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State judge overturns sentencing for Scranton woman who killed her husband
The State Superior Court overturned the sentence of a Scranton woman convicted of fatally stabbing her fiancé and ruled she be resentenced. Eileen Dougherty of Scranton received a 7½- to 15-year prison sentence in February of last year. The Lackawanna County district attorney challenged that relatively lenient sentence in an appeal. Dougherty was arrested in March 2021 for stabbed George Shencavitz multiple times following an argument at their home on Delaware Street. She pleaded guilty to third-degree murder and was sentenced by Lackawanna County Judge Andy Jarbola.
City of Scranton says this new marquee is too bright
A movie theatre in downtown Scranton has received a violation notice because its outdoor lights are “too bright.” The “Art Haus Theatre and Social Club” finished installing an illuminating sign last month that’s directly above the entrance to the building on the corner of Penn and Lackawanna Avenues.
3 juveniles charged in Luzerne County robbery
Three juveniles are in custody after robbing a gas station and fleeing in Hazle Township. State Police at Hazleton say the robbery happened at the Valero Gas Station on North Church Street. Troopers located the vehicle of the suspects, which was reported stolen in New York City. The suspect's vehicle failed to stop and continued traveling eastbound on Interstate 80. The vehicle then exited Interstate 80 via the Blakeslee Exit, via Exit 284, traveled off the roadway, and struck the guard rail.
Pennsylvania House advances measure to prohibit 'ghost guns'
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — A proposal to ban the purchase, sale and production of untraceable gun parts passed the Pennsylvania state House of Representatives on Wednesday, with Democrats in the House using their majority to propel gun control after years of stagnation in a divided state government. The legislation...
Former Scranton official facing fraud charges
A former City of Scranton official is facing fraud charges. According to reports, Selina Andiappan, Scranton's former executive director of the Office of Economic and Community Development faces charges after she allegedly collected nearly $20,000 by fraudulently representing her income. Andiappan allegedly applied for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits on Dec. 13, 2021, representing that she was supporting herself and three children with no income. Andiappan was arraigned on felony fraud and forgery charges Tuesday morning. She was released on $50,000 unsecured bail and has a preliminary hearing scheduled April 9.
Body found in wooded area of Luzerne County
A body was discovered in a wooded area behind the Host Inn Hotel Tuesday afternoon. A heavy police presence, including Wilkes-Barre Police, state police at Wilkes-Barre and the Troop P Forensic Services Unit and Luzerne County detectives responded to the area just before 12 noon. A body was discovered at the bottom of a steep embankment behind the hotel where city firefighters attempted to rappel down the hillside. Police installed tarps and the city Public Works Department used chainsaws and pole saws to make access easier. Luzerne County Coroner Jill Matthews removed the body just before 3 p.m. No word on the identity of the person discovered Tuesday afternoon in Luzerne County.
Man killed in deadly Luzerne County fire identified
Authorities have released the name of a man killed in a fire in Luzerne County early Saturday. The Luzerne County coroner said 46 old Theophile Nsengimana, died of smoke inhalation after a fire ripped through a home Saturday morning on Foote Avenue in Duryea. Two children were able to safely escape the burning home Saturday. They were the only ones there, and they were not injured. A state police fire marshal has not yet ruled on the cause of that deadly fire in Luzerne County.
$15M dollars coming to NEPA for projects including rail service
The $1.2 trillion spending package passed by Congress and signed into law on Saturday will provide more than $15 million for various projects and local agencies in Northeast Pennsylvania, including $1.6 million for proposed passenger rail service between Scranton & New York City. Other area projects from this funding include nearly one million dollars to the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport for terminal expansion and improvements, and nearly 1 million dollars to upgrade the Lackawanna River Basin Sewer Authority’s Clinton Twp. Wastewater Treatment Plant, and nearly 1 million dollars to upgrade the Wyoming Valley Sanitary Authority’s combined storm/wastewater system.
NEPA woman sentenced for fentanyl death of daughter
Luzerne County woman sentenced for death of infant daughter-old daughter Arya, who died on Nov. 27, 2021. Arya's death was ruled due to fentanyl exposure complicating pneumonia. Jennifer Travinski of Larksville was convicted of third-degree murder, aggravated assault, child endangerment and possession with intent to deliver drugs by a jury in Dec. 2023.
Cybersecurity assessment to be done in Lackawanna County
A Harrisburg area firm will assess and review Lackawanna County’s information and cybersecurity program ahead of a nearly $5 million project to upgrade aging switches, servers and other equipment. The Lackawanna County Commissioners unanimously approved last week a $6,750 contract with Hinton and Associates IT Consultants to conduct the security assessment, which will include internal and external vulnerability scans and a review of the county’s current IT infrastructure, proposed upgrades and cybersecurity policies and procedures. County Chief Financial Officer David Bulzoni noted the recent ransomware attack that hit the Scranton School District, whose website remained offline Friday. Officials have not said how much money the attackers may have demanded or what district information may have been accessed.
