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One killed in accident at coal processing facility
STOCKTON – One person was killed in an accident at a coal processing facility near Hazleton Thursday. Hazle Township firefighters were called to 414 Stockton Mountain Road for a technical rescue just before 10pm. There, someone was trapped under a ton of coal in coal processing station. Additional assistance...
Death of body found in wooded area ruled homicide
HAZLE TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE CO. (WOLF) — The death of a body found in a wooded area near the Hazleton High School on Wednesday has been ruled a homicide. According to the Luzerne County District Attorney's Office, Pennsylvania State Police were investigating several tips and had been patrolling the area on foot when a body was located around noon.
Pedestrian fatally struck near Hersheypark Stadium by Fredericksburg driver, police say
A 54-year-old pedestrian from New York was struck and killed by 29-year-old Fredericksburg driver at the intersection near Hersheypark Stadium early Friday morning, according to the Derry Township Police Department. Around 12:45 a.m. July 26, police officers were dispatched to the area of Hersheypark Drive and Hotel Road for a...
Woman Charged in Fatal Overdose
The Daily Item reports a Schuylkill County woman will go to trial for allegedly providing drugs that claimed the life of a 15-year-old Mount Carmel resident. Victoria Mowry of Ashland has a trial set for October, charged with felony counts of drug delivery. Mount Carmel police say Mowry is responsible for fentanyl that was used in the overdose death of Ricky Payne. Christopher Payne was also charged for Ricky Payne’s death. The Daily Item reports Christopher Payne testified in court that he purchased drugs from Mowry and that his brother Ricky used them the night he overdosed and died.
Lansford woman arrested for attempted homicide of her infant
BETHLEHEM, Pa. - The Northampton County District Attorney's office has announced the arrest of a woman charged with the attempted homicide of her infant. Abigail Horn, of Lansford, Carbon County, was reported to Bethlehem Police by family members in May, as they were concerned Horn was causing significant harm to her infant, the DA's office said.
Mullet grand champion at Lebanon Area Fair had great hair - and the painted-on abs helped
It might have been a bit more than just the mullet that won Drew Zimmerman, 12, the grand champion trophy at the first-ever mullet contest at the Lebanon Area Fair. He believes the painted-on abs helped. ...
Amish Outlaws get crowd up and moving at Lebanon Area Fair
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Rafael Tinoco-Villagomez Killed During Scavenger Hunt: PD
Rafael Tinoco-Villagomez, 19, was struck by gunfire on July 10 and died from his injuries at Reading Hospital, authorities said. Two suspects, 18-year-old Luis Rios and 16-year-old Jasir Escoto, are in custody as of Friday, July 26, police wrote in a release. All three attended an event advertised on social...
Homes at or under $250,000 in Lebanon
For prospective homebuyers eyeing the real estate market in areas of Lebanon, here’s what sold for or under $250,000 between July 15 and July 21. Here, we provide a breakdown of the top seven properties in each area, selected based on their proximity to the desired price range and the most spacious living areas available.
Coroner: death ruled a homicide after body found near Hazleton
LUZERNE COUNTY, Pa. — Officials in Luzerne County are investigating a homicide. A news release from the District Attorney's Office confirms that troopers located a body around noon on Wednesday in a wooded area near Hazleton High School. Troopers were first called to the area after receiving several tips,...
Rising star Addi Grace brings Dolly Parton, Johnny Cash tunes to main stage
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[Column] Confronting cancer: A journey of resilience, love, and rediscovery
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