Biden Accused Of False Claim During Wilkes Barre Speech
Joe Biden made an appearance Tuesday afternoon in Wilkes Barre, in which he made a wildly false claim about the speed that AR-15s shoot bullets… It is unclear what the President was referencing, but AR-15s generally do not shoot the fastest bullets. A June study by hunting gear retailer Field and Stream looked at the […]
Read MoreDallas Man Facing Drug Charges
A man from Dallas is facing charges including conspiracy to distribute and possession with the intent to distribute fentanyl. 52-year-old Patrick Russin faces a maximum penalty of 40 years in prison followed by a term of supervised release and a fine if found guilty.
Read MoreRescue In Nay Aug Gorge
First responders in Lackawanna County rescued a man that fell into the Nay Aug Gorge in Scranton Tuesday evening during a walk on the trail. The extent of the man’s injuries and his identification have not been confirmed.
Read MoreSpotted Lanternfly Causing New Concerns
The spotted lanternfly continues to destroy plants and fruit trees throughout the northeast, and the Poconos too are feeling the damage.The spotted lanternfly has no natural predators. If you see one, you should immediately report it by calling the statewide hotline… 888-422-3359.
Read MoreCongress – – Biden Loan Forgiveness Plan May Be Illegal
Nearly 100 Republican members of Congress have called on House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to hold Joe Biden accountable for what they say is his “illegal $300 billion student loan giveaway.” Now, the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget projects that cancelling up to $20,000 for some borrowers will cost taxpayers between $440 billion and $600 […]
Read MoreBiden Visit To Cause NEPA Traffic Snarls And Delays
Joe Biden’s visit to Wilkes-Barre is going to create a lot of traffic congestion and delays for drivers. Pennsylvania State Police say Biden’s visit will even result in temporary closures during the afternoon and evening hours. Troopers say drivers should expect delays, backups, and congestion in and around the area today.
Read MoreFire In Dickson City!
Fire in Dickson City engulfed a garage and burned into a home. It happened around 1:30pm on Beechwood Drive. One person was home at the time, but they got out safely. Two cats that were inside were not as lucky.
Read MorePennDOT License Centers Closed This Weekend
PennDOT driver license and photo centers statewide, will be closed Saturday, September 3, through Monday, September 5 in observance of Labor Day. The website, www.dmv.pa.gov remains available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. There are no additional fees for using online services.
Read MoreLackawanna Teen Dies In Training Exercise
Lackawanna County resident, 17-year-old Alyssa Cahoon is dead after her heart stopped beating during a training exercise with the Army National Guard in Fort Jackson, South Carolina. Cahoon would have been a starting senior on the Varsity Volleyball team at Forest City Regional High School this year.
Read MoreHuman Remains Found In Luzerne County
An investigation was launched after human remains were found Saturday in Luzerne County. The Luzerne County Coroner’s Office says the remains are those of an adult man. They were found over an embankment near McDonald Street Saturday evening. They are suspected to be those of 49 year old Brian Rogozonski of Nanticoke, but that has […]
Read MoreLuzerne Teen To Be Charged As Adult
A Luzerne County teenager is being charged as an adult in connection with the death of a 17-year-old Luzerne County girl in Butler Township. Pennsylvania State Police arrested Alan Meyers of Black Creek Township on charges of criminal homicide, possession of firearms by a minor , and tampering with evidence. He’s in the Luzerne County […]
Read MoreCarbondale Man Arrested For Child Porn
A Carbondale man was arrested by state police and now he is facing more than 100 counts of child pornography. 21 year old Michael Mahoski was taken into custody after police executed a search warrant at his home on Maple Avenue in Carbondale. Mahoski is in the Lackawanna County Prison, with bail set at $40,000.
Read MoreCrackdown Underway On Impaired Drivers
The Labor Day weekend is fast approaching, and state and local police are already watching for impaired drivers during the “National Crackdown Impaired Driving Campaign” that started on Wednesday and continues through Monday, September 5th. There is a zero tolerance policy in effect concerning impaired driving.
Read MoreHead On Crash In Scranton
A head-on crash in Scranton Thursday afternoon, sent multiple people to the hospital. Police say a vehicle going up Myrtle Street crashed into a car going across Clay Avenue yesterday afternoon just after 5:30. One person reportedly suffered a severe head injury.
Read MoreHome Health Nurse Arrested Following Drug Thefts
A home health nurse from Wayne County is accused of stealing pills from a patient in Luzerne County. Investigators say 61 year old Diane Ellingsen of Lake Ariel, stole prescription tablets from a patient in Plains Township. Ellingsen has been charged with substance obtained by fraud, forgery, and deception.
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