Day: March 20, 2023

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Body Recovered From Area Lake

A teenager in Wayne County who had been reported missing, was discovered dead in Lake Henry. Early Saturday morning, Maplewood Fire and Rescue got a call about some people who were screaming on Lake Henry. THey arrived to find two people hanging onto a capsized rowboat, who were then pulled from the water. Hours later, […]

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Gunfire In Old Forge

One person was shot and another was injured in a weekend shooting in Old Forge. It happened around 4:30 Sunday afternoon. Both men were taken to Geisinger CMC and are said to be in stable condition. Old Forge police are investigating.

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Passenger Rail Service Return One Step Closer

Passenger rail service from the Poconos to New York City is becoming more of a reality, as PennDOT has thrown its support behind the idea now. The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation has drawn up an official application for the program under which Amtrak trains would carry passengers from Pennsylvania to New York City. If approved, […]

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Luzerne County Couple Fall Victim To Scam

A man who police say scammed an elderly Luzerne County couple out of almost $10,000 has been arrested. 20-year-old Cristopher Mauricio of Philadelphia called an 87-year-old man and his 85-year-old wife, telling them that their grandson had been arrested and needed $9,600 for bail. Police say they have been investigating similar theft in the area […]

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