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Wyoming Area School District approves budget with tentative 7.2% tax increase
EXETER — The Wyoming Area School Board during its regular session Tuesday approved a proposed general budget for the 2024-2025 school year of a little more than $46 million with a tentative 7.2% tax increase. The proposed budget is not final and does not take into account any state...
CNU falls to Misericordia in low-scoring thriller, season ends in Super Regional
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Courtesy of CNU Athletics) — Despite one final impressive showing from fifth-year senior Dylan Weber on the mound, the 10th-ranked Christopher Newport baseball team saw its season come to a close on Saturday afternoon when 11th-ranked Misericordia held off the Captains, 2-1. Weber struck out 10 in a complete game effort for the hard-luck […]
Artwork on exhibit at Sue Hand’s Imagery
Tired of ads? Subscribers enjoy a distraction-free reading experience. Seventeen area artists have their work on exhibit through May 28 at the 26th Annual Theme Show Invitational Art Exhibit at Sue Hand’s Imagery, 35 Main Street, Dallas. Each artist is exhibiting six or more pieces showcasing their chosen subject,...
Lackawanna County Lotto Player Wins $500K Powerball Prize
Officials said the lucky winner matched five of the Double Play balls pulled in the Monday drawing to win $500,000. The vendor, Tobacco King at 1150 Northern Boulevard in South Abington Township, will receive a $500 bonus. Winners are not known until they claim their prize and their ticket is...
Wyoming-Lackawanna Counties Dairy Promotion Team Crowned for 2024-25
MEHOOPANY, Pa. — On May 4, 2023-24 Wyoming-Lackawanna Counties Dairy Princess Mackayla Quick crowned the 2024-25 promotion team during the county dairy princess pageant at the Mehoopany Baptist Church. The 2024-25 Wyoming and Lackawanna Counties Dairy Princess Court includes lil’ dairy misses Grace Plishka, daughter of Jim and Laura...
Radio Players will perform June 4 at Dietrich
Tired of ads? Subscribers enjoy a distraction-free reading experience. The Dietrich Theater Golden Days of Radio Players invites everyone to take part in “theater of the mind” 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 4, at the historic Dietrich Theater, Tioga Street, downtown Tunkhannock. This live, free performance, featuring 15 volunteer...
Route 309 reopens after crash
DALLAS TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY(WBRE/WYOU)— A crash Saturday morning has resulted in injuries and closing part of Route 309. According to Dallas Township Police, a call came in just after 10:15 a.m. for a crash with entrapment at the intersection of Route 309 and Old Highway Road. Officials say Route 309 was closed for approximately three […]
Memorial Day parade honors the fallen in Wyoming County
TUNKHANNOCK, Pa. — The sounds of freedom echoed through Tunkhannock as people lined East Tioga Street for the borough's Memorial Day parade. "Our grandchildren are here now, and our children were here before that," said Ted Blakeslee of Falls. The parade stretched as far as the eye could see,...
NEPA shelters at capacity on National Rescue Dog Day, struggle to house more pets
Dallas, Luzerne Co. — Monday May 20th is National Rescue Dog Day, a day dedicated to highlighting dogs living in animal shelters eagerly awaiting their forever homes. Some local shelters in the area are currently overcrowded with dogs and other animals. Local shelters across NEPA like Griffin Pond Animal...
Back Mountain Men’s Ecumenical Group holds Mother’s Day breakfast
Tired of ads? Subscribers enjoy a distraction-free reading experience. Back Mountain Men’s Ecumenical Group (BMMEG) recently held a Mother’s Day breakfast at The Appletree Terrace at Newberry Estate in Dallas. Each woman in attendance was given a rose, a Native American Indian dream catcher, and a chance to win one of several door prizes. Committee members, headed by Phil Brown, were Charles Kishbaugh, Ron Rogers, Alan Kinsman, and Bob Besecker. Entertainment was provided by Sounds Abound, a local barber shop quartet. The Men’s Group supports four different charities in the area. Members of the group meet at 8 a.m. every Tuesday , at The Appletree Terrace. A speaker is featured each week. For further information, and if interested in becoming a part of the Men’s Group, please call Charles Kishbaugh at (570) 675-8780.
Wallenpaupack Area softball team falls to Abington Heights in District 2 semifinals
HAWLEY — It’s an ages-old adage in the sports world that beating the same team three times in one season is a tall order. The truth of that axiom was put to the test Wednesday afternoon on the shores of The Big Lake when Wallenpaupack Area and Abington Heights met on the softball diamond for the third time this spring.
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