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PHOTOS: Reported tornado hits Pennsylvania town
MAHANOY CITY, Pa. (WHTM) — Emergency crews in Schuylkill County are assessing damage after a reported tornado moved through the lower anthracite region Monday. Minor damage has been reported across the Mahanoy City’s west end. The sign at the Dollar General at Centre and D Streets was damaged,...
Pottsville man charged with choking girlfriend in overnight assault
A Pottsville man was charged with strangulation and other crimes after police said he fled on foot when they investigated a domestic disturbance early Monday. Police said they responded at 304 Fairview St., Pottsville, at about 2:20 a.m. for a domestic disturbance in progress. While en route, officers were advised the male actor, later identified as Dezmond Sharmar Reams, 30, had left the residence, according to police Detective Joseph Welsh.
Hometown heroes banner on display in Schuylkill County
SCHUYLKILL HAVEN, SCHUYLKILL COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — On Memorial Day, events are happening across our region to honor those who have given their lives for our freedom. One borough in Schuylkill County is putting the faces of those who have served on display. Pancakes are on the menu at Schuylkill Haven High School on Monday morning. […]
Police: Man charged at officers with hatchet, threatened to blow up propane tanks in Lehighton
LEHIGHTON, Pa. — Police in the Poconos say a man charged at police officers with a hatchet in his hand, after lighting multiple fires in a wooded area and threatening officers. The man, whom police did not name, is charged with aggravated assault and causing or risking a catastrophe,...
Music in the Park in Lehighton
LEHIGHTON, Pa. — It was the start of an outdoor concert series over the weekend in Carbon County. The Lehighton Borough Parks & Recreation Board puts on the shows at the Lehighton Park Amphitheater. Saturday's act was the Belle Tones in Carbon County.
Former Pa. state Rep. Frank W. Yandrisevits dies
NORTHAMPTON, Pa. - A former Pennsylvania state representative and a resident of Northampton County has died. Attorney Frank W. Yandrisevits, 69, of Northampton, died on Monday, May 20, according to his obituary. He served as a state representative in the Pennsylvania Legislature from 1984 to 1990 and 1992 to 1994.
State police: Missing Lower Macungie man located
L. MACUNGIE TWP., Pa. — Pennsylvania State Police are asking for the public's help to find a missing man from Lower Macungie Township, Lehigh County. According to police, 47-year-old Andrew Balik was last seen at his residence in the 3000 block of Coventry Drive around 7:15 p.m. Sunday. Police say they responded to the area around 10 p.m.
Coroner called to an incident near Lehigh River
CARBON COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A coroner has been called to the scene of a tubing incident near the Lehigh River. According to Carbon County Communications Center, the incident happened around 1:20 p.m. along the Lehigh River near Lehighton. Officials confirm a coroner and dive teams from multiple agencies have been called to the scene. The […]
One dead after a fatal DUI crash in Carbon County
MAHONING TOWNSHIP, CARBON COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Pennsylvania State Police say one person is dead after a fatal crash Friday evening involving alcohol. According to the Lehigh Valley Coroner Office, 36-year-old Trevor Hunsicker, of Kingston, died at Lehigh Valley Cedar Crest due to traumatic injuries during the crash. His death has been ruled an accident. According to […]
Freeland holds 25th annual Pub Run
Over 400 participants traveled around Freeland for their 25th annual Pub Run. This is their third and final day of Memorial Weekend events to celebrate with the community. Runners stopped by eight local drink establishments for the run. “Feels good to bring out the community together, to celebrate the together...
Family forced from West Hazleton home
WEST HAZLETON, Pa. — A family is out of a home after a fire early Sunday in Luzerne County. Crews responded to the place along Winters Avenue in West Hazleton just after 3:30 a.m. The first firefighters on the scene quickly called for more help. Units from the City...
Carbon County Sports Hall of Fame inducts new members
LEHIGHTON, Pa. — The Carbon County Sports Hall of Fame inducted 21 new members today from a wide range of sports, including players, coaches, and even officials who have made an impact in their career. One of those members of the 2024 class is Lehighton native and current NFL official Duane Heydt.
In Carbon County, five people died in five wrecks in the span of a week
CARBON COUNTY, Pa. — In one case, a motorcyclist crashed into a vehicle. In another, a train struck a woman while she walked near tracks. In one week this month, five people died in five different wrecks in Carbon County, law enforcement and death investigation reports show. Six people have died in crashes this year, according to state police data.
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