Wilkes-Barre Scranton International Airport Evacuated After Bomb Threat
- Ed Histed
- September 16, 2024
Wilkes-Barre Scranton International Airport was evacuated Saturday morning after receiving a bomb threat just before 11:30. The Joseph M. McDade Terminal Building and other facilities were cleared as a precaution. The threat was later deemed unfounded. Emergency and federal personnel, including the TSA, are investigating the incident. No details have yet been released about the […]
Read MorePA Supreme Court Hands Down Firm Election Ruling
- Ed Histed
- September 16, 2024
THE PENNSYLVANIA SUPREME COURT RULED FRIDAY THAT MAIL-IN BALLOTS WITHOUT CORRECT DATES ON ENVELOPES CANNOT BE COUNTED IN ELECTIONS. THE RULING WAS APPLAUDED BY REPUBLICANS AS A VICTORY FOR VOTER INTEGRITY. GOVERNOR JOSH SHAPIRO SAYS BOTH REPUBLICAN AND DEMOCRATIC CLERKS OF ELECTIONS ARE CALLING FOR WHAT HE CALLS “COMMON SENSE REFORMS” WHEN IT COMES TO […]
Read MorePenn State Budget Cuts
- Ed Histed
- September 16, 2024
Penn State University is planning on some significant changes for the new academic year. The university is implementing a new regional leadership model to enhance collaboration across campuses and better address local needs in order to save money. They say the Voluntary Separation Incentive Program has led to around 10% of the workforce opting for […]
Read More2nd Attempt Made On Trump’s Life
- Ed Histed
- September 16, 2024
SHOTS WERE FIRED OUTSIDE OF THE TRUMP INTERNATIONAL GOLF CLUB IN WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, WHILE FORMER PRESIDENT TRUMP WAS GOLFING. THE FORMER PRESIDENT IS REPORTEDLY SAFE. FLORIDA REPUBLICAN CONGRESSMAN MICHAEL WALTZ SAYS POLITICAL ATTACKS ON THE FORMER PRESIDENT ARE FUELING VIOLENCE…. A WITNESS SAW THE SUSPECT AND GOT A LICENSE PLATE FOR HIS VEHICLE. […]
Read MoreDUI Checkpoints This Weekend
- Ed Histed
- September 13, 2024
Pennsylvania State Police will be conducting DUI checkpoints and roving patrols from today through Sunday across the state. The efforts are part of a “zero-tolerance enforcement policy” aimed at reducing drinking and driving. Checkpoints will be set up in Pike and Monroe Counties and other areas with high DUI rates. Drivers are reminded to avoid […]
Read MoreSeasonal Workers Needed
- Ed Histed
- September 13, 2024
GEODIS is set to hire 115 seasonal workers in Eastern Pennsylvania for the upcoming holiday season. The logistics company is looking for material handlers and equipment operators to help manage increased demand. Positions range from part-time to full-time, with roles available across 13 regions in the U.S. and Canada. Learn more and apply at www.WorkAtGEODIS.com
Read MoreLehigh Valley Billionaire Makes Space History
- Ed Histed
- September 13, 2024
A Lehigh Valley tech billionaire made history yesterday as the first non-astronaut to walk in space. On Thursday morning, Jared Isaacman founder of Shift4, stepped out of the SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule as part of the Polaris Dawn mission, which tested new spacesuits for future Mars missions. Isaacman almost two hours in the vacuum of […]
Read MoreTobyhanna Honors POWs and MIAs
- Ed Histed
- September 13, 2024
Tobyhanna Army Depot held a ceremony Thursday to honor prisoners of war and those missing in action. The event featured Valerie Smock, a veteran of the Army National Guard and Air Force Reserve, as the guest speaker. Organizer Adam Chase emphasized the importance of remembering the veterans and raising awareness about their sacrifices. The ceremony […]
Read More10-Year Anniversary Of Deadly Pike County Shooting
- Ed Histed
- September 13, 2024
Believe it or not, it was ten years ago today, September 12, 2014, when a deadly sniper attack took place on two State Police officers in Pike County. Cpl. Bryon Dickson II was killed and Trooper Alex Douglass was critically injured outside the Blooming Grove barracks. The suspect, Eric Frein, led authorities on a 48-day […]
Read MoreStroudsburg Man Convicted In Federal Court
- Ed Histed
- September 12, 2024
A Monroe County man has been convicted in federal court of making false statements while purchasing firearms from Dunkelberger’s Sports Outfitter. 33 year old Delvin Hutchinson of Stroudsburg was convicted on three counts of lying about buying six firearms back in March 2019. Sentencing is set for January 9, 2025.
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