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Recent Xfinity outages in Reading area caused by vandals

READING, Pa. - Xfinity says vandals were the cause of an outage in the region this past weekend. It says someone cut fiber lines early Sunday morning. Customers from Mohnton to Sinking Spring reported issues with their cable and internet for much of the day. Xfinity says the incident impacted...

Reading, PA · 7h
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WBRE

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Woman arrested after armed TV robbery, 90 mph chase

WILKES-BARRE TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A woman was arrested Wednesday after police said she stole a 65-inch TV from a Best Buy at gunpoint and led police on a high-speed chase. Jasmyne Destiny Rakochy, 21, of Harding, was arrested Wednesday and faces several charges, including robbery and fleeing police. Police said Rakochy brandished a […]

Luzerne County, PA · 1d

abc27 News

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Cumberland County man charged with raping multiple children

ALLENTOWN, Pa. (WHTM) – A Cumberland County man has been charged with allegedly raping multiple children in Allentown. Lehigh County District Attorney Gavin Holihan and Allentown Police Chief Charles Roca announced the arrest of 44-year-old Nathaniel Melendez, of Mechanicsburg, for multiple child sex offenses. The District Attorney’s Office says that on January 15, 2025, a […]

Allentown, PA · 12h

Skook News

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Schuylkill County’s No. 1 Dog Contest Seeks School Spirit Photos

Schuylkill County dog owners are invited to show off their pups’ school pride for a chance to win a free 2027 annual dog license and the title of “Schuylkill County’s #1 Dog.” County Treasurer Linda Yeich announced that the Treasurer’s Office is accepting photo contest entries through November 20, 2026 . This year’s theme is “School Spirit Dogs.” How to Enter the School Spirit Dogs Contest Owners are encouraged to dress their dogs in school colors or use props to show support for a Schuylkill County school. Photos can celebrate an owner’s alma mater or the school district where they currently live. To enter, email a photo to abensinger@schuylkillcountypa.gov with the following information: Owner’s name Dog’s name Address Phone number Valid email address Entries missing required information will not be accepted. The Treasurer’s Office said addresses, phone numbers and email addresses will not be shared. Eligibility: Dogs must be currently registered and have a valid annual license to enter. Dogs with lifetime licenses are not eligible. Voting Dates and Prizes Facebook voting will take place November 21 through November 28, 2026 . Winners will be announced Monday, November 30, 2026 . One regular annual license and one senior annual license

Schuylkill County, PA · 1d

WBRE

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Exes allegedly cut man’s hair; leave feces, food in car

COALDALE, SCHUYLKILL COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Two women are accused of breaking into their joint-ex’s home, forcibly cutting his hair, and throwing dog poop and sauerkraut in his car, which they wrote on in permanent marker. Torie Smith, 19, of Coaldale, and Janiyah McGhee, 18, of Lansford, face several charges for their alleged involvement in the […]

Lansford, PA · 2d

The Shenandoah (PA) Sentinel

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Mahanoy Twp. adds data center regulations as developer mulls old power plant site

MAHANOY CITY – Mahanoy Township voted to adopt regulations pertaining to data centers a week... The article Mahanoy Twp. adds data center regulations as developer mulls old power plant site first appeared on The Shenandoah Sentinel .

Mahanoy City, PA · 1d

The Shenandoah (PA) Sentinel

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Ryan Township approves purchase of new police cruiser

BARNESVILLE – One of the oldest police cruisers still in service in our area is... The article Ryan Township approves purchase of new police cruiser first appeared on The Shenandoah Sentinel .

