AVOCA, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Five people were displaced and an unknown number of pets were lost in a Saturday morning residential structure fire in Avoca. Around 10:00 a.m. Saturday, crews responded to the fire that Chief Matthews of the Avoca Fire Department said started on the third floor. Those who responded to the three-story [...]
(WBRE/WYOU) — Speed restrictions and commercial vehicle restrictions were placed on several interstates in the region by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) Saturday morning. The following roads received a reduced speed of 45 mph and a right-lane-only restriction for commercial vehicles: PennDOT says they will continue to treat roadways until they are clear. Road [...]
LEWISBURG — A registered nurse accused of failing to report and find medical attention for her 1-year-old girl who ingested marijuana pleaded no contest to one of the charges in Union County Court.Danita Robinson, 38, of Logan Avenue, Lewisburg, pleaded no contest to a felony count of failure to report child abuse. In pleading no contest, Robinson did not admit guilt but acknowledged there was enough evidence against her that a jury might find her guilty.Robinson entered the plea on Jan. 5 in front of Union County Judge Michael Piecuch, who ordered a pre-sentence investigation.
MANDATA — The Line Mountain School District board of education at Tuesday night's meeting named Michael Shingara III director of plant operation and machine maintenance at a salary of $80,000.
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