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Dad accused of abusing baby
COROLLA, N.C. — The father of a 5-month-old boy who died suddenly after falling ill on vacation has been arrested on a...
Press Enterprise Sat, Aug 18 2
Pets lost in Berwick-area fire
BRIAR CREEK — Miranda Whitehair was dropping off her mother, Diane, and brother, Mitchell, at work at the Berwick...
Press Enterprise Sat, Aug 18 2
Sekisui campus to open Monday
BLOOMSBURG — The rains that swamped South Centre Township Tuesday night shut down production at Sekisui SPI until...
Press Enterprise Sat, Aug 18 0
6-foot-1, 280-pound suspect resisted arrest, officer said
BLOOMSBURG — A Schuylkill County man was jailed here Friday for resisting arrest, charges say. Here’s what arrest...
Press Enterprise Sat, Aug 18 1
Drug suspect threw a lawn mower at cops, law enforcement says
BERWICK — A Brooklyn man who fled from a traffic stop reportedly threw a lawn mower at police during the chase,...
Press Enterprise Sat, Aug 18 2
Big Crowds for Dunmore Festival Despite the Rain
DUNMORE, Pa. -- The dreary weather didn't keep folks away from the Dunmore Summer Festival on Friday night. The festival, held at Sherwood Park, raises money for the Sherwood Youth Association. The association aims to keep kids playing in a safe and enjoyable environment. People braved the rain to enjoy food, beer, games and basket raffles. The festival runs through Saturday in Lackawanna County...
WNEP Fri, Aug 17 0
Chef Makes it His Mission to Feed Thousands of People in Flood Zone
PORT CARBON, Pa. -- A chef in Schuylkill County has fed 8,000 people and counting who are in desperate need of help in the flood zone near Port Carbon. Flood waters ravaged the town on Monday. Some people weren’t able to have a hot meal until Hiram Quintana showed up. He is the owner of the Tamaqua Trading Post restaurant and he made it his mission to help. He was cooking up 350 pounds of pork...
WNEP Fri, Aug 17 0
After 28 Years, JJ Bridjes Closing Its Doors
SOUTH ABINGTON TOWNSHIP, Pa. -- Families, friends and long-time customers packed into JJ Bridjes as this was their way of giving the restaurant near Clarks Summit a heartfelt send-off. The restaurant is closing its doors after serving the community for 28 years. “I’m very sad, I’m very sad. This is a staple. We come here at least once or twice a week,” said one customer. “It is very sad, it is...
WNEP Fri, Aug 17 0
Veteran Looking for Help with Transplant in Carbon County
FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP, Pa. -- A fundraiser in Carbon County is aiming to give a veteran a fighting chance. This is the third year for the John Hettler Liver Transplant Fundraiser and this year's event comes with some good news -- John is now eligible for the living donor program. All money raised goes to helping John get his liver transplant so the Desert Storm veteran can get back on his feet. "...
WNEP Fri, Aug 17 0
105-year-old Veteran of Three Wars Finally Receives College Diploma
SAN DIEGO - Centenarian Bill Vogt celebrated a date 83 years in the making Thursday, finally receiving his diploma from San Diego State University. Vogt is the last remaining SDSU student to have attended classes at the school's old campus in University Heights, and though he graduated in 1935, he never received his printed diploma. That changed Thursday, when the 105-year-old was presented with...
WNEP Fri, Aug 17 0