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Shikellamy Education Association criticizes district's contract negotiation tactics, says strike is still set for Sept. 27

SUNBURY — Officials from the Shikellamy Education Association say the school district’s attorney and school board are being unprofessional in contract negotiations, and there has been little movement between the two parties as a strike looms on Sept. 27.

Scranton Police Detective suing for long-term damages

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— A Scranton Police Detective, who was critically injured in a January shooting, is now suing the parents of his accused shooter.

Detective Kyle Gilmartin was shot twice in the head, and is now seeking $100,000 in damages.

The lawsuit claims that despite knowing their son's violent tendencies, Alex and Crystal Eastman left the firearm they own unsupervised and unsecured.

PSP: Sex offender tracks down teen through Snapchat

PINE GROVE, SCHUYLKILL COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Pennsylvania State Police say a registered sex offender used Snapchat to track down a teenage girl, enter her home, and touch her while she was sleeping.

State police stated back on October 26, 2023, a 13-year-old girl and her parents arrived at the Schuylkill Haven police barracks to report a sexual assault that had taken place the night before in Pine Grove.

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