November 4, 2024 at 04:58 ESTDaily Item
U.S. Geological Survey Fishery Biologist Vicki Blazer recently published an extensive study on PFAS in fish collected from nine sites, including five within the Susquehanna watershed, that show where these “forever chemicals” tend to congregate in a fish’s tissues, and may shed more light on additional sources for PFAS contamination.
November 4, 2024 at 00:00 ESTPress Enterprise
Solar company is buying Montour County land
MAHONING TWP. -- Montour County is selling its shooting range, which local probation officers, the sheriff and police...
November 4, 2024 at 00:00 ESTPress Enterprise
Structures damaged on state roads near Benton
BENTON -- Two subpar bridges on state roads near here are scheduled for replacement in coming years, PennDOT says.
On...
November 4, 2024 at 00:00 ESTPress Enterprise
Bloomsburg suspect later pleaded guilty to lesser charges at preliminary hearing
LIGHTSTREET -- A Bloomsburg man made threats to shoot someone here recently saying "nobody is going to stop him,"...
November 4, 2024 at 00:00 ESTPress Enterprise
Berwick granddaughter charged with theft
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BRIAR CREEK TWP. -- A Berwick woman has been charged with stealing a $50 Giant gift card...
November 4, 2024 at 00:00 ESTPress Enterprise
Police: Admitted heroin addict made false statements on application
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SCOTT TWP. -- A Benton heroin addict was charged after she tried to buy a handgun while...
November 3, 2024 at 23:30 ESTPA homepage
BLOOMSBURG, COLUMBIA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The clock is ticking down the final hours on one of the most hotly-contested US Senate races.
The race for that seat in Pennsylvania is considered a dead heat, and on Sunday, the Republican Nominee held a rally in the town where he attended high school.
28/22 News was there for what was billed as Dave McCormick's hometown hero rally.
McCormick returned to his alma mater Bloomsburg Area High School on Sunday to try and pin down his home crowd.
November 3, 2024 at 20:15 ESTPA homepage
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Families in need will have a happier Thanksgiving thanks to a local organization.
Runners filled the streets of Downtown Scranton this morning for the 15th Annual Turkey Trot Walk and Run.
Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine hosts the event to help benefit Friends of the Poor.
The Scranton-based non-profit is dedicated to helping people in need with food, clothing, and other assistance.
Valor Clinic Foundation holds Stand Down Event in Wilkes-Barre
November 3, 2024 at 18:43 ESTPA homepage
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — An annual event in Scranton is helping raise money for local children in need. All you have to do is eat, drink, and game.
All the people at the event have a common goal of spending part of their Sunday at Bartari in Scranton. They are helping raise money for seriously ill and injured children receiving care at Geisinger Janet Weis Children's Hospital.
November 3, 2024 at 18:24 ESTPA homepage
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Some local homeless individuals are a little more prepared for the coming winter.
Valor Clinic Foundation held its monthly Stand Down event on Sunday in Wilkes-Barre.
The outreach program gave around 50 homeless people basic necessities, such as clothing, food, and personal care items.
The handouts are either donated or purchased with cash donations.
One fire fighter injured after battling blaze in Wilkes-Barre
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