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Latest Stories from the WVIA News Team
BOOKMARKS: Dolly Parton's Imagination Library sees 'huge influx' of interest in Lackawanna County since singer's passing
For this edition of Bookmarks, we checked in with Angela Bassani, President and CEO of the United Way of Lackawanna, Wayne and Pike County. The United Way is the local partner for the Imagination Library, providing new books every month for children from birth through age five.
Troopers: Honesdale man crashed beer-filled pickup truck into state police station, later said 'I'm drunk'
Wade Louis Rickard, 36, of Honesdale, is being held in the Wayne County Prison in lieu of $6 million bail, court records show.
La Festa Italiana celebrates 50th anniversary, Tunkhannock area grieves family killed in crash
La Festa Italiana celebrates its 50th anniversary this weekend in downtown Scranton. And the Tunkhannock community is remembering a family who died in a car crash last weekend.
570 natives in the NFL: The latest developments with Fagnano, Bartholomew, Dippre and DeLuca
Bob Ide and Roger DuPuis are in the WVIA Podcast studio talking about the latest with some players from the 570 region looking to make their way in the NFL. Also: Wallenpaupack vs. East Stroudsburg preview and Teresa Troiani vs. the Dinnie Stones.
La Festa Italiana celebrates 50 years in Scranton this weekend
La Festa Italiana celebrates its 50th anniversary this weekend, attracting thousands to Courthouse Square in Scranton for food, music and culture.
Berwick woman's fitness journey leads to Scotland's Dinnie Stones
A Berwick woman’s fitness journey took her to Scotland in August to lift the legendary Dinnie Stones. And a retired engineer will debut a special replica at this year’s Railfest.
Retired engineer to debut replica of 'Golden Spike' locomotive Union Pacific 119 at Steamtown Railfest
Dan Hryhorcoff, who drives a large bumper car and a 1950s toy pedal car on NEPA roads, will debut his latest creation at Railfest at Steamtown National Historic Site this weekend.
Gov. Josh Shapiro highlights public education investments at Scranton elementary school visit
Gov. Josh Shapiro visited Scranton School District's Neil Armstrong Elementary School on Wednesday to highlight investments in public education.
Lawyers for family of Pa. trooper killed on I-81 file civil suit against truck driver, trucking companies
The federal civil suit, filed in the Middle District of Pennsylvania, names truck driver Michael Bon as a defendant, as well as Alabama-based Augustin Freight Services and Texas-based SNK Logistics.
Gravel biking routes launched throughout Endless Mountains
Gravel cyclists seeking trails now have over 30 routes and 2,000 miles to ride in the Endless Mountains. And, Geisinger will expand its School of Nursing to Scranton.