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Local man charged with robbery and assault after police chase in Luzerne County
A heavy police presence in Glen Lyon Monday afternoon ended in an arrest. According to reports, Joshua Goodwin of Wilkes-Barre, was apprehended about 12 p.m. after a several hour search that began on Orchard Street in Newport Township, with Goodwin assaulting a woman, then stealing a Nanticoke police cruiser. Police say a woman who was with Goodwin, Melanie Hunter Miscavage, 52, of Glen Lyon, conspired with him in the burglary. Goodwin was arraigned by District Judge Michael Dotzel of Wilkes-Barre Township on several counts, including aggravated assault and simple assault, two counts of terroristic threats, and one count each of robbery, burglary, criminal trespass, robbery of a motor vehicle, and Miscavage was arraigned on charges of criminal conspiracy to commit burglary, criminal conspiracy to commit robbery and hindering apprehension. Both are locked up at the Luzerne County Correctional Facility.
47th Annual Library Tent Book Sale
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The first official day of an annual community book sale is in the books. Good weather and a good crowd greeted bookworms for the opening day of the 47th annual Osterhout Free Library 47th Annual Tent Book Sale. Saturday’s event follows a soft opening which was held Friday with a […]
Preparations underway for Fireman's Picnic in Pittston Township
PITTSTON TOWNSHIP, PA — Rides are on the rise in Luzerne County. From towers to teacups, a long-standing tradition in Pittston Township is taking shape. "A lot of the older people in the community probably remember it. A lot of the younger kids, it may be their first time. So, we're hoping to just create some memories and traditions for everybody," said Ben Pace, a Pittston Township firefighter.
In wake of strip mall fire, Berks ARL cares for displaced birds
BERN TWP., Pa. – The Animal Rescue League of Berks County is taking care of birds from the Perfect Match Pet Shop in Exeter Township. This comes after a fire happened at the strip mall where the shop is located on Perkiomen Avenue around 3 p.m. Tuesday. "We were...
Indicators 2024: Data shows regional population shift
WILKES-BARRE — According to The Institute’s chief operating officer, Jill Avery-Stoss, demographics describe the features of a community. Each year, The Institute — a regional nonprofit that specializes in community-based research — publishes a series of indicators. These indicators are data points that can be used to explore changes and emerging trends in Northeast Pennsylvania.
One man dead, One woman hospitalized after SWAT standoff
Scranton, Lackawanna Co. — SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY(WOLF) — Just after 10 am Saturday morning with multiple police agencies, neighbors and fire crews. When officers arrived on scene, a 27-year-old woman with a gunshot wound exited the home on Pine Street and was transported to the hospital for non-life threatening injuries.
First responders recognized at Railriders game
MOOSIC, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Much more than just baseball at PNC Field in Moosic. Local first responders were honored for their brave acts of Service. A firefighter who saved a police officer’s life a few years ago was among those to be recognized. Ahead of Friday night’s Railriders game, Geisinger staff presented several awards […]
Senior Farmers Market Voucher Snafu
PLAINS TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE CO. (WOLF) — “Getting the vouchers has suddenly become a little difficult,” says David DeCosmo. The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, in conjunction with the Department of Aging and local Area Agencies on Aging, offers money to seniors to be used at local farmers' markets.
Farmers Market returning to Wilkes-Barre
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Diamond City announced the return of the annual farmers market. The market runs every Thursday through November 14, and offers fresh fruits and veggies, food, and live entertainment. The Wilkes-Barre Farmers Market will begin on Thursday, June 20.
Firefighters extinguish bathroom fire at Luzerne County senior care facility
KINGSTON, LUZERNE CO. (WOLF) — Firefighters responded to a senior care nursing facility in Luzerne County Wednesday night. According to the Kingston Forty Fort Fire Department, on Wednesday around 9:30 p.m., crews were dispatched to the Serenity Care Nursing Facility at 700 3rd Ave. in Kingston. The department said...
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