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Valor provides ‘happy place’ for veterans fishing at lake
It was a perfect day to enjoy fishing and the outdoors for our veterans. Valor’s fly fishing event was held for the first time Saturday at the Camp Trexler property, recently purchased by the Veteran’s Initiative, a private beneficiary, in cooperation with Valor. Two other fishing events are...
Produce and more available at Mountain Top Farmers Market
The Mountain Top Farmers Market has a little bit of something for everyone, including a variety of fruits and vegetables and crafts. The market is 9 to 1 every Sunday until October at Crestwood High School.
Tickets on sale for rail excursions to Jim Thorpe
Tickets for the 40th season of Fall Foliage passenger excursions on the Reading & Northern Railroad are on sale at www.rbmnrr-passenger.com or by calling 610-562-2102. Five weekends of excursions to Jim Thorpe originating from Reading, Pittston and Pottsville will be offered Oct. 5 through Nov. 3. Reading Outer Station on...
Neighbors of Joe Biden's childhood home react to the President's decision
SCRANTON, Pa. — A plaque marks President Joe Biden's childhood home on North Washington Avenue in Scranton. A little piece of history Jim Wassmuth just so happened to miss when he moved in a few houses down in 2020. "The thing is, I didn't know was moving into the...
Active shooter drills can traumatize students, research shows
Within my first few weeks attending the University of Scranton, a police officer came to our recreation center to provide instructions on how to respond during a school shooting. This talk included videos and photos from real shootings, while also graphically describing the actions necessary to take during such an event. I found the talk to be disturbing and frightening as it instilled a strong sense of fear within me that this situation could actually take place during my time on campus.
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Fire damages home in Pittston
PITTSTON, Pa. — Flames damaged a home in Luzerne County on Saturday. Crews were called to a home along Butler Street in the city around 1:30 p.m. "Once it got into the attic, it traveled the ridgeline, which made it a very difficult fire to fight. But after several alarms we got guys in there and started to make some headway," said Chief Frank Roman, Pittston Fire Department.
30th Corn and Clam Slam held
MAYFIELD, Pa. — It's a big party in part of Lackawanna County. The William Walker Hose Company in Mayfield hosted its annual Corn and Clam Slam this weekend. It all started Friday with plenty of food, games, and live music, plus a happy hour. This is one of the...
Duryea manufacturer to add 100 jobs as part of major expansion
A Duryea robotics and automated equipment manufacturer plans to expand and add dozens of jobs during the next three years, its leader said Friday. Michael McHale, president and CEO of Production Systems Automation Inc., announced the expansion plan during an event with Gov. Josh Shapiro. Shapiro highlighted a new state program to redevelop abandoned industrial sites that McHale said his company might tap.
Driver flown to hospital after two-vehicle crash in Luzerne County
HAZLETON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A driver was flown to the hospital after a two-vehicle crash occurred Friday in Luzerne County. According to the Hazleton City Police Department, on Friday around 5:55 a.m. officers were called to a crash in the 700 block of South Church Street or State Route 309. Officers said a dump […]
Flames spark at apartment building in Taylor
TAYLOR, Pa. — Fire damaged an apartment building in Lackawanna County. Flames broke out just before 1 p.m. Saturday along the 100 block of North Main Street in Taylor. Smoke was seen coming from the back of the building. Several fire departments responded to help put out the flames.
Kids Discovery Day held in Kingston
KINGSTON, Pa. — It was a day of family fun in Luzerne County. The Friedman Jewish Community Center in Kingston hosted Kids Discovery Day on Saturday afternoon. The event featured local law enforcement, touch a truck, and other children's activities. Organizers say the event is all about the kids.
At Wyoming Area, they still call him 'Coach': Paul Marranca honored with facility naming
Though the Wyoming Area football program’s state championship in 2019 came more than a decade after Paul Marranca passed the head coach headset to Randy Spencer, the title is part of Marranca’s legacy. Here’s another part: Thursday the Wyoming Area Football Alumni Association dedicated the school’s weight room as the Paul Marranca Performance Center. And another: though separated by time, Marranca stepped down as head coach in 2007, and distance, he lives in Arizona, the Warrior coaching staff and the football alumni still call him “Coach.”
The Creative Touch hosts succulent workshop to benefit I Picture Hope
PLAINS — Floral and plant shop The Creative Touch hosted a succulent workshop Sunday with all proceeds benefiting I Picture Hope, a local nonprofit that offers free photo shoots to those affected by cancer to help them build back confidence and once again feel comfortable in their own skin.
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