No Release Pending Trial For Violent Offenders If Bill Is Passed
A Pennsylvania senate bill aims to prevent violent offenders from being released before trial. It passed the judiciary committee this week and now heads to the full Senate for consideration. The legislation, spearheaded by Senator Lisa Baker, would bar non-monetary bail for those deemed a threat to public safety, including repeat violent offenders and drug […]
Read MoreWoman Accused Of Abandoning Dog In Clarks Summit
Griffin Pond Animal Shelter seeks help in locating a woman accused of abandoning two dogs near the shelter. The woman, captured in surveillance footage, illegally dumped the dogs near Griffin Pond Road in Clark Summit. Anyone with information is urged to contact the shelter at 570-586-3700 extension 500.
Read MoreLuzerne County Man Jailed After Raid
A Luzerne County man faces drug-related charges after police executed a narcotics search warrant in his home. Jason Facciponti was arrested Thursday. Officials recovered methamphetamine, Fentanyl, and drug paraphernalia during the search. Facciponti is now in the Luzerne County Prison, being held without bail, awaiting a preliminary hearing on April 4.
Read MoreEclipse Advice
With the upcoming solar eclipse, safety concerns are on the rise. The National Weather Service at State College suggests accessing eclipse safety messages through the New York Weather Forecast office in Albany. While Pennsylvania won’t experience totality, some parts of the state will still see around 98.5% of totality. The eclipse is April 8th.
Read MoreGame Commission Releases Annual Report
Bryan Burhans, Executive Director of the Pennsylvania Game Commission, presented the agency’s annual report before the House Game and Fisheries Committee. Burhans said that with a mission to serve both hunters and nonhunters, the commission faces significant challenges, but remains dedicated to its responsibilities. The annual legislative report can be accessed online at www.pgc.pa.gov.
Read MoreBridge Replacement Project Means Detours In Scranton Beginning Next Week
Starting next week, Parker Street in North Scranton will close for a bridge replacement project. PennDOT advises a detour between Boulevard Avenue and North Main Avenue. Crews may start Wednesday.
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