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'1-mile Firecracker Race' in Scranton honors late boxing trainer Paul O'Malley
Runners in Lackawanna County honored late boxing trainer Paul "Hook" O'Malley in a charity race, with proceeds supporting the American Cancer Society.
WNEP Sun, Aug 16 [totalcount]
Pumpy Association unveils new outdoor oasis in Schuylkill County
A project 3 years in the making, the "Pumpy" has been brought back to life by those who never forgot what it could be.
WNEP Sun, Aug 16 [totalcount]
Youth Games at Montage Mountain honor Isla Rose Melucci
Funds raised at the games will go towards a playground in Isla's memory.
WNEP Sun, Aug 16 [totalcount]
Dick Knoebel remembered as heart of Knoebels
ELYSBURG, NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — For generations, Knoebels Amusement Resort has been more than an amusement park. It has been a place where families come together, traditions are passed down, and memories are made. At the heart of that legacy was Dick Knoebel, a man who devoted his life to the park and the people [...]
PA homepage Sun, Aug 16 [totalcount]
Police search for suspect after a stolen vehicle crashed into a backyard in Luzerne County
The suspect allegedly threatened to kill the homeowner before crashing into trees in the backyard of the property and fleeing the scene.
WNEP Sun, Aug 16 [totalcount]
Multiple businesses closed as crews investigate gas leak
WILKES-BARRE TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Several buisnesses had to be evacuated as crews investigate a gas leak in a Wilkes-Barre Township shopping plaza. Just before 11:00 a.m. Sunday, authorities say crews were called to the area of the Triangle Plaza in Wilkes-Barre Township. Wilkes-Barre Township Fire Department Assistant Chief Rich Hart told 28/22 News [...]
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Dolly Parton misses Dollywood attraction opening due to 'health issues'
While Parton was in Nashville to attend the event unveiling of Dollywood's new ride, she wasn't able to physically go to the grand opening on doctor's orders.
WNEP Sun, Aug 16 [totalcount]
Police called after gunshots rang out in Edwardsville
No word yet on whether anyone was hurt or is in custody.
WNEP Sun, Aug 16 [totalcount]
A home is destroyed after a fire in Berwick
Fire officials say everyone was able to get out of the home safely, but 10 residents were displaced as a result.
WNEP Sun, Aug 16 [totalcount]
Geisinger notifies public of potential measles exposure
DANVILLE, MONTOUR COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — On Saturday, Geisinger said in a release that they are notifiing the public of a potential measles exposure at Geisinger Medical Center (GMC) in Danville. Geisinger says they became aware that a visitor with a high suspicion of measles was on the GMC campus from 1:00 p.m. on August 12 [...]
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