More Than One Million Patients Data Compromised In Geisinger Data Breach
Geisinger patients are being informed that a former employee of an IT service provider, may have accessed their personal information. The employee is now facing federal charges after possibly having accessed data of over one million patients, including names, birth dates, addresses, and medical records. No financial or Social Security information was compromised.
Read MoreLackawanna County Hands Out $100K In Grants
Lackawanna County is stepping up support for local nonprofits and projects with $100,000 in grants, benefiting 20 organizations and projects with $5,000 each. The Community Re-Invest program aims to enhance open spaces, greenway trails, and recreational facilities, while also improving community services and infrastructure.
Read MorePennsylvania Seeing Huge Increase In New Cases Of Lyme Disease
Lyme disease cases are on the rise across the Delaware Valley, with Delaware, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania all seeing significant increases, but some experts attribute the spike to better reporting methods. In 2023, Delaware reported 349 cases, while New Jersey logged 7,225, and Pennsylvania recorded the most… 11,164.
Read MoreWilkes Barre Police Incident
Police are continuing to investigate an incident in Wilkes-Barre. That investigation led to a heavy presence of law enforcement in the 100 block of Bowman Street. Police tape cordoned off the area as investigations moved forward. So far, details remain sparse, but it has been confirmed that one person sustained injuries during the incident.
Read More2 Men Arrested In Monroe County After Multiple Women Abducted And Assaulted
Police in Monroe County have arrested two men for kidnapping and sexually assaulting multiple women. Isaiah Rogers-Keeney and Davaun Carlon Jackson are accused of abducting four victims, then taking them to a property in Smithfield Township where they were bound, threatened, and assaulted. The two were taken into custody at Walmart in Mount Pocono. Charges […]
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