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Corrected. Pike County Election Results

Update: The Pike County Courier originally reported that Rob Bresnahan won re-election in the 8th Congressional District. The original report was using data for Pike County voters only. The article has been updated to reflect the voting data for the whole district. As of press time, these are the unofficial...

Pike County, PA · 2d
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Newswatch 16

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Governor Shapiro says he will push for legalizing recreational marijuana

Pennsylvania · 1d

Times Leader

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Wilkes-Barre man sentenced for failure to report income for SNAP benefits

A Wilkes-Barre man was sentenced to probation for failing to report employment income while receiving SNAP and medical assistance benefits from Pennsylvania. Luzerne County Court of Common Pleas Judge David W. Lupas sentenced Marc E. Gibbons, 60, of Darling Street, to 15 months’ probation on two counts of fraud in obtaining public assistance. Gibbons pled guilty to the charges prior to being sentenced on Friday.

Wilkes-Barre, PA · 5d

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Meet Norm, the Carbondalien Festival's newest Martian mainstay

CARBONDALE, LACKAWANNA CO. (WOLF) — In 1974, a believed Alien crash landing captured the minds of Carbondale’s citizens and starting 3 years ago, the Carbondale Alien or Carbondalien festival has been welcoming people to enjoy the cosmos. In a few short years, the festival has become one of...

Carbondale, PA · 11h
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Monroe County I-80 reconstruction faces emergency legal challenge as homeowner fears losing access to her home

STROUD TOWNSHIP, Pa. — For years, the proposed reconstruction of Interstate 80 through Monroe County seemed like something that would always remain in the distant future. For Stroud Township homeowner Lisa Wayland, that future has arrived. “For as long as I can remember, we’ve heard about them redoing 80,...

Monroe County, PA · 1d

WBRE

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Work on Route 209 continues after rockslide

NESQUEHONING BOROUGH, CARBON COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — U.S. Route 209 in Nesquehoning Borough will remain closed for another six to eight weeks while work to repair the road after a rockslide continues, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT). The rockslide resulted in the closure of the road and the railroad tracks below, forcing the […]

Nesquehoning, PA · 1d

WBRE

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Jenkins Township sewage backup sparks health fears

JENKINS TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Questions remain unanswered after black gunk continues to clog sewer lines in Jenkins Township years later. Residents of one of the neighborhoods are frustrated again. This year, they’re experiencing strong chemical odors and masses of unidentified gunk coming from their sewer systems, causing them to back up. Locals say […]

Jenkins Township, PA · 14h

The Cool Down

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Seniors in Pennsylvania county could get $780 for home heating costs starting this month

"Programs like this provide critical assistance to seniors living on fixed incomes who are already facing rising costs for everyday necessities."

Northampton County, PA · 1d

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Free fair in Lackawanna County aims to help residents keep items for longer and promote recycling

Beloved items break. Shirts get snagged. Switches snap. Appliances short out. The Lackawanna County Office of Environmental Sustainability, Johnson College and the City of Scranton want to help residents fix those items, instead of buying new ones. "This event is kind of matching up with how the vibe is lately,...

Lackawanna County, PA · 17h

Pocono Record

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Rep. Tarah Probst wins another term in Pennsylvania House

State Rep. Tarah Probst has won a third term in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. Unofficial results on election night showed Probst with about 64.6% of the vote, according to the Pennsylvania Department of State. Probst, a Democrat from Stroudsburg, retained her seat as the representative of the 189th District, defeating Danica Hartenfels, a Republican from Smithfield Township. Probst was first elected to represent the 189th District in 2022. In the Pennsylvania House, Probst serves on the Education; Housing and Community Development; Intergovernmental Affairs and Operations; Local Government; State Government; and Tourism, Recreation and Economic Development committees. Prior to being elected a state representative, Probst spent seven years serving as Stroudsburg’s mayor. More: Probst files emergency petition to stop I-80 widening in Stroud Township Hartenfels owns DB Hart Hospitality Consulting and Wick It Candle Bar, and is the executive director of development for Serenité, a private luxury vacation community in Pocono Township. The 189th District includes part of Monroe County and part of Pike County. Max Augugliaro is the public safety and government watchdog reporter at the Pocono Record. Reach him at MAugugliaro@gannett.com . This article originally appeared on Pocono Record: Rep. Tarah Probst wins another term in Pennsylvania House

Pennsylvania · 3d

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Cognetti promises change after defeating Bresnahan in 8th Congressional District race

Voters in Pennsylvania’s 8th Congressional District turned the page on Rob Bresnahan. Paige Cognetti, the Democratic mayor of Scranton, won with 54.4% of the vote, according to unofficial results from Tuesday’s election. The defeat of Bresnahan, a first-term Republican from Dallas Twp., Luzerne County, is part of the...

