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Data centers, gallons of diesel proposed on coal mines
ARCHBALD, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— There was a large turnout in Archbald Thursday for a hearing on another proposed data center project in the borough. This is now the sixth proposal the borough has received in the last year, and locals say they're not happy about it. Hundreds packed the auditorium at Valley View High School [...]
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Massive data center buyouts leave some homeowners worried about the future
A data center developer spent about $540 million to buy 1700 acres of land in Salem Township. However, some who live near the proposed site were not offered money.
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Fire determined to be arson, state police say
MOUNT CARMEL BOROUGH, NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A Saturday night fire in Mount Carmel was determined by Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) to be an arson. Crews responded around 8:15 p.m. to the former Columbia Building Supply on South Spruce Street, where PSP say a fire was lit using an accelerant around a stove. The building [...]
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'The Bachelorette' season canceled following domestic abuse claims against Taylor Frankie Paul
The new season of "The Bachelorette" featuring the "Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" star was set to premiere this weekend.
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Massive fire at former lumber supply company ruled arson in Mount Carmel
PSP say a massive fire at former lumber supply company building along South Spruce Street was arson.
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Multi-million bank theft ringleader sentenced
(WBRE/WYOU) — The ringleader of a more than $3 million bank fraud scheme was sentenced Wednesday for his involvement, officials say. Jeremy Antuan Boria Fraticelli, 23, of Dover, led 23 others in tricking bank customers to make withdrawals into funnel accounts, according to the office of Attorney General Dave Sunday. Fraticelli was sentenced one to [...]
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Nexstar closes $6.2 billion acquisition of TEGNA
The Federal Communications Commission and Department of Justice approved the acquisition in an announcement Thursday.
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Entrance security screenings coming to Geisinger
(WBRE/WYOU) — Entrance security screenings using metal detectors will be implemented at all Geisinger hospitals over the next year, according to a Geisinger release. The first screenings will be implemented Monday, March 30 at Geisinger Medical Center. “Our hospitals are places of healing,” Sean McGinley, associate vice president of Police and Security Operations for Geisinger [...]
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Nexstar closes deal to acquire TEGNA
(WBRE/WYOU) — Nexstar Media Group announced Thursday the closure of its acquisition of TEGNA. The announcement follows approval of the deal from Federal Communications Commission and United States Department of Justice. Nexstar’s Founder, Chairman, and Chief Executive Officer, Perry Sook said: “This transaction is essential to sustaining strong local journalism in the communities we serve. [...]
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The body of an American student who went missing in Barcelona has been found, police in Spain say
Gracey was a student at the University of Alabama, and was visiting friends in Barcelona for a spring break trip.
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