Deadly fire under investigation in Duryea
A deadly fire over the weekend in Duryea. First responders were called to a home in the 500 block of Foote Avenue for a fire with entrapment just before 6:00 a.m. Saturday morning. Two people were removed from the fire and first responders said they had the fire under control in an hour and a half; however, one person did not make it out alive. That person has not been identified at this time. This is the second time this home has been on fire within the past 10 days according to the fire chief. Earlier this month, 10 people were displaced after a fire in the basement. The cause of Saturday's deadly fire in Duryea is under investigation.
Late night shooting in Wilkes-Barre under investigation
A late night shooting in Wilkes Barre sent one person to the hospital. Police were called out to the intersection of Scott Street and Mundy Street in Wilkes-Barre shortly after 11 last night. One person was hospitalized, no word on their condition following that shooting in Wilkes Barre.
Local high school basketball teams go for state championship today
A pair of area high schools will be at the Giant Center in Hershey today for a shot at a state championship. Mountain View's Lady Eagles take on Bishop Guilfoyle from Altoona, PA, this afternoon at 12:00pm. And the Holy Cross Crusaders Boys team tip off against Aliquippa in the 2A state title game this afternoon at 2:00pm.
Another inmate death at NEPA prison
Another inmate death at SCI Dallas. Prison officials say they found 63-year-old Tuan Tran unresponsive in his cell Tuesday morning and provided life-saving measures until he was transported to Wilkes-Barre General Hospital, where Tran was pronounced dead, according to officials. It was the second inmate death at SCI Dallas, and just 6 hours after the death 42-year-old inmate Carlos Corredor who was also found unresponsive in his cell.
Additional flights to Chicago out of Avoca Airport
More choices for air travelers flying out of the Wilkes Barre/Scranton International Airport in Avoca. Beginning April 5, American Airlines will expand service between Avoca, the , and O'Hare International Airport in Chicago by increasing the number of weekly flights from five to 14. American currently runs direct flights from AVP to Chicago five days a week, but on April 5th, that service will expand to 7 days a week. Chicago-bound American flights will depart at 7:55 a.m. and 6:24 p.m. Flights from O'Hare will arrive at AVP at 5:59 p.m. and 9:32 p.m.
Long-time local mayor and magistrate passes away
A prominent Luzerne County attorney and former longtime mayor of Kingston has passed away. Jim Haggerty died Wednesday at the age of 58, just four months after disclosing he had an aggressive form of cancer. Flags in Kingston have been lowered to half-staff and “black bunting” to signify mourning will be hung at the Kingston Municipal Building and fire department headquarters.
Missing man's body found in Susquehanna River
A body was found and identified by authorities near the Susquehanna River in Exeter Township late Tuesday night. The Wyoming Area Regional Police were called to Route 92 for a “reported incident in the area.” Authorities say the body of 60-year-old Martin Merder has been found. He had been missing since the night of Sunday March 10th. Merder’s family has been notified and the cause of death is under investigation.
Scranton man charged with murder in gas station robbery
A Scranton man is facing first degree murder charges for a deadly armed robbery. Shelton Miles was arraigned in front of a Lackawanna County judge Wednesday on new charges, including first-degree murder. Police say Miles walked into a convenience store along North Main Avenue in Scranton and shot Jose Miguel Tatis in the head, then shot a female employee in the leg. Tatis was hospitalized and later died. Miles' next court appearance is scheduled for April 3rd.
3 local high school basketball teams going to state finals
Three NEPA high school basketball teams have won their semi-final games and will play for the state championship in Hershey later this week. Holy Cross 78, Constitution 66 Holy Cross will take on Aliquippa Friday afternoon at 2pm for the state championship. GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL. Class 1A Semifinal. Mountain...
FEMA rejects appeal for flood relief money in NEPA
Bad news for flood victims in Lackawanna and Luzerne counties. FEMA has now rejected an appeal of its decision in December to deny any assistance to Lackawanna, Wyoming, and Luzerne Counties for September's flooding. Congressman Matt Cartwright says he pushed for the federal government's reconsideration and says he's deeply disappointed in its decision. Flooding in September caused millions of dollars in damage to homes and businesses in Luzerne County's back Mountain, as well as in North Scranton & Clarks Summit in Lackawanna County. While federal assistance has been denied, loans through the U.S Small Business Administration are available to anyone affected by the flooding last September.
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