Scranton, PA · 3d

Tri-County Independent

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Wrightson declares victory in 40th District as results show him ahead

Political newcomer Brian Wrightson, a Democrat, declared victory in the 40th District on Nov. 3 over longtime Republican lawmaker Sen. Rosemary Brown. Unofficial returns showed Wrightson with about 51.4% of the vote the morning of Nov. 4, according to the Pennsylvania Department of State. He was up 50,072 votes to 47,283, with provisional ballots not yet counted. "I want to express my deepest gratitude to all the voters in Northeastern Pennsylvania for placing their trust in me. I don’t take that responsibility lightly," Wrightson said in an emailed statement. "As a small business owner, you know I’m not a politician, but I’m ready to go to Harrisburg and do what I know best: fix things." Wrightson, who is from Archbald, Lackawanna County, was born in 1969 and raised in Jessup. His campaign website says that he grew up in a working-class family and became the first person in his family to earn a college degree. Brown was elected to the Senate in 2022 after serving six terms in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. The 40th District includes parts of Wayne and Lackawanna and all of Monroe counties. Wrightson's "professional life spans telecommunications, technology, emergency management, public safety, education, and economic

Pennsylvania · 3d

The Cool Down

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Pennsylvania PPL customers can explore electric bill relief options in person, with ID and proof of income

Electric bills are climbing while proposed relief measures stall in the state Senate.

Pennsylvania · 3d

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Garrity wishes Shapiro well in concession speech, hints he's more interested in White House than Pennsylvania

Republican gubernatorial candidate Stacey Garrity took the stage at Stone Hedge Golf Course in Wyoming County a little before 9 p.m. to congratulate Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro on his “hard-fought victory.”. Shapiro easily beat Garrity, with the Associated Press calling the race for Shapiro at 8:01 p.m., just one...

Pennsylvania · 3d

Tri-County Independent

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Honesdale council approves contract for property code enforcement

After a gap in having a regular property code enforcement officer, Honesdale Borough Council on Oct. 26 approved entering into a contract with Northeast Inspection Consultants (NEIC) to conduct this service. The vote was 6-0; Councilor James Brennan was absent. In June, the council contracted with NEIC for zoning and property maintenance and building code enforcement, but due to an oversight did not include a code enforcement officer, said Councilor James Hamill, who chairs the Zoning and Code Enforcement Committee. He said he stepped into this committee role a couple months ago. The committee and borough staff have been very active in addressing needs and fielding complaints and concerns from the public, Hamill said. “I’m really starting to understand what the highest priority needs are in the community. Chief among them is code enforcement. Finally, tonight after some persistence we are getting code enforcement. That is huge for a volume of issues; there are a lot of people in need of making sure that the codes that are on the books are enforced,” Hamill said. Amanda Gravine, deputy open records officer, told the Tri-County Independent that since July, NEIC has been helping the borough with code enforcement when asked, although

Honesdale, PA · 2d

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Council will choose Cognetti's replacement once she resigns as mayor to enter Congress

With Scranton Mayor Paige Cognetti on her way to Congress, the City Council will have the job of replacing her once she resigns. Pennsylvania's constitution forbids members of Congress from holding another salaried office in the state at the same time. Cognetti, a Democrat, defeated Republican U.S. Rep. Rob Bresnahan...

Scranton, PA · 2d

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Lackawanna County Sheriff’s Department to host toy drive for The Wright Center for Patient and Community Engagement

The Lackawanna County Sheriff’s deputies will ensure local children have a great holiday season by hosting a toy drive benefiting The Wright Center for Patient & Community Engagement (TWCPCE). New, unwrapped toys and monetary donations will be accepted by deputies and TWCPCE staff during the Lackawanna Winter Market on...

Lackawanna County, PA · 1d

Times Leader

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Luzerne County Election Board accepts and rejects provisional and mail ballots

Hundreds of Luzerne County Nov. 3 general election provisional ballots were approved for processing during Friday’s county Election Boar

Luzerne County, PA · 1d

WBRE

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Hardware store celebrates 51-years of Christmasland

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Christmas spirit is on full display at a Luzerne County hardware store. Main Hardware on South Main Street in Wilkes-Barre is celebrating 51 years of Christmasland. The seasonal attraction features 12 rooms filled with Christmas trees, ornaments, lights, and just about every holiday decoration imaginable. Mayor Brown led a ceremonial […]

Wilkes-Barre, PA · 23h

WBRE

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Intergalactic festival kicks off in Carbondale

CARBONDALE, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Something intergalactic is landing in Lackawanna County this weekend. The third annual Carbondalien Festival is now underway with its extraterrestrial and extra fun weekend in Carbondale. It may seem a little out there if you’ve never heard of this festival, but it’s something that unites a lot of people in […]

Carbondale, PA · 13h