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Honesdale man sentenced to up to 10 years in prison for assault, restraint

HONESDALE, WAYNE CO. (WOLF) — A 50-year-old Honesdale man was sentenced to 64 to 128 months in state prison for aggravated assault, unlawful restraint and terroristic threats. President Judge Janine Edwards sentenced Jason J. Van-Valkenburg on Nov. 5. His sentence includes consecutive prison terms of 48 to 96 months...

Honesdale, PA · 2d
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Scranton's First Wawa Nears Finish Line on Moosic Street, Construction Could Be Completed in December

The Wawa building is nearing completion at the corner of Moosic Street and Meadow Avenue, marking Lackawanna County's first store from the convenience chain as it edges toward opening. The surrounding construction site remains active. A Scranton city official said the developer had indicated that construction might be completed in...

Scranton, PA · 15h
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Luzerne County identifies 10 high-priority bridges with serious or poor ratings

While there are many bridge repair and replacement needs, Luzerne County has identified 10 spans as the highest priority based on their seriou

Luzerne County, PA · 13h

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Attempted robbery investigation at Turkey Hill

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police are currently investigating an attempted robbery at Turkey Hill in Scranton on Thursday. Investigators on scene confirmed with 28/22 News that an attempted robbery occurred at Turkey Hill on Mulberry Street in the morning hours on Nov. 12 Details on the incident are limited. We will update you with […]

Scranton, PA · 2d

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After 6 months, I-81 southbound traffic pattern to return to normal Monday

DUNMORE, LACKAWANNA CO. (WOLF) — The original traffic pattern on Interstate 81 southbound between the I-81/I-84/Route 6 interchange and the President Biden Expressway will resume Monday evening, Nov. 16, PennDOT said. The change affects the construction zone in Lackawanna County. Message boards will alert drivers on I-81 and I-84...

Lackawanna County, PA · 1d

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Residents question environmental impact of Scott Township warehouse campus construction

SCOTT TOWNSHIP, LACKAWANNA CO. (WOLF) — Herb Grayek has lived in Scott Township for 25 years. He says what should have been a quiet retirement changed when construction began on an industrial warehouse campus near his property. He also says township officials have not been transparent. “They didn't mention...

Scott Township, PA · 1d

Tri-County Independent

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Wayne County man gets prison time after staple gun attack on woman

A Wayne County man has been sentenced to at least five years and four months in a state correctional facility for abuse of a woman that went so far as attacking her with a staple gun. The Wayne County District Attorney’s Office announced that Jason J. Van-Valkenburg, 50, appeared before Wayne County Court of Common Pleas President Judge Janine Edwards on Nov. 5 for sentencing. He was ordered to state prison for 64 to 128 months for a second-degree felony of aggravated assault and two first-degree misdemeanor counts of unlawful restraint and terroristic threats. Van-Valkenburg entered a guilty plea on Sept. 10. According to the affidavit filed by Pennsylvania State Police Trooper Robi Wareham, the trooper was dispatched to Fork Mountain Road in Manchester Township shortly after 3 p.m. Dec. 5, 2025, for an “inactive domestic.” The trooper arrived and spoke with the victim, a woman who said that she was having issues with her boyfriend, Van-Valkenberg, for several days. She said that Van-Valkenberg “has been using meth since October” which was “creating severe paranoia,” the affidavit says. She said that on Dec. 4, Van-Valkenberg was giving her a ride to work but would not allow her to take a

Wayne County, PA · 2d

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PA American Water to close Scranton road for work

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A block of North Washington Avenue in downtown Scranton will be closed Monday and water service will be paused as Pennsylvania American Water crews begin a $5 million water main replacement project. Starting around 10 a.m., North Washington Avenue will be closed between Lackawanna Avenue and Biden Street, according to […]

Scranton, PA · 1d

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Perforated metal pioneer Hendrick celebrates 150 years

Perforated and fabricated metal products provider Hendrick is celebrating its 150th anniversary in 2026. Congratulations!. Founded in 1876 in Carbondale, Pa., where the company continues to operate today, Hendrick has expanded from perforated metal manufacturing into a company with three divisions: Hendrick Manufacturing, Hendrick Screen, and Hendrick Architectural. “As we...

