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Ride Safety at the Troy Fair
TROY — The rides at the Troy Fair run constantly and usually have a steady line of people eager to take a spin. But ride safety became an issue after a ride at the Ohio State Fair broke down mid-ride. One person died and several more got hurt. Jonathan Mitchell is the head foreman for Bates Brothers Amusement. The company is based in Ohio and runs the rides at the Troy Fair. Mitchell says...
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Susquehanna County Sheriff’s Department Receive Generous Donation
MONTROSE —  The Susquehanna County sheriff’s department will be able to get new bullet proof vests thanks to a generous donation. Kinder Morgan, a company that specializes in oil and gas pipelines, handed over a check for $10,000 Thursday morning to the sheriff and deputies. Officials say the money will be used to purchase new bullet proof vests for the Susquehanna County sheriff...
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Nanticoke Residents Shocked as Charges are Filed against Former Teacher, Mayor
NANTICOKE — Edward Butkiewicz was once a public servant in Luzerne County, but he now faces charges, accused of trying to lure teens into his car with the promise of money, and this isn’t the first time Butkiewicz has faced charges. People who know the victims say they are on edge because Butkiewicz tried more than once to get teens into his car. A police report shows Butkiewicz tried...
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JCPenney at Lycoming Mall to Close Monday
MUNCY TOWNSHIP — It’s the end of an era for the JCPenney in Lycoming County. A few months ago the chain announced it would be closing hundreds of stores across the country. The JCPenney at the Lycoming Mall will officially close this Monday. A few months ago, the chain announced it would be closing hundreds of stores across the country. The JCPenney at the Lycoming Mall will...
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California Man Bikes to PA to Help End Sexual Abuse in Men and Boys
HAWLEY — After biking from California to Hawley, Randy Boyd and his driver Eddie Fisher were finally done, and shared an emotional embrace after a long journey across the country. Boyd began his ride on June 18 just outside Los Angeles and wrapped up at the Cocoon Coffee Shop in Hawley. “Exhilarating, emotional, draining, frustrating — every emotion a human being can have I have gone...
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Scammers Looking to Misuse Popular Mobile Classifieds Apps, Here’s What to Watch For
BLAKELY — Millions of people are selling belongings they no longer need using cell phone apps like ‘”Letgo”‘ and ‘”OfferUp.” And like other new ways to make money, this one has some fraudsters looking to rip you off. Blakely police got two complaints this month about some people from out of state using the “Letgo” app, posing as buyers...
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Water Back On, Problems Persist in Lackawanna County Mobile Home Park
ARCHBALD — Residents of a trailer park in Lackawanna County have their water back on but it’s likely they will still need to find another place to live. County officials were able to work out a deal to buy those residents more time. A problem plaguing residents at Valley View Estates mobile home park in Archbald now has a temporary fix Their water was shut off on Monday because the...
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Charlie Gard Will Be Moved to Hospice for Final Hours: Judge
LONDON — Charlie Gard, the terminally ill baby at the center of a bitter legal battle that has garnered global attention, is to have his life support treatment withdrawn. A UK High Court judge has ruled that Charlie should be moved from Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) to a hospice, where he will “inevitably” die within a short period. “We deeply regret that profound...
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Crash Takes Down Utility Lines in Wayne County
SALEM TOWNSHIP — A road in Wayne County was closed for several hours Thursday after a crash took down utility lines. The car hit a pole along Route 348 near Mount Cobb around 9:30 a.m. The wreck brought down wires across the road. There is no word if the driver was hurt. A short detour was in place while crews fixed the downed pole and wires.
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Bacteria Levels Close Some New Jersey Beaches
There is some bad news for folks from northeastern and central Pennsylvania planning a vacation at the New Jersey shore. More than a dozen beaches up and down the coast are closed because of contamination from runoff water. The runoff has caused high bacteria levels in some spots. The beaches will not reopen until the levels drop. Click here for an interactive map of the beaches that are closed.
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