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Gang violence leads to increased security in Scranton schools
In the wake of increasing gang violence, the Scranton School District will be increasing security on school properties. The district made that announcement on Monday, following an uptick in fighting and
Close race in Luzerne County even closer
There is now a 5-vote difference between the Republican candidates for the 117th district as Luzerne County began to look at disputed ballots today. Over 200 new votes were uploaded today and 11 were from the 117th district, decreasing the gap
Scranton officials mull taxing non-profits in the city
A firm hired by Scranton City Council is reviewing the tax exempt status of non profits in the Electric City in an effort to generate more revenue for the city. According to reports, Rudolph Clarke LLC has reviewed
Avoca Airport offers another direct flight to schedule
Officials from Breeze Airways and the Wilkes Barre/Scranton International Airport announced on Wednesday that beginning on June 20th, nonstop flights to Myrtle Beach will begin taking off Thursdays and Sundays from the Scranton area. According to officials, flights will begin at $49 one way if purchased by April 30 for travel by January 7, 2025. Last November, the airport announced a new partnership with Breeze Airways to bring back direct flights between Orlando and AVP.
Investigating two shootings hours apart in Luzerne County
Two shootings in less than 24 hours are under investigation in Luzerne County. According to reports, there were two shootings within a few block areas near the Hanover Township Wilkes-Barre border on Tuesday afternoon and early Wednesday. Police responded to the first shooting near the intersection of South Franklin Street and Ingham Street just after 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The second shooting happened about twelve hours later at 2am. on Wednesday morning, just four blocks away.
Clearing way for a new convenience store in WB Twp.
A site has been cleared in Wilkes-Barre Twp. for a new Turkey Hill to be built at the intersection of Blackman Street and Route 309, but it’s not clear when or if the project will go forward. The Wilkes-Barre Township zoning and code enforcement officer said several buildings on the site were taken down after it was learned that homeless people had set up camp inside them.
NEPA man sentenced for fatal car crash in Lackawanna County
A Lackawanna County man has been sentenced to 1 to 4 years in prison after causing a crash that killed one person in July of 2021. James Gerrity of Dunmore, was convicted for crossing over a median and hitting Mary and Lou Radell on State Route 6 in Wayne County. Mary Radell survived, but Lou Radell died from his injuries while being operated on at the hospital. Gerrity was sentenced to 12 months to 48 months in Wayne County Correctional Facility on one count of homicide by vehicle, one count of aggravated assault by vehicle, and one count of involuntary manslaughter.
2024 Pennsylvania Primary Election Results
Voter turnout was slow throughout parts of the area by Tuesday afternoon, not too surprising several for a primary election. The Justice Department was present in Luzerne County to ensure compliance with federal voting rights laws. It comes
Scranton officials look into problem with city flood siren
Scranton city officials will be reviewing an issue with the flood siren on Shawnee Avenue. After work was completed on the flood siren on Friday, the siren activated over the weekend, though there was no flood danger to the public at that time. The City disconnected power to the siren early Monday morning to pursue additional repairs. Officials continue to communicate with the Lackawanna County Emergency Communications.
Two dogs rescued from Lackawanna River
A pair of dogs had to be rescued from the Lackawanna River. According to reports, officials say the call came in around 2:45 p.m. that two dogs near Sarah Bratty Park along the Lackawanna River in Jessup were stuck in the middle of the waterway and couldn’t get back to the shore. Firefighters used ropes to retrieve the dogs. Officials were able to get both dogs on shore safely.
It's Primary Election Day 2024 in Pennsylvania
Today is Pennsylvania Primary Election Day. Luzerne County is debuting new equipment to make the day go smoothly for voters and election workers. The county will be unveiling new electronic poll books, as well as paper backup. The electronic polling books are intended to streamline the sign-in process at the polls and were tested during the last election. A new question has been added to the election ballots for today's primary in Luzerne County, that people must vote on. The question is whether or not there should be a Government Study Commission should be formed to review the existing form of government of the Luzerne County. If the referendum is approved , the seven council members with the most votes, will form the government study commission to review local government. The poll workers have been trained and sworn in for today's primary. The polls will open statewide at 7am, and close at 8pm.
More work at subsidence site in Luzerne County this weekend
Saturday marked a 7th straight day of work on a mine subsidence in Luzerne County. A large hole of water has now formed where the original mine subsidence happened almost a week ago. There are also a lot of white sand bags around the subsidence site. A DEP spokesperson said that over the weekend, a coffer dam was installed on the creek to eliminate the flow of water to the subsidence. On Sunday, another 80 cubic yards of concrete was pumped into the subsidence, which brought the total amount of concrete used up to 280 cubic yards. The concrete was topped with clay and rocks, and the flow in Toby Creek has visibly increased. The DEP expects some settling of the installed material and will continue to monitor over the next few days.
Keystone Landfill expansion hearing this week in Harrisburg
A more than week-long hearing is expected to start today in Harrisburg to decide if the Keystone Sanitary Landfill in Dunmore and Throop can expand. The hearing in front of the state Environmental Hearing Board centers on an appeal of the state Department of Environmental Protection’s 2021 approval of Keystone Sanitary Landfill’s expansion. Friends of Lackawanna, a citizens’ group formed roughly a decade ago in response to Keystone’s planned growth, wants to halt the expansion and argues the landfill pollutes the community, mars its beauty and diminishes property values. The Sierra Club, an environmental conservation organization, later signed on with FOL’s appeal. Keystone’s planned growth over 42 years is “triple the size” of its last expansion without “any documented reasoning for such,” argued FOL’s attorneys in legal briefs.
Pennsylvania House Dems propose new expulsion rules after remote voting by lawmaker facing a warrant
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvania House Democrats on Thursday proposed a process to determine if state representatives are “incapacitated” and to sanction or expel them, moving in the wake of intense criticism after one of their members voted remotely this week while being sought on charges he violated a restraining order.
Rust- colored water on Toby Creek in Edwardsville
Yet another issue related to mine subsidence in Luzerne County. About three miles downstream from Sunday’s mine subsidence in Toby Creek in Luzerne Borough, rust-colored water can now be seen in Edwardsville on that same creek. Not only is it rust colored, but the people who walk along Toby Creek in Edwardsville said the water level is lower too. The DEP believes the mine subsidence in Luzerne Borough in now fixed, and they encourage residents to report anything suspicious to the department by calling 570-826-2511, 24-hours a day. Here's the latest update from DEP on other issues that have been reported recently, including a sulfur smell in the Duryea area. Released Thursday 4/18 at 3pm.
NEPA's biggest traffic problem spots revealed
What are the biggest traffic headache spots in our area? An online survey conducted earlier this year by the Lackawanna-Luzerne Transportation Study Metropolitan Planning Organization says Interstate 81 tops the list, followed by Routes 309 and 315. PENNDOT is planning to widen Interstate 81 from two to three lanes in two areas, from Hanover Twp. just north of Nuangola Exit 161 and Wilkes-Barre Twp. Exit 168 near the Mohegan Arena and from Avoca Exit 178 to Scranton Exit 185, the President Joe Biden Expressway. The construction between Avoca and Scranton is expected to cost about $500 million, while the stretch between Hanover Twp. and Wilkes-Barre Twp. is estimated to cost $350 million. Both projects are slated to begin in 2028. Click HERE for link to the full report.
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