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Downtown Bloomsburg thrives as annual Renaissance Jamboree returns with record vendors
The Annual Renaissance Jamboree returned to downtown Bloomsburg. A portion of west main street was cut with over 150 vendors, food trucks and organizations. They have not had this many vendors since 2019. “So the pandemic put a kibosh on a lot of things we did, we had some street...
Seven arrested during sobriety checkpoint in Bloomsburg
BLOOMSBURG, COLUMBIA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— The Bloomsburg Police Department said they arrested 7 people and filed 12 traffic citations during a four-hour sobriety checkpoint in the town. On April 19, the Bloomsburg Police Department and Northcentral Highway Traffic Safety Association conducted a sobriety checkpoint on State Route 0487 between 6:00 and 10:00 p.m. Officials say they […]
Jeep stolen in Nanticoke found in Shickshinny
SHICKSHINNY, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— State and local police are investigating who stole a Jeep Wrangler in Nanticoke that was located in Shickshinny. On April 15, state police said they were called about a Jeep Wrangler that was parked at the end of McKlintock Street in Shickshinny for an extended period of time. When investigators found […]
Reconstruction Project continues on I-80 in Columbia County
HEMLOCK TOWNSHIP, COLUMBIA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — PennDOT announced Friday that a multi-year reconstruction project will continue on Interstate 80 (I-80) eastbound, just west of the Montour County line and the Route 42 interchange in Hemlock Township, Columbia County, from mile markers 228 through 233. According to PennDOT on Friday, April 26, the prime contractor of […]
Traffic stop results in drugs, guns seized, juveniles charged
SCOTT TWP., COLUMBIA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police stated a traffic stop resulted in multiple people being charged, including juveniles after drugs and stolen guns were seized. Scott Township Police officers conducted a heavy patrol throughout the Scott Township area on April 19 and 20, with a focus on Lightstreet Road (State Route 487) and Columbia […]
Woman arrested for alleged supermarket retail theft
HAZLETON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A woman was charged after police stated she left the Giant without paying for any items. According to the Hazleton City Police Department, on Thursday officers were called to Giant on South Locust Street around 1:00 p.m., for a theft. Police say a woman was stopped by security from leaving […]
Community comes together to raise money for autism
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Dozens were out in Luzerne County to raise money and awareness for autism. Graham Academy hosted “Light it Up Blue”, a community celebration on the square in downtown Wilkes-Barre. A 5k in the morning kicked off the event with entertainment filling Public Square afterwards. There were dozens of food and […]
Cherry Blossom Festival weekend kicks off
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The scattered showers Saturday may have altered some weekend plans but the trees being celebrated at a Luzerne County festival were soaking it all in. The annual event held an inaugural 5k in Kirby Park, giving runners a quick look at the blooming cherry blossoms. More than 40 participants took […]
Investigation underway after two cars stolen in Luzerne County
HAZLETON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — An investigation is underway after two cars were stolen Thursday night in Luzerne County. According to the Hazleton City Police Department, on Thursday around 7:30 a.m., officers were called to Peace Street and 3rd Street for two cars being stolen back to back. The first car stolen was a Black […]
Luzerne County homeless shelter opening seven days a week
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— The homeless population continues to grow across northeastern Pennsylvania, but one city wants to put a roof over their heads seven days a week. A grant was approved earlier this evening which will give a Wilkes-Barre homeless shelter the ability to help Monday through Friday. More than 100 thousand dollars was […]
Police encourage youth to help out at fire departments
DURYEA, LUZERNE CO. (WOLF) — One police department in Luzerne County is encouraging teenagers to volunteer with their neighborhood fire departments. The Duryea Police Department is encouraging parents to talk to their teenagers to learn about volunteering and helping out in the community by becoming involved with local fire departments or EMS.
Springtime fun on tap for Saturday
Northcentral, Pa. — The region is buzzing with activity this weekend, with live music, delicious food, and the arts on display. Lewisburg Arts Festival The annual Lewisburg Arts Festival takes place on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Market Street, with over 120 artists and artisanal food booths. The festival spotlights a diverse...
Gala benefits Luzerne County Child Advocacy Center
WILKES-BARRE, Pa. — Saturday night marked the 8th annual Winter Wonderland Gala for the Luzerne County Child Advocacy Center. Plenty of folks came out to enjoy the wintry-themed event at the Westmoreland Club in Wilkes-Barre. Newswatch 16's Chelsea Strub emceed the event. The advocacy center provides services to approximately...
Bowling for a cause in Wilkes-Barre
WILKES-BARRE, Pa. — It was a night of bowling for a cause in Luzerne County. Folks came out to Chacko's Family Bowling Center Saturday afternoon to support Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northeastern Pennsylvania. There were prizes every hour, plus a basket raffle. Luzerne and Lycoming Bowl for Kids'...
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