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Tri-County Independent

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Commercial lot on Route 6 in Waymart sold for $85,000

REMAX Wayne, of Honesdale, posted on its Facebook page Nov. 5 that the real estate company has sold a wooded lot fronting Route 6 in Waymart for $85,000. The plans for the commercial property have not yet been made known. The 2.38-acre parcel is on the south side of Route 6, sandwiched between DG Market, previously known as Dollar General (670 Roosevelt Highway, Waymart), and the former Hayes Market (686 Roosevelt Highway, Waymart). The lot bends around behind the DG Market parcel. The newly sold lot is zoned for general commercial development. Paul Meagher, sales associate and owner of REMAX Wayne, replied to an inquiry from the Tri-County Independent, “The buyer for that property in Waymart was Robert Grimm and I have no idea what he is going to do with it.” REMAX Wayne broker and owner Tim Meagher closed the transaction for the property. More Wayne County real estate: Former Poconos home of Cove Haven Resorts founder up for sale Wayne County Tax Assessment Office records show that the parcel’s most recent owner is Regina L. Lesak. A mailing address in Smithfield Township, Monroe County, is listed. The lot’s ownership was last transferred in 1987. The lot has been

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WBRE

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Two arrested, cocaine seized after joint investigation

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police say two men have been arrested after a joint drug sale investigation seized cocaine and more than $10,000. 38-year-old Jeremy J. Cruz and 19-year-old Nelson Thomas Cruz, both of Scranton, were arrested following a joint investigation on Nov. 10. According to the criminal complaints, investigators recovered a handgun with […]

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Honesdale man sentenced to up to 10 years in prison for assault, restraint

HONESDALE, WAYNE CO. (WOLF) — A 50-year-old Honesdale man was sentenced to 64 to 128 months in state prison for aggravated assault, unlawful restraint and terroristic threats. President Judge Janine Edwards sentenced Jason J. Van-Valkenburg on Nov. 5. His sentence includes consecutive prison terms of 48 to 96 months...

Honesdale, PA · 1d

Tri-County Independent

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Wayne County man gets prison time after staple gun attack on woman

A Wayne County man has been sentenced to at least five years and four months in a state correctional facility for abuse of a woman that went so far as attacking her with a staple gun. The Wayne County District Attorney’s Office announced that Jason J. Van-Valkenburg, 50, appeared before Wayne County Court of Common Pleas President Judge Janine Edwards on Nov. 5 for sentencing. He was ordered to state prison for 64 to 128 months for a second-degree felony of aggravated assault and two first-degree misdemeanor counts of unlawful restraint and terroristic threats. Van-Valkenburg entered a guilty plea on Sept. 10. According to the affidavit filed by Pennsylvania State Police Trooper Robi Wareham, the trooper was dispatched to Fork Mountain Road in Manchester Township shortly after 3 p.m. Dec. 5, 2025, for an “inactive domestic.” The trooper arrived and spoke with the victim, a woman who said that she was having issues with her boyfriend, Van-Valkenberg, for several days. She said that Van-Valkenberg “has been using meth since October” which was “creating severe paranoia,” the affidavit says. She said that on Dec. 4, Van-Valkenberg was giving her a ride to work but would not allow her to take a

Wayne County, PA · 12h

WBRE

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Attempted robbery investigation at Turkey Hill

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police are currently investigating an attempted robbery at Turkey Hill in Scranton on Thursday. Investigators on scene confirmed with 28/22 News that an attempted robbery occurred at Turkey Hill on Mulberry Street in the morning hours on Nov. 12 Details on the incident are limited. We will update you with […]

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WBRE

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Multi-vehicle crash closed lanes on I-81

LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A multi-vehicle crash closed lanes on a portion of I-81 in Lackawanna County Thursday morning. PennDOT stated a multi-vehicle crash occurred on Interstate 81 northbound on Nov. 12 at mile marker 181.5. Two left lanes were blocked off to traffic, including the left shoulder. Details on the crash are limited at […]

Lackawanna County, PA · 1d

Tri-County Independent

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Police in Lehigh Township seek man accused of kidnapping woman

A kidnapping has been reported by the Lehigh Township Police Department in Wayne County. The press release sent Nov. 11 states that a suspect is wanted by police. The department asked anyone having information on the whereabouts of the suspect, Daniel Raymond Speaks, 23, to contact their office at 570-842-0434. “Please do not attempt to approach or apprehend the wanted individual yourself,” the press release states. On Nov. 7 at approximately 5:46 p.m., Lehigh Township police officers met at the station with a woman who reported being involved in a physical altercation with her former boyfriend approximately one hour prior. The woman reported that an argument began while she and Speaks were traveling toward her residence. She said that the argument escalated after she confronted him about discovering a dating profile associated with him. “She reported that the male repeatedly grabbed the steering wheel, causing the vehicle to leave its designated lane of travel and nearly collide with oncoming traffic,” the release states. She reported that after arriving at her home, the verbal argument continued and became physical. “She alleged that the male struck her in the facial area, causing an abrasion and laceration near her left eye. She also

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The 9 Humble Diners In Pennsylvania With Comfort Food You Need To Try At Least Once

Ready to find the best humble diners in Pennsylvania with comfort food worth traveling for?. These 9 diners serve up hearty meals and warm hospitality that’ll make you a regular in no time!. 1. Route 30 Diner (Ronks) Out along Lincoln Highway in Lancaster County, the Route 30 Diner...