Barnesville, PA · 2d

Skook News

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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 · 1d

WBRE

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Man faces charges after police intercepted drug deal

WILKES-BARRE TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — While investigating a stolen car, police said they intercepted a drug deal that led to various drugs being seized and charges filed. On Nov. 5, officers were conducting surveillance on a stolen vehicle parked in Wilkes Barre Township, outside a residence on Church Street where suspected drug activity in […]

Wilkes-Barre Township, PA · 1d

Pocono Record

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Poconos rafting company sued by parents of NY student who drowned

The parents of a middle school student from New York have sued multiple entities, including a rafting company in Carbon County, after his drowning death in the Poconos. On Nov. 2, a lawsuit was filed in Suffolk County, New York, by Cesar Hernan Albarracin Guncay and Delia Leonor Guncay Morales against Sag Harbor Union Free School District and Superintendent Jeff Nichols for the May 2026 drowning death of their son , Cesar Albarracin Guncay, 12, in East Penn Township, Carbon County. New York transportation company Hampton Jitney, Inc., and Carbon County rafting company Whitewater Rafting Adventures, LLC, also were named in the lawsuit. On May 27, the Carbon County Coroner’s Office was requested to respond around mile marker 99 on the D&L Trail along the Lehigh River on the report of a drowning. Carbon County Chief Deputy Coroner Jason Smith pronounced Guncay dead at 6:50 p.m. After an autopsy, Guncay’s cause of death was determined to be drowning, and his manner of death was ruled an accident. Four rafts capsized on students' trip According to the lawsuit, the incident occurred during a district-approved overnight whitewater rafting trip for Sag Harbor’s Pierson Middle-High School. About 80 sixth-grade students, including Guncay, and

Carbon County, PA · 2d

WBRE

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PennDOT crews making progress repairing Route 209

CARBON COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Drivers in the Poconos have been waiting for answers about when a major road might reopen after a rockslide 11 days ago. On Tuesday, The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) shared an update on the emergency repairs in Carbon County. It’s been more than a week since a wall collapsed along […]

Carbon County, PA · 2d

WBRE

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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 · 10h

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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 · 1d

Skook News

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Blue Mountain Girls Advance to PIAA Soccer Quarterfinals; Boys Fall to Holy Ghost Prep

Blue Mountain's girls soccer team advanced to the 2026 PIAA Class 3A quarterfinals with a 2-1 victory over Conrad Weiser on November 10. The Blue Mountain boys' season ended with an 8-1 loss to Holy Ghost Prep in the first round. Blue Mountain PIAA Soccer Results: November 10, 2026 2026 PIAA Class 3A first-round soccer results Division Final Score Class 3A Girls Blue Mountain 2 , Conrad Weiser 1 Class 3A Boys Holy Ghost Prep 8 , Blue Mountain 1 Blue Mountain vs. Radnor: Girls Soccer State Quarterfinals Blue Mountain will face Radnor in the PIAA Class 3A girls soccer quarterfinals. The kickoff time and location are to be announced. Schedule details are subject to change. All kickoff times, when announced, are Eastern.

Schuylkill Haven, PA · 15h

WOLF

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PennDOT warns drivers about snow squalls; NEPA has seen massive pileups over the years

MONTOURSVILLE, LYCOMING CO. (WOLF) — PennDOT is urging drivers to use caution as winter weather could bring snow squalls, blowing snow and icy roads to parts of northern Pennsylvania. Snow squalls can quickly cover roads and sharply reduce visibility, sometimes with little warning. If the National Weather Service issues...

Schuylkill County, 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 · 14h

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Berks County officials give tips on how residents can avoid falling for scams that steal their money

Berks County officials give tips on how residents can avoid falling for scams that steal their money. Those include mailed arrest warrants, fraudulent emails and more.

Berks County, PA · 2d

Berks Weekly

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Food Facility selling foods prepared in an unapproved private home: Restaurant Inspections, Nov. 12, 2026

The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture has posted an updated list of recent Retail Food Inspection Reports for restaurants and food handlers in Berks County. Inspections are a “snapshot” of the day and time of the inspection. Violations are recorded but are often corrected on the spot prior to the inspector leaving the facility. For more information on retail food inspection reports, visit: agriculture.pa.gov.

Berks County, PA · 14h

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Albrightsville woman accused of kicking troopers after Carbon County crash

PENN FOREST TWP., CARBON CO. (WOLF) — An Albrightsville woman was arrested after a single-vehicle crash and an encounter with state troopers in Carbon County, according to Pennsylvania State Police. Troopers responded around 4:09 p.m. Nov. 1 to State Route 534 near Chief Road in Penn Forest Township. They...

Albrightsville, PA · 2d