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Yahoo
23-04-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Scranton city council votes for sister city agreement with Sheptytskyi, Ukraine
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The City of Scranton is taking its support for Ukraine to a whole new level. City council voted unanimously Tuesday to establish a sister city agreement with Sheptytskyi, Ukraine. Mayor Paige Cognetti proposed the measure. She says she hopes it can bring our people even closer together. Archery club's PA Wounded Warriors fundraiser The legislation cites both cities sharing rich histories rooted in industry, innovation, and common values. Besides the Scranton community raising funds for Ukraine, it has also supplied vital ammunition. Just last September, Ukrainian President Zelenskyy visited the Scranton Army Ammunition Plant, which produces their artillery. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
23-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Archery club's PA Wounded Warriors fundraiser
BLOOMSBURG, COLUMBIA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A local archery club is hitting the bullseye. To help veterans and active duty military in our state. The Bloomsburg archery club has been a shooting success since 1959. Now they're changing their target, aiming to raise money for PA Wounded Warriors in a fundraiser. Cruzin' the Square Car show returns for 2025 President Barry Sones says he started the annual event after being hospitalized following a bad accident 16 years ago, where he met many struggling veterans. 'Some of them were afraid they were going to lose their house from medical bills and everything, and I've been able to recover very well from the accident that I was in, and this is just my way to pay it back.' Now, after 12 years of the fundraiser, they've raised over $180 thousand for the non-profit. With a game dinner at Hughesville Fire Department's social hall Saturday, and a 3d archery shoot Sunday. People can learn more about the sport and its growing club. 'It's more bonding, bonding with friends and family, and the club in itself is great because it's truly like a family, and you meet so many new people.' Club members Fiona and Emma Madara say they want to see younger generations and more women get involved with archery. 'It's very intimidating when you see all of these men, but then when you go out and you're one of the few women shooting, you feel strong and proud of yourself.' Hoping to encourage and motivate others looking for a new but challenging hobby. 'I would say, 'hey, if it's your goal, I'd go for it.' Believe in yourself, have confidence in yourself.' The Bloomsburg Archery Club's event kicks off at 4 p.m. on Saturday and 8 a.m. more details on how you can take part, you can head to their website. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