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Pennsylvania’s second-biggest lake drowned a whole valley to make 52 miles of shoreline

Lake Wallenpaupack stretches 13 miles through the Pocono Mountains of northeastern Pennsylvania, and you can spend a full weekend here without running out of water to cover. The lake sits near the town of Hawley, right where Pike and Wayne counties meet, and it holds more than 5,700 acres of open water with 52 miles of shoreline cutting in and out of coves.

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After 6 months, I-81 southbound traffic pattern to return to normal Monday

DUNMORE, LACKAWANNA CO. (WOLF) — The original traffic pattern on Interstate 81 southbound between the I-81/I-84/Route 6 interchange and the President Biden Expressway will resume Monday evening, Nov. 16, PennDOT said. The change affects the construction zone in Lackawanna County. Message boards will alert drivers on I-81 and I-84...

Lackawanna County, PA · 3h

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Cocaine, $10K and altered-serial handgun found between mattresses in Scranton drug probe

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA CO. (WOLF) — Two Scranton men were arrested Nov. 10 after a joint investigation that included a controlled cocaine purchase and searches of two homes, according to criminal complaints. A confidential informant told investigators he could buy cocaine from a man known as “Pito,” later identified as...

Scranton, PA · 2d

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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 […]

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Lackawanna County issues Code Blue for Friday night

LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Lackawanna County and the City of Scranton issued a Code Blue Frigid Weather Alert for Friday night into Saturday morning because of forecasted cold temperatures. The Code Blue was issued for expected wind chills below 20 degrees through the night. St. Anthony’s Haven will be open 7 p.m. to 8 a.m., […]

Lackawanna County, PA · 1d

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Abandoned Pa. rail corridor gets new life as trail with scenic 400-foot bridge to cross

A former railroad corridor that once carried coal trains through northeastern Pennsylvania has been transformed into a recreational trail more than four decades after public money was first committed to preserving the property. The new North Pocono Trail follows 3.2 miles of the former Erie and Wyoming Railroad corridor between...

Lackawanna County, PA · 1d

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Geisinger CMC union workers demand fair pay, warn of staffing shortages

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA CO. (WOLF) — Nearly 400 healthcare workers at Geisinger Community Medical Center in Scranton are calling on hospital leadership to address what they describe as unfair pay differences compared to employees at other Geisinger facilities. Members of two unions affiliated with the Pennsylvania Association of Staff Nurses...

Scranton, PA · 23h

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Paige Cognetti wins seat in U.S. House of Representatives

Paige Cognetti, a democrat from Eugene, Oregon and the former mayor of Scranton won the election against Republican incumbent Rob Bresnahan on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026 at 10:41 p.m. EST. Cognetti studied at the University of Oregon Clark Honors College to complete her undergraduate degree in 1998-2002. She graduated summa...

Scranton, PA · 1d

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The art of remembrance: Work continues on Archbald Borough Veterans Monument Park

To Stephen Colley, many military memorials feel polished and rigid. Colley doesn't want his work for the Archbald Borough Veterans Monument Park to feel that way. "It looks like movie stars were in the middle of war," the sculptor and Marywood University educator said of other statues he's seen as he stood over several miniature renditions of a 12-foot eagle obelisk he designed.

Archbald, PA · 2d

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The Wright Center and Scranton Prep students lead the fight against food insecurity

Scranton Preparatory School students, faculty, and alumni are demonstrating the power of community and service through the annual Great Ignatian Challenge, a nationwide food drive benefiting families and individuals in need. The month-long initiative brings together Jesuit high schools across the country, with Scranton Prep continuing its longstanding commitment to fighting food insecurity throughout Northeast Pennsylvania by partnering with The Wright Center for Patient & Community Engagement.

Scranton, PA · 1d

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Tunkhannock local business take the stage in first annual 'Tiger Tank'

TUNKHANNOCK, WYOMING CO. (WOLF) — On Thursday night, owners of five small businesses stepped into the Tiger Tank, but it wasn’t at a zoo or sanctuary, it was at the Dietrich theater – and they all had their eyes on the prize: a ten-thousand-dollar check. “I just...

Tunkhannock, PA · 20h