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3 days ago
- General
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'Being smart on crime' leading to downtrend of overdoses
TUNKHANNOCK, WYOMING COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— A local community is doing its part to combat the opioid epidemic by handing out a potentially life saving drug Narcan. It's a medication that counteracts the effects of opiate related overdoses. Wyoming County District Attorney Joe Peters, along with his community awareness group, set up shop in Tunkhannock in an effort to get this potential life-saver in as many hands as possible. For years, Wyoming County has been putting up a fight against the opioid epidemic through community events like this one. DAs share crime trends in Luzerne and Lackawanna counties The anonymous drive-through event hopes get Narcan in the hands of as many residents as possible, something District Attorney Joe Peters calls being 'smart on crime'. 'We just want to get Narcan out there. It's like a fire extinguisher. There's one in every building because, you're not trying to encourage a fire, you're trying to have something there to stop the fire,' said District Attorney Peters. Inside the kits, Narcan and instructions on how to administer it. Narcan is a nasal form of the drug naloxone. It binds with opioid receptors in the brain to reverse the effects of an overdose. The drug is not harmful to the user. 'That's the magic and the miracle of this drug,' expressed District Attorney Peters. While opioid related deaths are on the downtrend here in Wyoming County, District Attorney Joe Peters says distribution events like this one are crucial to continuing the fight against opioid abuse. One woman attending the event tells me she lost her brother to a fentanyl overdose only a few years ago. She says she wishes resources like these could have been available then. 'I think not only being aware that this, you know, is in our communities, this fentanyl, but being knowledgeable that there are things like Narcan that can make a difference,' said Mary Scarpa, Tunkhannock. She says now, she carries Narcan wherever she goes just in case someone needs it. 'If the situation ever occurs that, you know, I can help somebody out then I certainly would like to. It is really difficult to lose somebody to an overdose and so I don't wish that upon anybody,' expressed Scarpa. Peters says he hopes to have more Narcan distribution events throughout Wyoming County in the future. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
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San Bernardino County Fair entertainment lineup: Country duo LOCASH, Joe Peters, more
The 78th San Bernardino County Fair's Concert and Dirt series lineup has been announced, which includes a country music band, bull riding, demolition derby and Mexican music. Returning Memorial Day weekend with the theme "Fun for the Whole Herd," this year's fair dates are May 24 to 26 and May 30 to June 1, 2025, at the fairgrounds at 14800 Seventh St. in Victorville. The Dirt Series begins on Saturday, May 24 with monster Tuff Trucks and other vehicles kicking up dirt to the roar of fans in the stands. On Sunday, May 25, it'll be a vehicle-smashing good time during the annual Demolition Derby. The Dirt Series ends on Monday, May 26, with a good old-fashioned Bull Riding competition. Returning country duo LOCASH and singer Joe Peters will kick off the fair's concert series on Saturday, May 31. Named 'country music's iconic feel-good duo' by PEOPLE, LOCASH – Preston Brust and Chris Lucas – launched the record label – Galaxy Label Group. With distribution by BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville, LOCASH said it would continue 'hitting homers and serving up first-class songs,' as hailed by American Songwriter. With fresh music expected to release in spring, this new era follows back-to-back high-profile collaborations 'Let It Slide' and 'Beach Boys." Known for a platinum breakout 'I Love This Life' and Gold No. 1's 'One Big Country Song' and 'I Know Somebody,' LOCASH has earned eight charting singles, two successful albums, nearly 800 million global streams, a history of nods from the genre's biggest awards shows since launching in 2015. Joe Peters was born in Bakersfield, known by many as the 'Country Music Capital of the West.' Raised with a rope in his hand and a guitar slung over his shoulder, at 8 years old, he won his first rodeo and picked up his first guitar, strumming along to the sounds of Waylon Jennings, George Strait, and Merle Haggard, according to his biography. As a teenager, Peters transitioned from riding to team roping, competing across the West while fine-tuning his songwriting and playing for anyone who'd listen at rodeo grounds. Just as he was hitting his stride in the roping world, tragedy struck as he was injured by his horse that rolled over on him. During a long recovery, Peters turned deeper to his music, writing and recording his first song at American Sound Recording Studio, now the Bakersfield Music Hall of Fame. With the help of his best friend, Justin Pensinger, Peters fought his way back into the saddle and back into competition. In 2015, Pensinger died. Peters eventually sold his horse, walked away from the rodeo, and buried himself in the family business. 'Music has a way of pulling a man back to where he belongs,' according to Peters' bio. 