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Man allegedly stashes gun in public area
WEST PITTSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police say they have arrested one man for allegedly stashing a firearm in a public area to avoid detection. Officials said that during the week of April 15, 2024 investigators were made aware that 46-year-old Jamie Ide from Exeter was stashing a gun in a public area to avoid […]
Woman arrested for alleged supermarket retail theft
HAZLETON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A woman was charged after police stated she left the Giant without paying for any items. According to the Hazleton City Police Department, on Thursday officers were called to Giant on South Locust Street around 1:00 p.m., for a theft. Police say a woman was stopped by security from leaving […]
Alleged jailhouse confession in Baron murder may be used at trial
OLD FORGE, Pa. — The alleged murder confession a Lackawanna County man gave to his cellmate at the jail can be presented to a jury when it convenes next month to hear his case and decide his fate. Judge Terrence Nealon this week ruled Justin Schuback’s former cellmate was...
Holiday decorations ruled cause of Kingston Township house fire
KINGSTON TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Holiday decorations with batteries were ruled the cause of a fire from earlier Wednesday, according to the Trucksville Volunteer Fire and Rescue Fire Chief. Luzerne County had flames shooting through the roof, destroying part of an attic. The fire was on Ivy Drive in Kingston Township on Wednesday afternoon. […]
Community comes together to raise money for autism
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Dozens were out in Luzerne County to raise money and awareness for autism. Graham Academy hosted “Light it Up Blue”, a community celebration on the square in downtown Wilkes-Barre. A 5k in the morning kicked off the event with entertainment filling Public Square afterwards. There were dozens of food and […]
Pittston awarded state grant to extend Riverfront Trail
PITTSTON, LUZERNE CO. (WOLF) — The city of Pittston was awarded a $200,000 state grant to extend the Riverfront Trail. The funds were awarded through the Surface Transportation Block Grant program Set-Aside, also known as the Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside. Over $49.5 million in grants were awarded throughout the state...
Beyond the Byline: That kid and his orange suede shoes
WILKES-BARRE — While looking through my closet the other day, I found something I can never forget. As I was shuffling things around searching for something — I can’t even remember now what it was — the shoebox dropped and that legendary pair of orange suede shoes fell out.
Gala benefits Luzerne County Child Advocacy Center
WILKES-BARRE, Pa. — Saturday night marked the 8th annual Winter Wonderland Gala for the Luzerne County Child Advocacy Center. Plenty of folks came out to enjoy the wintry-themed event at the Westmoreland Club in Wilkes-Barre. Newswatch 16's Chelsea Strub emceed the event. The advocacy center provides services to approximately...
Big adoption event at the Coccia Ford dealership
PA live! (WBRE/WYOU) — PA live! Rachel Malak recently took a quick trip to Clarks Summit with our friends from Coccia Ford. We’re gearing up for Saturday’s big adoption event at the dealership, so we wanted to pop by “Griffin Pond Animal Shelter” and why not take a Bronco!
Jeep stolen in Nanticoke found in Shickshinny
SHICKSHINNY, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— State and local police are investigating who stole a Jeep Wrangler in Nanticoke that was located in Shickshinny. On April 15, state police said they were called about a Jeep Wrangler that was parked at the end of McKlintock Street in Shickshinny for an extended period of time. When investigators found […]
AMC Allentown 16 in Hanover Township is closing. What could take its place?
“Sad” is how North Whitehall Township resident Patrick Murphy felt when he heard the news: AMC Allentown 16, where he had seen “The Simpsons Movie” all the way back in 2007, closes in just a few days. The theater, located at 1700 Catasauqua Road in Hanover Township, Lehigh County, and formerly owned by Carmike Cinemas, opens for the last time on Sunday, according to a statement from AMC Media ...
Leadership Northeast to honor Augustine at 43rd annual dinner
WILKES-BARRE — Leadership Northeast announced John L. Augustine III, of Penn’s Northeast, will be awarded the 2024 Distinguished Leadership Award. Augustine will receive the award at LNE’s 43rd annual Dinner and Graduation on Thursday, June 6, at 5 p.m. at the Woodlands Inn. The event celebrates Leadership...
Bloomfield High's Ahlexa Montalvo will Attend Misericorida University this Fall, with the Goal of Competing for Both the Fledgling Women's Wrestling Program, and the Softball Team
BLOOMFIELD, NJ-- Ahlexa Montalvo was able to weigh her options, and the Bloomfield High senior certainly learned a lot in the process of choosing an institute of higher learning, to attend this fall. In the end, Montalvo, a standout wrestler for the Bengals, and one of the varsity softball team's best all-around players, will continue her academic and athletic career at Misericordia University, in Dallas, Pa.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER A very talented student, as well as her prowess athletically, Montalvo initially had a lot of of interest in attending the United States Naval...
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