He competed in the boxing program at Rahway State Prison while serving a sentence for armed robbery and turned professional at age 25 soon after his release in 1978.
SMITHFIELD TOWNSHIP, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Authorities say one person was injured after a reported crash in Smithfield Township late Sunday night.
Officials told 28/22 News crews were called to the unit block of Independence Road in Smithfield Township, Monroe County, for a reported crash involving a motorcycle and a car at about 10:05 p.m.
Man identified after fatal Sugarloaf Township crash
PSP Stroudsburg is heading the response to the incident.
The roadway has been closed, and it is unknown at this time when it will reopen.
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Showing what you are made of, pushing your limits, and, for those over 21, getting a free beer: That was the goal on Sunday for many runners in Scranton.
The Iron Horse 8K took over the Montage Mountain Resorts on Sunday.
Nearly 200 runners came out to try their hand at conquering the course through scenic mountain terrain.
The trail race's elevation and distance are known for offering quite the challenge.
MOUNTAIN TOP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — It's not every day you get to see animatronic dinosaurs, but that's what lots of families got to see on Sunday in Mountain Top.
The parking lot at Malacari's Ice Cream and Mini-golf turned into a sight from the Jurassic period. Visitors were able to get up close with these creatures of the past.
Triceratops, T-Rexes, and a stegosaurus visited Mountain Top for the first time.
Those brave enough to get close were able to watch the animatronics move right in front of them.
These hoses have caused at least 29 injuries, including temporarily impaired hearing, to date.
SLOCUM TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — State police are asking for help to find who vandalized a park near Wapwallopen.
The Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) say it happened overnight at Slocum Township Memorial Park.
Troopers say someone used a gator utility vehicle or something similar to rip a fence out of the ground.
Detours to begin on Route 11 in Lackawanna County
The vandal or vandals also did donuts on the soccer field, digging up the turf, according to state police.
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Authorities say police responded to a Scranton neighborhood after a reported stabbing. 28/22 News found police activity on Sunday night on the city's south side.
Officials were dispatched around 7:30 to a home on the 800 block of East Locust Street near South Irving Avenue.
Detours to begin on Route 11 in Lackawanna County
28/22 News was on scene as a woman was seen wearing a police badge photographing the scene surrounded by police tape.
The tariffs, or import taxes, paid when Americans buy European products could raise prices for U.S. consumers and slow growth in both the U.S. and Europe.
Several agencies responded to the crash and search effort, including the U.S. Coast Guard and California's Dept. of Forestry and Fire Protection.
Golfers in Susquehanna County raised money for scholarships honoring Gil Depew on Sunday.
