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Rite Aid to close 16 more stores, including 4 in Pa.
Pharmaceutical chain Rite Aid plans to close 16 more stores, including four locations in Pennsylvania. The stores are located in Schuylkill, Philadelphia, Wayne and Lehigh counties. In a bankruptcy filing earlier this week, Rite Aid said it plans to close the following stores in Pennsylvania:. 500 N. Claude Lord Blvd.,...
Police: Pike man who stabbed grandmother, set body on fire believed she was the devil
A Pike County man allegedly stabbed his grandmother, set her on fire and told Pennsylvania State Police troopers that he believed that she was the devil. George F. Sisco, 28, of Milford, is charged with criminal homicide in the death of Margie S. Finlay, 67, of Milford, according to a news release from PSP Troop R.
Grandson allegedly stabs grandmother to death
MILFORD TOWNSHIP, PIKE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A man is charged after state police said he killed his 67-year-old grandmother because he believed she was the devil. According to the Pennsylvania State Police-Blooming Grove Friday around 11:49 a.m. police charged 28-year-old George F. Sisco with the homicide of his grandmother in their home in Milford Township. […]
Residents get the skinny on the Skinners Falls Bridge
The potential future of the Skinners Falls Bridge, which connects Sullivan County in New York with Wayne County in Pennsylvania, was distilled to posters on easels on Thursday night in Narrowsburg in a setting that resembled a science fair. The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation eschewed a customary public hearing to...
Agricultural Conservation Assistance Program offered to Wayne County farmers
Here's a chance for farmers and others with active agricultural property in Wayne County to receive assistance in putting into place best management practices for agricultural operations. Applications are due April 30 at 4:30 p.m. at the Wayne Conservation District office for the Agricultural Conservation Assistance Program (ACAP). An on-farm pre-application meeting with District Staff is required. ...
NEPA man sentenced for fatal car crash in Lackawanna County
A Lackawanna County man has been sentenced to 1 to 4 years in prison after causing a crash that killed one person in July of 2021. James Gerrity of Dunmore, was convicted for crossing over a median and hitting Mary and Lou Radell on State Route 6 in Wayne County. Mary Radell survived, but Lou Radell died from his injuries while being operated on at the hospital. Gerrity was sentenced to 12 months to 48 months in Wayne County Correctional Facility on one count of homicide by vehicle, one count of aggravated assault by vehicle, and one count of involuntary manslaughter.
Driver arrested, meth and various drugs seized
CARBONDALE, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police arrested a driver during a traffic stop after allegedly he was found with meth and various drugs. The Carbondale Police Department says they arrested Kevin Nealon on April 19 during a traffic stop for a traffic infraction. After speaking with Nealon officers said they suspected he was involved in “criminal […]
Roz Mikulak and Brenna Dahlgren lead Honesdale's girls varsity track & field team
HONESDALE — The Hornets may be struggling a bit in Lackawanna League girls track & field action, but two talented student-athletes are putting up big numbers in multiple individual events. Honesdale’s Roz Mikulak and Brenna Dahlgren are both battle-tested veterans and each is peaking at the perfect time as...
Dante at Dessin Animal Shelter | 16 To The Rescue
DYBERRY, Pa. — In this week's 16 to the Rescue, we meet a 6-year-old dog named Dante. "He's like a big giant puppy. I mean, he's big, but when he sits down, he gets really small," said Linda Gambone, Dessin Animal Shelter. Dante is a cattle dog mix, but...
Harmony in the Woods has returning favorites, new performers in summer 2024 lineup
Harmony in the Woods, an outdoor amphitheater in the Hawley/Lake Wallenpaupack region of the northern Poconos, has announced its fourth season lineup for 2024. In a press release, Harmony in the Woods' Creative Director Jill Carletti detailed the 2024 season, featuring artists she scheduled over the winter. New performances include the Southern blues soul singer Eddie 9V; country singer Tyler Reese Tritt, daughter of country legend Travis Tritt; and the French/American singer Laura Anglade.
Man sentenced for hiding body after deadly drug overdose
PIKE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Court officials report a man has been sentenced for hiding a woman’s body after a deadly overdose. According to Pike County District Attorney, 31-year-old Sean Engle of Tafton, was sentenced to probation for 18 months and fined $800.00 for the crimes of abuse of a corpse Pennsylvania State Police responded to […]
Afterschool programs in 24 schools in jeopardy of shutting down after state money is redirected
LUZERNE COUNTY, Pa. — It's after-school classrooms and summer programs where some of our most at-risk kids come to learn. But, more importantly, have a safe space when they're not in school. Rachel Strucko is the executive director of the SHINE after-school program. "We believe in it. It changes...
Sterling Township voting error caught; Olsommer wins special election, Republican primary
A mistake at the polling place in Sterling Township on Tuesday, April 23, resulted in 24 voters casting votes twice in the special election to fill former state Rep. Joe Adams' unexpired term in the 139th District. Wayne County election officials said that the error, once discovered, was properly reported immediately to the county election office.
Catholic Charities announces drug awareness poster winners (VIDEO)
MONTICELLO- Catholic Charities of Orange and Sullivan Counties announced their 29th annual poster contest winners on Friday at the Sullivan County Government Center in Monticello. There were two first-place prizes, two second-place prizes, two third-place prizes, and several honorable mention posters on display. There were also two grand prize winners,...
Everyone is welcome at Frank's Place. Meet one of their best workers.
SIMPSON, Pennsylvania — Frank's Place in Simpson is known for its huge menu. The owners pride themselves on having something for everyone, and even if there's not, just ask. They also pride themselves on being a place for everyone, and that means a little more to them this month—Autism Acceptance Month.
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