'By 2017, Joe was playing local bars, packing in 400-500 people a night. Then came 2019, a trip to Nashville, and a defining moment—sitting on the laundromat floor of a Holiday Inn, pen in hand, the words just started pouring out. They haven't stopped since.' Peters released his debut EP in 2020, and by 2021, he was working with some of Nashville's top songwriters and recording in Music City. His name is now tied to some of the biggest in the industry—he's shared the stage with Brooks & Dunn, Cody Johnson, Jason Aldean, Parker McCollum, and Tim McGraw. The following night on Sunday, June 1, Banda Los Sebastianes de Saúl Plata will close out the music series and the fair. Banda Los Sebastianes is from Mazatlán, Sinaloa in Mexico. Under the direction of Plata Entertainment and producer Saúl Plata, the band formed in June 2012. The band has released several albums, producing numerous hits such as "Indeleble," "Por Si No Recuerdas," "En Eso No Quedamos," "A Través Del Vaso," "Mi Meta Contigo," and "En Vida," among others. In 2019, the band was crowned winner of the coveted and long-awaited "Latin Grammy 2019" in the "Best Banda Music Album" category, an achievement they had worked hard for for many years. In 2021, Javier Larrañaga joined the ranks of Banda Los Sebastianes as the third vocalist, a young and fresh voice that has won the public's hearts, according to Mexico Es Cultura. 'Fun for the Whole Herd': San Bernardino County Fair returns Memorial Day weekend The annual fair will also include carnival rides, many food options and plenty of vendors offering homemade products, food, clothing, home furnishings, spas, cooking ware, and more. There will also be exhibits, ranging from crafts and fine art to food and gardening. During the fair, Future Farmers of America will showcase livestock animals and host the Junior Livestock Auction at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 31. There will also be exhibitors from 4-H, Grange and other independent groups. Also, competitive exhibit entries are being accepted. Some divisions include food, art, ceramics, crafts, models and photography. Fair officials also announced the return of its $20 Truckload Special, which includes the vehicle's driver and seat-belted passengers getting into the fair for a flat cash-only fee, which is paid while parking. For more information, visit or Daily Press reporter Rene Ray De La Cruz may be reached at RDeLaCruz@ Follow him on X @DP_ReneDeLaCruz This article originally appeared on Victorville Daily Press: San Bernardino County Fair unveils packed 2025 entertainment lineup
Yahoo
27-04-2025
- Health
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Getting rid of drugs the right way in Wyoming County
TUNKHANNOCK, WYOMING COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — People with powerful prescription drugs they no longer need are helping get rid of them the right way this weekend. Wyoming County is among the sites taking part on Saturday in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. An event at the CVS in Tunkhannock was billed as 'Got drugs?' Take Back. This initiative is part of a broader effort called 'One pill can kill,' with the goal of preventing medication misuse. The District Attorney compares unused pills in a medicine cabinet to a ticking time bomb. Students duke it out in Scranton STEM competition 'They are such a temptation to grandchildren, to visitors and if we can remove that temptation, we remove the possibility that an individual, particularly a child, will start on the road to taking pills, eventual addiction and in the world of fentanyl, perhaps death,' Wyoming County District Attorney Joe Peters explained. 'These pills can be a hazard to any children, mine or visitors, or anyone else. So by disposing these, some child is not going to get hurt,' District Attorney Peter's father and former Scranton Mayor Eugene Peters. The District Attorney says 100,000 unwanted pills are disposed of properly each year in Wyoming County. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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05-03-2025
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Two children sexually exploited, man pleads guilty
WYOMING COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Wyoming County District Attorney states a man pleaded guilty to charges related to two children and one 19-year-old being sexually exploited. Wyoming County District Attorney Joe Peters says Walter Keppard has entered guilty pleas on charges related to the sexual exploitation of children. Investigators report these crimes happened over three years and involved three separate victims, two who were under the age of 18 and one who turned 19 during the victim's involvement with Keppard. 'The conduct ranged from handcuffing to a pole in Keppard's basement without the victim's consent for approximately 30 minutes, while stating he was going to sexually violate him, terrorizing a second victim that he would, 'shred him into pieces' if the victim ever disclosed the conduct and, possessing hundreds of images of pubescent children engaging in prohibited sexual acts, to supplying juveniles with marijuana and alcohol,' stated District Attorney Peters. Former president allegedly stole $26K from football club On February 26 Keppard entered guilty pleas to the following charges; Sexual Abuse of Children – Possession of Child Pornography (200-500 images) Unlawful Contact with a Minor Terroristic Threats Corruption of Minors Additionally, Keppard has been ordered to be assessed by the Sexual Offender Assessment Board to determine if he is a 'sexually violent predator.' Keppard will have to register under Megan's Law for a minimum of 25 years, and he may have to register for the remainder of his lifetime if he is deemed to be a 'sexually violent predator.' Keppard is scheduled to be sentenced on June 13, 2025. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
