🌱 Why one Edwardsville home was allegedly targeted twice by same suspect
Edwardsville, Pennsylvania Patch AM: a 3 min readGood morning to you Edwardsville! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Why one Edwardsville home was allegedly targeted twice by same suspect
- How Edwardsville police helped secure prison time in sexting case
Also on today's calendar: NEPA Philharmonic - Luzerne 240th.
Today's riddle: Where do math teachers go on vacation? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Saturday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 79 and low of 57 degrees.
- Sunday: Partly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 78, low: 53.
- Monday: Sun, some clouds; pleasant, with a high of 79 and low of 54 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Suspect in recent burglary targeted same residence in 2023 (timesleader.com) — An Edwardsville homeowner on Morgan Lane reportedly recognized a recent burglary suspect as the same man who allegedly robbed him at gunpoint in 2023, leading to new charges. West Side Regional police say the Shavertown man now faces multiple felony counts and remains jailed on substantial bail. Neighbors may be reassured that both he and an alleged accomplice are currently in custody. 
• Forty Fort man sentenced for sexting teen girl (timesleader.com) — A Forty Fort man has been sentenced to 20 months to eight years in state prison after Edwardsville police charged him with unlawful contact and explicit messaging involving a teenage girl. The case, handled in Luzerne County Court, also brings six years of probation and lifetime sex offender registration. Local readers may note this as part of ongoing regional child protection and policing efforts.
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🗞 Nearby News
Kingston
- Judge rejects defense argument to exclude evidence in Balester homicide trial (timesleader.com)
- Volunteers in Medicine of Wilkes-Barre receives 2026 Dr. Jack McConnell Circle of Caring Award from NAFC (timesleader.com)
- American Guild of Organists Duet Concert; Carl Ruck; Alan Hack; September 03, 2026 (wvia.org)
Luzerne
- Luzerne County Democrats filling vacant committee seats (citizensvoice.com)
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