some frozen custard and mini-golf customers in Pennsylvania have made a startling discovery that elevated a humble groundhog to icon status. Some players were maneuvering a mechanical claw to pluck stuffed animals from the glass game case two weeks ago when they realized a real live groundhog was blinking back at them.
Team Texas beats Team Pennsylvania in 2024 Little League World Series: 4 things to know
Team Texas might have had the most impressive 2024 Little League World Series win of any U.S. squad on Thursday, thanks to a hoard of home runs and a string of strikeouts. "Watch out for Texas," an ESPN announcer proclaimed after Texas' dominant 9-0 win vs. Team Pennsylvania. According to the ESPN...
Warning issued about state rules and broadband costs
(The Center Square) — As plans for an infusion of federal money to expand broadband in Pennsylvania continue, a telecom trade group warns of state rules that could handicap that very expansion. As the Broadband Communications Association of Pennsylvania sees it, the state’s insistence on classifying workers as linemen, which drives up the price of the required wage, will hold the state back when federal funding rolls out over the next few years. ...
Gun seized at Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Airport
AVOCA, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — TSA officers at Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport reported a gun was seized from luggage on Thursday. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers intercepted a .380 caliber handgun loaded with six bullets at the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport checkpoint on August 15. The weapon was caught as the man, a resident of Harveys Lake, […]
PUC will reconsider water rate hike in Scranton
The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission granted the City of Scranton’s motion to reconsider big increases in water rates of Pennsylvania American Water, but also allowed the new rates to take effect now as previously scheduled.
Coroner rules suicide in shooting investigated Thursday in Pocono Township
One person is dead after a shooting in Pocono Township. According to Monroe County Coroner Thomas Yanac, the shooting was a suicide. No additional details about the victim were released by Yanac. "This was an isolated incident, resulting in a family tragedy, and did not pose a danger to the general public or anyone outside...
Wyalusing School District changes cell phone policy ahead of new school year
Wyalusing Valley Junior/Senior High School will be implementing new cell phone guidelines for the upcoming school year. According to the school district, cell phones will be prohibited in the school building and on campus including in classrooms, study halls, hallways, gyms, locker rooms and bathrooms during school hours unless specifically allowed by administration.
Viral post begs for info on missing dad Brian Posch – but officials warn it’s a sick scam months after he was found dead
POLICE have warned the public about a viral scam urging people to look for a missing Pennsylvania man. Brian Posch, 36, went missing on April 5, 2024, but was found dead inside his truck, submerged in a river four days later. A viral social media post claims Posch is still missing, though he was found […]
Scrap Cars Catch Fire at Madison Twp. Auto Parts Business
Madison Twp., MI – Several scrap vehicles caught fire at Dusseau Auto Parts located off of Treat Highway in Madison Township Thursday afternoon. Madison Township Fire Chief Nic Wilson told WLEN News on the scene that they were dispatched at 1:05pm. Wilson said that at the time of the call for the fire at Dusseau’s, they were working on a barn fire in the Morenci area.
A Testament to Creative Excellence: WVIA Stands Out with Five Public Media Award Nominations
Pittston, PA – The National Educational Telecommunications Association (NETA) has announced that WVIA has been nominated for five NETA Public Media Awards. This year is the 56th Annual Public Media Awards. This recognition celebrates WVIA's dedication to excellence and innovation in public media, underscoring the station’s role as an innovator in delivering compelling and transformative content.
Local law enforcement helping to coordinate security plans for Trump visit
WILKES-BARRE TWP. — The Pennsylvania State Police will assist the United States Secret Service, Wilkes-Barre Township Police Department and other agencies with safety and security of a visit to Mohegan Sun Arena by former president Donald Trump. The visit will include temporary delays and closures on Interstate 81 and...
Gov. Josh Shapiro awarded $1.5 million to grow Pennsylvania’s special ed workforce, but Philly’s public schools didn’t apply
Sign up for Chalkbeat Philadelphia’s free newsletter to keep up with the city’s public school system.A new $1.5 million state grant offered school districts and universities across Pennsylvania a chance for funding to grow their special education workforce. But, despite a dire special education teaching shortage, the Philadelphia school district chose not to apply.The Developing Future Special Educators Grant, awarded by the Pennsylvania Department of Education, provides school districts and universities with up to $20,000 over a two-year period to establish “experiential learning” programs for high school and college students interested in pursuing a career in special education.Overall, 77 districts,...
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