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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

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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 · 2d
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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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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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NorthcentralPA.com

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PPL outlines plans for new power plants to serve Salem Township data center

Salem Township, Pa. — Two large natural gas-fired power plants could be built in Salem Township to supply electricity to a proposed data center, according to details released this month by PPL Corp. The proposed project would add approximately 2,000 megawatts of electricity generation capacity to the area, making it a major new energy development for a township already home to the Susquehanna Steam Electric Station, the nuclear power plant operated by Talen Energy. The new natural gas facilities would be separate from the neighboring nuclear station and would be developed as part of an agreement involving PPL's energy development venture, Invitium Energy, and QTS, a data center company. PPL announced the collaboration during its third-quarter financial update, saying Invitium has agreed to become the electricity generation provider for QTS's Salem Township data center project. Under the proposed arrangement, the electricity would be supplied through an initial 20-year agreement, with the option for multiple five-year extensions. Two natural gas plants planned The proposed energy development would include two combined-cycle natural gas power plants, along with additional electricity generation from fuel cells and battery storage. Combined-cycle plants use natural gas to power turbines, then capture heat from the process to produce

Susquehanna, PA · 21h

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Perforated metal pioneer Hendrick celebrates 150 years

Perforated and fabricated metal products provider Hendrick is celebrating its 150th anniversary in 2026. Congratulations!. Founded in 1876 in Carbondale, Pa., where the company continues to operate today, Hendrick has expanded from perforated metal manufacturing into a company with three divisions: Hendrick Manufacturing, Hendrick Screen, and Hendrick Architectural. “As we...

Carbondale, PA · 1d

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Nov. 14 Football Game Notes vs. Bethany

GAME NOTES (.pdf) | LIVE STATS | LIVE VIDEO | LIVE AUDIO. The hiring of Matt Tobey as Waynesburg's defensive coordinator raised a few eyebrows considering he was fresh off a graduate assistantship at East Stroudsburg. However, head coach Larry Wilson's decision is looking like a great one. Following last week's dominant victory over Geneva, Waynesburg is currently tied for the PAC lead in sacks with 30, which is up from 17 one year ago. The Yellow Jackets have also increased their interception total (6 to 10) and reduced their points allowed (35.6 ppg to 32.0) and yards allowed (409.1 to 347.7) averages.

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