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Gustavo Peralta, Egg Harbor Township, NJ, Death and Obituary – It is with profound sadness that we announce the untimely passing of Gustavo Peralta, a cherished resident of Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey. The news of his death has left family, friends, and the community in a state of deep shock and sorrow. At the time of this report, the cause of Gustavo’s death has not been publicly disclosed, and further details surrounding the circumstances of his passing remain unavailable. The community is united in mourning as they process the loss of a man who was known for his kindness and…

(WPHL) — Crozer-Chester Medical Center, located in Upland, PA, and Taylor Hospital, located in Ridley Park, PA, will close this month, according to a statement released by Delaware County Council. On Thursday, councilmembers responded to the closure announcement by Prospect Medical Holdings, Inc., the owner of the two hospitals. Prospect Medical Holdings files for bankruptcy protection The exact date of the closure remains unknown, however, officials from Prospect Medical Holdings informed a bankruptcy court on Thursday that there is only enough money to keep the hospitals open through March 14th. “It is infuriating to hear that Prospect has failed to…

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police are searching for a suspect who they say robbed a store at gunpoint. According to the Wilkes-Barre City Police Department, on March 7, around 5:00 a.m., officers were called to a business on the 600 block of Hazle Street for a report of an armed robbery. Once on the scene, the employee stated to police that the suspect entered the business and asked to purchase two packs of cigarettes. Two charged with selling fentanyl pills during undercover sting The victim claimed the suspect took out a gun and demanded money from inside the cash…

CATAWISSA, COLUMBIA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police were searching for a missing teenager in Columbia County. According to the Catawissa Borough Police Department, a 15-year-old girl was reported missing on March 7. 28 dogs seized during animal fighting investigation Police say the teenager has been located.

(WBRE/WYOU) — During the season of Lent many Catholics abstain from meat on Fridays and pick up fish, shrimp, pierogies, haluski, and more at fish fries and Lenten dinners. What to know about the Scranton St. Patrick’s Parade The first Friday in Lent this year is March 7 and the last is April 18. Here is a list of fish fries and Lenten dinners happening in the area: The Harwood Fire Company in Luzerne County is serving up some Lent favorites with a $12 fish platter, $12 shrimp scampi, six pierogies for $5, mac and cheese, and haluski both $4…

(WBRE/WYOU) — Two people are facing charges after investigators stated they seized 500 grams of methamphetamine and several guns from their possession. According to acting U.S. Attorney John C. Gurganus, a federal grand jury indicted 34-year-old Craig Lee Hickson of Plymouth and 46-year-old Rasheeda Kelly of Wilkes-Barre on drug trafficking and firearms violations. Suspect wanted after armed robbery at store Investigators said on February 21 in Luzerne County, Hickson, and Kelly attempted to distribute over 500 grams of methamphetamine. Detectives also claimed Kelly had several guns as a felon who is not allowed to have firearms. The maximum penalty for…

PITTSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — We’re just one day away from the Scranton St. Patrick’s Parade, and hundreds of groups are getting ready to take part in the celebration. It’s a sight and sound popular during the month of March, bagpipes and Irish Step Dancing. Both Jimmy Losavich with the Black Diamond Pipe Band and students with the Joyce School of Irish Dance have put in nearly a year of practice for the Scranton St. Patrick’s parade. “Tingling sensation you get, you get butterflies in your stomach, and you’re just waiting to step off and get the show on the…

(The Hill) – A federal judge has effectively ended the ability of compounding pharmacies to make their own copies of Eli Lilly’s weight loss and diabetes drugs Zepbound and Mounjaro.  In a sealed decision filed late Wednesday, Judge Mark Pittman of the Northern District of Texas declined to issue an injunction to stop the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) from declaring there was no longer a shortage of the medicines’ active ingredient, tirzepatide.  The lawsuit against the FDA was brought in October by a trade organization representing compounding industry groups. The Outsourcing Facilities Association (OFA) alleged the agency was “abruptly…

NANTICOKE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Efforts are underway to improve safety at a busy Luzerne County intersection that’s been the site of numerous crashes in recent years. The intersection in question is located at the boundary of Nanticoke and Newport Township. Principal found not guilty of sexually assaulting student There have been two deadly crashes at the intersection in the last year. The most recent fatal crash occurred last week. Tonight the I-Team’s Andy Mehalshick reports life from the intersection with what’s being done to keep drivers and pedestrians safe. 

WEST HAZLETON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — State police say they seized 28 dogs while serving a search warrant at a home in Luzerne County as part of an animal fighting ring investigation. Pennsylvania State Police say on Thursday, March 6, troopers discovered 28 dogs after an animal cruelty and dog fighting investigation. A search warrant was issued at a residence in West Hazleton where inside troopers said they found dogs, along with numerous items related animal fighting. Two gunshot victims discovered, investigation underway Nineteen dogs were found in crates inside while eight were discovered inside a backyard shed. Troopers say…