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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...
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 […]
'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...
Phil Jones Memorial Youth Bowling Tournament announces scholarship winners
Carbondale, Lackawanna Co. — Sunday the winners of the 2nd Annual Phil Jones Memorial Youth Scholarship Bowling Tournament were announced at Valley Bowling in Carbondale. The first place winners of the two age divisions received scholarship money raised by the Friends of Phil Memorial Committee. The Phil Jones Memorial...
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.
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. ...
Grants denied, threatening the closure of Northeast Pennsylvania after-school programs
Hazleton, Luzerne Co. — Northeast Pennsylvania after school programs are at risk of closing their doors after not receiving grant money from the state. Almost 2000 kids are at risk of losing their after-school education program across 24 school districts. “It was so successful, experts looked at it and...
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...
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.
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...
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