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Man arrested on burglary charges in West Wyoming

WEST WYOMING, PA — A Pennsylvania man was arrested Friday on felony burglary and criminal trespass charges. Jason John Berti, 33, of Pennsylvania, was taken into custody by the Hanover Township Police Department on Nov. 13. Berti faces one count of second-degree felony burglary, one count of third-degree felony...

West Wyoming, PA · 11h

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Grammy-winning hip-hop artist brings inspiration to Wilkes-Barre Area High School students

Grammy-award winning hip-hop artist Speech came to a deep conclusion after losing friends and family as his career was taking off. “Each one of us, myself, and each one of you are here for a reason, and you have a very unique purpose and story that you are meant to tell while you are here,” he said to about 90 Wilkes-Barre Area High School students.

Wilkes-Barre, PA · 1d

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Why People Wait In Line For Hours At This Unassuming Pennsylvania Pizza Shop

The most famous pizza sauce in this corner of Pennsylvania started because one hungry kid wanted his pizza a little sweeter. That small request became a recipe that now often outsells the regular sauce. The cheese goes down first, and the sauce gets swirled right on top. The shop has...

Wilkes-Barre, PA · 17h

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Blue Mountain's Offensive Line Is Built Different, And District 11 Is NOT Ready

Ncaaf on gradient background - Created by the Sports On Tap desk | Source : Sports On Tap (team logos property of their respective owners) It's been almost two decades, man, since the Blue Mountain Eagles last hoisted a District 11 championship. Think about that: 2007 was the last time, when they dropped Northwestern 23-6 […]

Schuylkill Haven, PA · 13h

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Overnight I-81 closures planned in Luzerne County for bridge work next week

DUNMORE, LACKAWANNA CO. (WOLF) — Interstate 81 will close overnight in both directions next week as crews install beams on an Interstate 80 bridge over I-81, PennDOT said. Southbound I-81 will close from 8 p.m. Monday, Nov. 16, until 6 a.m. Tuesday. Northbound I-81 will close during the same hours Wednesday, Nov. 18, into Thursday morning. Traffic will be reduced to one lane from 4 to 8 p.m. before each closure.

Luzerne County, PA · 1d

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Former St. Cecilia’s Church in Exeter to become Luzerne County history center

EXETER, LUZERNE CO. (WOLF) — A former church that served as a gathering place for generations is being planned as a new home for Luzerne County’s history. The Luzerne County Historical Society outlined plans Tuesday for a $5.5 million to $6 million museum, research library and community center at the former St. Cecilia’s Church. The project is expected to take about three years before the facility opens.

Luzerne County, PA · 1d

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Ashland Man Cited for Allegedly Dumping Rubbish Along Butler Township Road

An Ashland man has been cited by Butler Township Police for allegedly depositing rubbish along a township road. According to a non-traffic citation filed November 9, 2026 , Max Ramirez Miranda is accused of scattering rubbish along a highway in the area of 225 Dutchtown Road in Butler Township. The citation lists the alleged offense as occurring at approximately 8:34 a.m. Monday, November 9. Police charged Ramirez Miranda with scattering rubbish upon land or into a stream under Pennsylvania’s Crimes Code. Police Seek $79.16 in Cleanup Restitution Police are requesting $79.16 in restitution to Butler Township for cleanup costs. The citation also lists a fine, along with additional costs and fees. The citation does not provide further details about the material allegedly discarded or the circumstances of the incident. The charge is an allegation. Ramirez Miranda is presumed innocent unless proven guilty.

Ashland, PA · 17h

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Parents sue school district, rafting company over 12-year-old’s Carbon County drowning

SUFFOLK CO., NEW YORK (WOLF) — The parents of a 12-year-old New York student who drowned during a school rafting trip in Carbon County have filed a lawsuit against the student’s school district, a transportation company and a rafting operator. Cesar Hernan Albarracin Guncay and Delia Leonor Guncay...

Carbon County, PA · 2d

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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 · 1d

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Scenic rail ride to return to Jim Thorpe after rock slide

JIM THORPE, CARBON COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway will return to Jim Thorpe Sunday following a temporary relocation of operations to Nesquehoning because of a rockslide onto the train tracks. Since the Oct. 31 rockslide, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) has worked to clear the tracks and reopen Route 209 above […]

Jim Thorpe, PA · 1d

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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 · 9h

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Firefighters at the Scene of a Working House Fire in Pottsville

POTTSVILLE — A roof collapse forced firefighters to evacuate a Highland Drive home while battling a house fire Wednesday afternoon. Emergency personnel were dispatched just after 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, November 11, 2026 , to 321 Highland Drive for a reported house fire. An assistant chief at the scene confirmed a working fire. An initial report of someone trapped inside the home was later determined to be unfounded. Crews Shift to Exterior Attack Firefighters initially entered the home to attack the flames. Following a roof collapse and a report from the homeowner that propane tanks were inside, all firefighters were ordered out of the structure. Crews then shifted to an exterior attack. Hoarding conditions were also reported inside and outside the home. As of 2:15 p.m. Wednesday, firefighters remained at the scene battling active fire. This is a developing story. Photos from the Highland Drive Fire

Pottsville, PA · 2d

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Wyoming Valley West’s turnaround season ends in Williamsport

Wyoming Valley West’s rejuvenating season ends with a district title but won’t see the Spartans advance to the state tournament.

