Accompanied by Alex Morgan, commander of Danville VFW Post 298, Danville Middle School teacher Ashley Reidinger and 20 eighth grade student volunteers placed flags on veterans’ gravesites Monday morning at 18 cemeteries, beginning at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, in Danville.
NORTHUMBERLAND — A Sunbury man is jailed on $150,000 bail and faces felony aggravated assault charges after police say he fired a gun at another person Sunday during a dispute near Queen Street.
There is reason for this year’s college graduates to be cautiously optimistic about the job market.
SUNBURY — A 36-year-old Brooklyn man accused of helping an organization scam a Kulpmont man out of $5,000, who was scheduled for a pre-trial hearing Monday, was granted a continuance in Northumberland County Court because he needs a Chinese interpreter.
MIFFLINBURG — The Buffalo Valley Produce Auction in Mifflinburg will be partnering with the Clinic for Special Children in hopes of raising more than half a million dollars to support work in providing affordable medical care for individuals with rare genetic disorders.
MAZEPPA — Mazeppa will honor longtime parade organizer, the late Clarence Roush, during Sunday’s annual Memorial Day observance.
LEWISBURG — When Ken Freeman sat on the quad at Bucknell University in 1972 waiting to receive his degree, he had no idea what lay ahead. But as the years went by, he realized just how much of an impact Bucknell had on his life.
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — 50-year-old Zakia Patterson appeared to be in good spirits following her preliminary hearing Monday. She is facing charges of aggravated assault and endangering the welfare of a child. "Because it was preliminary, only one side was heard. I feel like there were a lot of assumptions, but there are things [...]
JESSUP, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Preparations are officially underway for the annual race of the saints in Jessup this weekend. On Saturday, three teams will dress in traditional clothing to represent each saint and race through the streets carrying 500-pound statues while the crowd cheers them on. With flags already hung and streets painted, Saint [...]
PLAINS TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The service of local Veterans was honored and celebrated Monday afternoon in Plains Township: The Wyoming Valley Chamber of Commerce hosted the Honor Recognition Luncheon. The event celebrates local Veterans, recognizes their service, and allows veteran entrepreneurs to connect with the community. Three veteran entrepreneurs were awarded grants to [...]
