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Montour County Coroner Seeks Info on Sunbury Man
DANVILLE – The Montour County Coroner’s Office is currently attempting to locate any known relatives of Charles Caputo from the Sunbury area. He is 70 years old, and his last known residence is on South Front Street. Coroner Scott Lynn says anyone with information on this man is...
PA nursing facility employees awarded historic $35.8 million judgement for stolen wages
Pittsburgh, Pa. (WJET/WFXP) — After a five-year legal battle, a federal court in Pittsburgh has awarded one of the largest wage recovery judgments in U.S. history to current and former employees of 15 residential skilled nursing, rehabilitation and assisted living facilities. The United States Department of Labor (DOL) announced Tuesday the court awarded $35.8 million […]
Penn State ‘Clark Kent’ an Olympic hero: ‘Activated like a sleeper agent’ | Today in Pa.
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Towanda man dies after being hit by vehicle, driver charged with DUI homicide
TOWANDA, Pa. (WETM) — A Towanda man was hit by a drunk driver and killed while standing next to his parked car on Tuesday night, and two others were injured, police say. The driver is facing multiple charges. According to the Pennsylvania State Police Department, Charles F. Scott, 39, of Columbia Cross Roads, was driving […]
Statewide Candidates Speak at Picnic in Lock Haven
LOCK HAVEN-Statewide Democratic candidates made Clinton County their dinner stop on the second leg of a 7 county weekend in Northern Pennsylvania. Over 80 local democrats gathered to enjoy a picnic and meet with Eugene DePasquale, candidate for Attorney General, Malcolm Kenyatta, candidate for Auditor General and Erin McClelland, candidate for Pennsylvania Treasurer. Keir Bradford-Grey, who ran in the primary for attorney general, traveled with the candidates this weekend to support the ticket and thank the voters of Clinton County.
Two central Pa. umpires set to take Little League’s biggest stage in Williamsport: ‘It’s a lifetime experience’
When the Little League World Series kicks off in August, central Pa. will be represented in a not-so-obvious way. Two veteran umpires from the area will be making calls on the field as 20 teams from across the world will be vying for a championship. If you purchase a product...
Illegal poaching happens in Pennsylvania. A retired wildlife officer details encounters
While the majority of hunters follow the rules, there are people out under the cover of darkness illegally killing wildlife in Pennsylvania, including deer. Timothy “Tim” Flanigan, a retired wildlife conservation officer with the Pennsylvania Game Commission has recounted his experiences trying to catch poachers. ...
Wayne County YMCA planning move, expansion including indoor pool
Eric Linde, representing the YMCA board of directors, gave an update to Honesdale Borough Council on July 22 on plans to eventually relocate the Wayne County YMCA to a new, larger facility they plan to build in Cherry Ridge Township about three miles from the present location at 105 Park Street. More...
A Hobby Lobby store is coming to the Honesdale area
Hobby Lobby is coming to the Route 6 Mall near Honesdale. The arts and crafts retailer is leasing most of the former Kmart store site at the far right end of the mall, as seen from the parking lot. Texas Township Code Enforcement Officer Robert Bates confirmed Monday that Hobby Lobby was issued...
USDA sends $1.45 million to Pennsylvania for energy projects
(The Center Square) — The latest round of federal grants has sent $1.45 million to four projects in Pennsylvania to boost renewal energy and efficiency efforts. Half of the money goes to Reinford Farms, a dairy farm and trucking business in Mifflintown to replace a motor for its anaerobic digester, which breaks down food and […]
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