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Lackawanna mock trial team wins for first time in state history
CLARKS SUMMIT, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A local team brought home a major win over the weekend, and we’re not talking sports district titles. The Abington Heights’ Mock Trial Team competed in the National Championship and won for the first time in state history. Abington Heights’ Mock Trial Team has been known within the state […]
Jury finalized in Old Forge murder trial
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— A murder trial is underway seven years after a businessman from Lackawanna County disappeared and was found dead last year. It’s the criminal trial for Justin Schuback of Old Forge. He is facing six charges including first, second, and third-degree murder for the death of Robert Baron Senior. The trial is […]
Groveport Madison students evacuated after bus catches fire
GROVEPORT, Ohio (WCMH) — A Groveport Madison bus driver was forced to evacuate students after a fire broke out on their bus. In a social media post, the Madison Township Police Department confirmed its officers and local fire personnel responded to a report of a Groveport Madison School Bus that had caught fire on Thursday. […]
HTYK: Scholarship Presentation
SCOTT TOWNSHIP, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — We have a special edition of “Here’s to you kid”. Two of the kids who were featured in our stories, which showcase the achievements of extraordinary kids, were honored at Lakeland Junior/Senior High School. Patricia McAndrew, a senior at Lakeland, and Julie Bower, an eighth-grade student at Lakeland, are […]
Shown from left are: Michael Catalano, Director of the Hospice of the Sacred Heart Inpatient Unit, Sherry Cross and Diane Baldi, CEO of Hospice of the Sacred Heart.
Tired of ads? Subscribers enjoy a distraction-free reading experience. Sherry Cross recently delivered a $5,000 check to the Hospice of the Sacred Heart Inpatient Unit in Dunmore. The check represents proceeds from the second annual “Night to Remember” fundraiser in memory of Sherry’s sister, Tracy Gototweski. The...
$2.5 Million Lottery Ticket Sold In Northeastern PA
The lucky player matched all six winning numbers in the Saturday, May 4 drawing for the Match 6 game to win the $2.5 million jackpot, lotto reps said. The Weis at 1199 Texas Palmyra Highway in Honesdale will receive $10,000 for selling the winning slip. Winners are not known until...
Two separate blazes destroy homes in NEPA
Fire destroyed a house Monday afternoon in Lackawanna County. Crews responded to the home along Route 407 in Benton Township, near Fleetville, around 1 p.m. Three people were home at the time of the fire; they all made it out safely along with their pets. Officials say water needed to be brought in from 2 1/2 miles away, requiring a lot of manpower. A state police fire marshal is investigating the cause of that fire.
Man arrested for injuring state trooper at Wayne County Courthouse
HONESDALE, WAYNE CO. (WOLF) — A Lake Ariel man is behind bars after police say he injured a state trooper at the Wayne County Courthouse. According to the Wayne County District Attorney's Office, prior to a summary trial for careless and reckless driving on Monday, 32-year-old Shane Murphy, Jr. became "agitated, irate and belligerent" outside of the District Magistrate's office in the courthouse.
Rumfield helping Railriders
It has been quite a ride for Scranton Wilkes barre Railriders TJ Rumfield. Growing up around the game with his father who played in the minor leagues and coached him in high school to being promoted to AAA for the first time this season. The 6’5 first man hit 321 with 10 hits at Somerset and has continued to hit over 300 with the Railriders.
Black Ties for White Coats Gala raises more than $100,000
Scholarships to benefit students at Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine. Tired of ads? Subscribers enjoy a distraction-free reading experience. Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine celebrated a monumental success with its annual Black Ties for White Coats Gala, raising more than $100,000 in support of student scholarships. Held at Mohegan Pennsylvania on Saturday, April 20, the event brought together esteemed guests, faculty, students, and community members for an evening of philanthropy and celebration.
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