Years after first appearing in The Daily Item for his ambitious effort to make the Bible more accessible across languages, Harold A. Lerch Sr. is still quietly expanding his global readership.
LEWISBURG — When Rose Samples was asked if she wanted to be admitted into the treatment court program in 2024, she heard a different question in her mind: are you ready to save your own life?
DANVILLE — More than 500 students, parents and community members gathered May 21 for the Mental Health Moves Family Night at the Danville Area High School, organized by the district’s Mental Health Team.
HARRISBURG — Data center developers must opt into new standards unveiled Wednesday by Gov. Josh Shapiro to benefit from speedy and assured permitting plus tax incentives, but the latter part requires buy-in from a politically divided Legislature entering the annual budget push.
MONROE TOWNSHIP, SNYDER COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A deadly crash happened in Snyder county Wednesday morning, and officials added a sobering detail in their release: State police say neither person in that car was wearing a seatbelt. 66-year-old Keith Metz was killed when his car veered off the road, struck a utility pole, and flipped onto [...]
BLAKELY, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A major development in the data center fight: Governor Josh Shapiro traveled from Blakely to Archbald on Wednesday, meeting with local leaders and residents, and unveiled a new state initiative. It would force developers to meet strict standards on energy, environmental protection, local job creation, and transparency before qualifying for [...]
MUNCY CREEK TOWNSHIP, LYCOMING COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A community that has been fighting for more than a year and still doesn't have an answer. 87 acres of solar farms and chicken barns, proposed right next to people's homes in Muncy Creek Township. Dozens packed a public hearing on Wednesday, and the decision was pushed again. [...]
LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Fireworks are a big part of summer celebrations: With the United States of America's 250th birthday and warmer temperatures ahead, experts are reminding people how to properly handle and dispose of fireworks. "You have to use good judgment," Bulldog Fireworks owner Charles Karam said. Karam has been selling fireworks since 2011. [...]
LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Local parks are getting ready to open up some waterworks ahead of the hot summer months. The splashpad at McDade Park in Scranton is going to be open on June 5 and will stay open every day of the week from 10:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. Repairs are in progress at [...]
STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Many fawns are being brought into rehabilitation centers this season, but experts say it may not be necessary. As more fawns are being brought into Pocono Rehabilitation Center, specialists are saying many of these fawns may not actually need rescuing. Pocono Wildlife Rehabilitation and Education Center says well-meaning people are [...]
