Gas prices across the Susquehanna Valley are three cents cheaper this week at $2.89 a gallon, according to AAA East Central’s Gas Price Report released Monday. A year ago this week, the average price was $3.16.
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DANVILLE — Saturday provided the ideal weather conditions for a maple tree tapping demonstration at Montour Preserve, Montour Area Recreation Commission director Bob Stoudt said.
HARRISBURG — Party-line votes cast by members of the Pennsylvania House Energy Committee on Monday advanced a pair of bills proposing an optional model zoning ordinance for local municipalities to consider toward regulating data center development, as well as mandating annual reports from the facilities about water and energy consumption.
HARRISBURG — Pennsylvania Democratic U.S. Sen. John Fetterman remained resolute Monday in his support of the joint U.S.-Israel war against Iran, celebrating news of the continued demise of the Iranian regime while his Republican colleague, Sen. Dave McCormick, backed President Donald Trump’s authority to launch “Operation Epic Fury” without the authorization of Congress.
The order came hours after the State Department urged Americans to leave the Middle East due to the conflict with Iran.
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Local Irish groups are celebrating Irish Heritage Month with a ceremony that honors courage, sacrifice, and service in Lackawanna County. Community members gathered on Courthouse Square in Scranton to honor two local immigrants who became heroes. The Wreath Laying Ceremony recognizes John Delaney and Patrick Delacy, who came from Ireland [...]
TOBYHANNA TOWNSHIP, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A zoning fight is growing in Monroe County: People who live there are pushing back after township supervisors approved a data center overlay district in Tobyhanna Township. Supervisors passed the ordinance in December on 520 acres at the Tarheel Quarry site along Caughbaugh Road. The quarry owner has applied [...]
The depositions from former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton spanned hours over two days last week.
Neighbors in Northampton County have concerns over safety, data center development, and disturbing the home of two bald eagles.