Carbondale, PA · 2d

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Pennsylvania’s second-biggest lake drowned a whole valley to make 52 miles of shoreline

Lake Wallenpaupack stretches 13 miles through the Pocono Mountains of northeastern Pennsylvania, and you can spend a full weekend here without running out of water to cover. The lake sits near the town of Hawley, right where Pike and Wayne counties meet, and it holds more than 5,700 acres of open water with 52 miles of shoreline cutting in and out of coves.

Pennsylvania · 2d

Times Leader

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Luzerne County couple killed in New Jersey crash

A Luzerne County couple, engaged to be married, were killed when the vehicle they were passengers in was struck by another car in New Jersey.

Luzerne County, PA · 2d

WBRE

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District Playoffs crown champions across NEPA

(WBRE/WYOU)— Week 12 kicked off across NEPA with District II, IV, and XI crowning champions. Likewise, a handful of semifinal games took place throughout the 570. Plus, a pair of PIAA Sub-Regionals headline this week’s action from under the Friday night lights. Check out all the highlights, and get all the final scores from all […]

Wyoming, PA · 1d

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Lackawanna County Fix-It Fair Helps Repair Items & Reduce Waste

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA CO. (WOLF) — Saturday at Johnson College was filled with repairs at the first free community Fix It Fair organized by Lackawanna County, the city of Scranton, and Johnson College. "We all came together, and when we were picking a date for the event, I said we...

Scranton, PA · 16h

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An Arctic Assault North Pocono Storms Past Valley View, 42-0

North Pocono delivered a statement performance against Valley View, dominating from start to finish in a convincing 42-0 victory. The Trojans showcased an explosive offense, a physical defense, and contributions from multiple players as they put together a complete performance on the football field. First Quarter: Wolff Gets the Trojans...

Archbald, PA · 1d

NewsRadio WILK

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NEPA High School Football Playoffs: Dunmore Takes on Lakeland Live Tonight on WILK Newsradio

NEPA High School Football Playoffs: Dunmore Takes on Lakeland Live Tonight on WILK Newsradio

Dunmore, PA · 1d

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Work continues on Archbald Borough Veterans Monument Park

The art of remembrance: Work continues on Archbald Borough Veterans Monument Park. Ten years, $1.5 million, and countless hours of volunteer effort have gone into building the park on Kennedy Drive. It's projected to be completed in Spring 2027, but the park is open to the public now. PASNAP union...

Archbald, PA · 1d

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Mohegan Pennsylvania, the state's first casino, celebrates 20 years

The Mohegan Tribe of Connecticut brought gaming to Pennsylvania 20 years ago, opening the state’s first casino with just more than 1,000 slot machines at a harness racing track, as its first venture beyond the tribal land. Two decades later, Mohegan Pennsylvania, located on 400 acres on Route 315...

Plains Township, PA · 2d

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Coffee for a Cause brings crowds to Scranton cafe

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Some unlikely faces were behind the counter at a local coffee shop on Friday: Officers with the Scranton Police Department. Officers served up brews at Bailey’s Cafe and Events in downtown Scranton. It’s all part of the second annual Coffee for a Cause event where first responders compete to see […]

Scranton, PA · 1d

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Lackawanna Pro Bono celebrates 29 years of service at annual fundraising gala

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA CO. (WOLF) — Lackawanna Pro Bono marked 29 years of advancing equal access to justice at its 18th annual fundraising gala Thursday evening at the Scranton Cultural Center. Each year, Lackawanna Pro Bono honors community leaders for their service through the Attorney Robert W. Munley Distinguished Service...

Scranton, PA · 2d

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The Wright Center for Community Health Tunkhannock earns inaugural Value-Based Care Champions award

The Wright Center for Community Health presented its Value-Based Care Champions award to its Tunkhannock location, recognizing clinical excellence, measurable progress, and a commitment to transforming patient care. Presented quarterly by The Wright Center for Community Health executives, the award honors the community health center that demonstrates the greatest growth...

Tunkhannock, PA · 2d