Wyoming, PA · 1d

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H.S. Football: Playoff games haven’t been competitive so far

The winning numbers were 17, 28, 33, 34, 39, 44 and 55. The Wyoming Valley Conference football teams without one of them are no lon

Wyoming, PA · 2d

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Editorial: One woman’s life brought many faiths together

You could get swept up by how old walls seemed to have fallen. The group inside Temple Israel Sunday afternoon had religious differences but e

Wilkes-Barre, PA · 2d

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Schuylkill County Native Named Principal of St. Joseph Center for Special Learning

SCHUYLKILL HAVEN — St. Joseph Center for Special Learning has named Elisabeth Hughes as its new principal, bringing an educator with 24 years of experience and local ties to lead its programs for children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Hughes will serve as the center’s chief executive and educational leader, overseeing both its school-age program and Adult Program. She succeeds Bob Giba, who became principal in 2019. Experience in Schuylkill County Schools An Orwigsburg native, Hughes spent more than two decades in the Schuylkill Haven Area School District, where she taught first and third grades before serving as a Title I reading specialist from 2014 to 2024. During that time, she worked with fellow Title I teachers to develop an Orton-Gillingham reading curriculum for kindergarten and second grade. Since January 2025, Hughes has worked as a reading interventionist in the Blue Mountain School District. She holds a bachelor’s degree in elementary education from Elizabethtown College, a master’s degree in education from Alvernia University and a reading specialist certificate from Wilkes University. She also is certified in special education and the Orton-Gillingham approach to reading instruction and has training in Science of Reading methods. “Elisabeth Hughes has spent her

Schuylkill County, PA · 2d

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Did You Know Pennsylvania Has A Natural Rock Field Where Boulders Stretch 16 Acres Without A Tree?

Sixteen acres of bare boulders sit in the middle of a Pennsylvania forest, and not one tree grows among them. Some of those rocks stretch up to 26 feet long. The field is so flat and so empty of soil that it looks like someone paved a clearing with giant stones.

Pennsylvania · 2d

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Pottsville Officials Highlight Redevelopment, Grants and City Improvements at Veterans Day Address

POTTSVILLE — City officials and state lawmakers gathered on the steps of Pottsville City Hall on Wednesday, Veterans Day, to outline redevelopment projects, infrastructure improvements and changes to municipal operations, emphasizing partnerships as a driving force behind the work. The November 11 gathering combined recognition of military veterans with a public update on the city’s progress and priorities. Mayor Tom Smith had invited residents, business owners and community partners to attend the address. Councilman Andy Wollyung hosted the program, which opened with the Pledge of Allegiance led by Master Sgt. Ed Maze, identified during the event as a 40-year U.S. Army veteran. Speakers included Smith, state Sen. David Argall, state Rep. Tim Twardzik, Pottsville Redevelopment Authority Chairman Bud Quandel and Councilman Jonathan Marsh. Wollyung said moving Pottsville forward requires looking beyond its past accomplishments and building relationships across government and the community. “A great history is a foundation, not a destination,” Wollyung said. “It’s easy to look back and tell a story of what Pottsville was. It’s harder and far more important to decide what Pottsville will be.” More Than $5 Million in Active Grant Projects Smith framed the city’s efforts around projects, programs and partners, while acknowledging that securing

Pottsville, PA · 22h

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First snowfall touches down in Northeast Pennsylvania

(WBRE/WYOU) — The first snow of the season has arrived in the higher elevations of northeastern Pennsylvania Friday, giving us a good inch or two of snow. Nov. 13 marks the first measurable snowfall of the season for some communities in our area. The conditions in Mountain Top along Route 309, where snow started falling […]

Blakeslee, PA · 15h

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Orwigsburg Attorney Lora J. McDonald Announces Bid for Schuylkill County Magisterial District Judge

ORWIGSBURG — Attorney Lora J. McDonald has announced her candidacy for magisterial district judge in District Court 21-3-03, serving Orwigsburg and surrounding communities, in the 2027 election. McDonald, an Orwigsburg resident with more than 30 years of legal experience, cited her work in private practice, public defense and courtroom litigation as preparation for the position. “After more than 30 years of practicing law in Schuylkill County, I believe my experience, knowledge, and dedication to public service have prepared me for the responsibility of serving as Magisterial District Judge,” McDonald said in her announcement. Legal Experience and Education Her legal practice has included criminal defense, family law, custody, child support, estates, guardianships, real estate and personal injury matters. “Throughout my career, I have represented individuals and families from all walks of life. My experience in private practice, as an Assistant Public Defender, and in the courtroom has given me a strong understanding of the law and the importance of treating every individual with fairness, dignity, and respect,” she said. A 1986 honors graduate of Nativity BVM High School, McDonald earned a Bachelor of Arts in Politics from DeSales University in 1990, graduating summa cum laude. She received her Juris Doctor from

Orwigsburg, PA · 2d