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Fire crews respond to blaze in Wayne County
WAYNE COUNTY, Pa. — Fire crews battled a blaze in Wayne County. Flames broke out shortly after 8 p.m. Sunday along J and J Road in Salem Township near Hamlin. Several crews from Lackawanna and Wayne counties were on scene for hours battling the flames. There is no word...
Honesdale native Philip D. Cordaro promoted to Army colonel in Hawaii
A Honesdale native, Philip D. Cordaro, has advanced in the Army to the rank of colonel while stationed in Hawaii. Cordaro entered the Army right after graduation in 1996 from Honesdale High School. Cordaro, now 46, has served 23 years and has deployed to operations in Albania, Kosovo, Iraq and Afghanistan.
Sidney Woman Gets Prison Time for Selling Drugs
A Sidney woman has been sentenced to half a dozen years in state prison after she sold drugs in Sidney. According to the Delaware County District Attorney, Mary E. Cutting sold fentanyl to a state police officer in January 2023. A few days after that sale, she sold fentanyl and meth to state police.
Sidney Police Ask for Help Locating Robbery Suspect
The Village of Sidney Police Department is asking for the public's help in identifying a suspect on a robbery that occurred Friday. According to police, at approximately 1:38 P.M. police were alerted to an armed robbery at the Smiley's Convenience Store at 17 West Main Street. Police say the suspect...
'Inappropriate material' shown to students at Susquehanna Twp. SD by contracted employee
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHP) — Susquehanna Township School District released a statement to local families concerning reports of a contracted employee of the Thomas Holtzman Elementary School showing “inappropriate material” to students. The administration’s statement assures families and caregivers that the incident was handled promptly in accordance with...
Sidney Man Sentenced to State Prison on Drug Charge
A Sidney man has been sentenced to prison after admitting to possessing and intending to sell meth in Sidney last fall. According to the Delaware County District Attorney, Justin T. Baker was sentenced to 2.5 years in prison and 1 year of post-release supervision. Baker admitted to possessing meth and intending to sell it in Sidney in September 2023. He was previously convicted of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the 5th degree.
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...
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.
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.
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