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Walk-in care facility opens in Carbondale
CARBONDALE, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Transportation barriers prevent many patients from accessing healthcare. But a new walk-in care facility in Lackawanna County is ready to change that. Wayne Memorial Community Health Centers has opened a one-stop-shop facility for patients on Brooklyn Street in Carbondale. “Here at this location, we have our family medicine clinic, we […]
Putting a stop to the spread in Lackawanna County
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Much of Pennsylvania is under quarantine, but this time it’s not COVID. The order is an early warning to stop the spread of the spotted lantern fly, the pest that’s been destroying vegetation in NEPA for years. Lackawanna County is just one of 52 counties within Pennsylvania that are part […]
Shuttle service to Carbondale would not use Wayne County shared vans, commissioners say
The Wayne County commissioners issued a clarification on May 23 that the county transportation department is not planning, nor is it in the position, to use its shared ride vehicles on a fixed route to Carbondale for passengers to be able to link with the County of Lackawanna Transit System (COLTS) bus service.
Scranton Giant welcomes customers after fire
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A popular store in Lackawanna County that was damaged by fire in May welcomed customers once again into the store Monday. Giant Supermarket in Scranton reopened on Friday after being closed for more than two weeks to clean up from the fire The store is operating under its normal business […]
History of Wayne County courthouses subject of June 13 talk in Honesdale's main courtroom
Wayne County, Pennsylvania is well over 200 years old, with many stories to tell. Some of those surrounding how the county was forged, its many county seats and courthouses, will be told at special presentation in the historic courtroom in Honesdale, on Thursday, June 13. The Wayne County commissioners have invited this writer,...
New app benefitting Veterans and First Responders
EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU)— On this week’s Veteran’s Voices, a new app will soon help northeastern Pennsylvania veterans and first responders who have suffered the effects of high stress situations. The app was developed by a local entrepreneur who’s already made his mark in the world of high tech. Veterans who return to civilian life often […]
From strangers to a 'Perfect Match': Vietnam Veteran to receive kidney donation from Luzerne County woman
LACKAWANNA COUNTY, Pa. — "It's a nice place up here. It is nice. I come up, and I read books sometimes." At first glance, you would think Russell Canavari and Paula Kashuba have been bonded for a lifetime. "I love Yuengling beer," laughs Russell. "Listen, you can have one...
Indicators 2024: Data shows regional population shift
WILKES-BARRE — According to The Institute’s chief operating officer, Jill Avery-Stoss, demographics describe the features of a community. Each year, The Institute — a regional nonprofit that specializes in community-based research — publishes a series of indicators. These indicators are data points that can be used to explore changes and emerging trends in Northeast Pennsylvania.
Golden Technologies awarded government contract
OLD FORGE – For the fourth consecutive time, Golden Technologies has been awarded another five-year contract by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to supply mobility products since 2003. Golden provides power scooters across the VA nationwide to enhance the quality of life for veterans and allow them...
Madison Township enters into pact with engineering firm
An engineering firm has been chosen to monitor the progress of road paving work authorized this year by Madison Township trustees. Civil and Environmental Consultants Inc. will provide construction management and inspection services for the township’s 2024 road resurfacing program. Trustees, during their May 30 meeting, voted unanimously to enter into a contract with CEC.
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