Nanticoke

Officials from the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection visited the Lower Broadway Recreational Complex in Nanticoke to discuss the agency's Hazardous Sites Cleanup Program.

Today on Up to Date, a story about war, love and loss; sunscreen updates and funding for transportation alternative projects.

Joseph Hynoski grew up in West Nanticoke and enlisted in World War II. He contracted malaria in New Guinea. His daughter has published a book of letters between her parents, which chronicle a battle far from over when the war ended.

A child in Nanticoke was attacked by a rabid groundhog, according to the Nanticoke City Police Department. Rabies is 100% fatal if not treated, and officials urge the public to avoid wild animals.

John 'Stanky' Stankovic, the Nanticoke-born polka musician whose band performed all over the United States and around the world, died early Christmas Day. He was 89.

John 'Stanky' Stankovic, the Nanticoke-born polka musician whose band performed all over the United States and around the world, died early Christmas Day. He was 89.

Gov. Josh Shapiro was in Nanticoke on Friday to talk about job training and other topics - he addressed questions about the proposal to sell three local hospitals to a private foundation. And, a Bradford County animal sanctuary welcomes shelter dogs to new, tiny homes.

In Carbon County, there is a pride celebration, D&L Trailfest and the Summit Hill Hootenanny this weekend. In Luzerne County, a Polish picnic and garden tour are scheduled.

Up to Date is back for a new week! Today - we’ll try to clear the air around recreational cannabis and meet the country’s new secretary of labor in Luzerne County.