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State orders nursing home residents to relocate due to safety risks
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA CO. (WOLF) — The Pennsylvania Department of Health shut down Mountain View Care Center in Scranton Friday evening. Communications Director Barry Ciccocioppo released a statement regarding the relocation of residents saying:. Mt. View Nursing and Rehabilitation is currently in an emergency relocation process due to the risk...
Rev your engines for the Cruzin’ on the Square
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Get ready to rev your engines on Public Square in Downtown Wilkes-Barre. The annual car show will return beginning on Friday. Dozens of classic cars will line the streets of the Diamond City, rain or shine. Cruzin’ the Square takes place the last Friday of every month and runs from […]
Decontamination exercise at Wilkes-Barre VA Medical Center
PLAINS TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Being proactive in taking care of our veterans was the mission at the VA Medical Center. Multiple agencies came together at the Wilkes-Barre VA Medical Center this morning to practice a decontamination scenario. They say it’s all a part of being ready to treat our veterans in a time of […]
Wilkes-Barre to look at new parking ordinance for downtown events
WILKES-BARRE — Several people who were ticketed or warned on Friday regarding parking on Public Square may soon get some good news. With Friday’s Cruzin’ the Square return to Public Square from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., Wilkes-Barre Mayor George Brown said he and his administrative team will look at a city ordinance that bans parking on Public Square 24 hours out from a downtown event.
Getting the word out when disaster strikes
LUZERNE COUNTY, Pa. — Disasters like flash flooding, gas leaks, and tornadoes have impacted northeastern and central Pennsylvania, and it's important that those in charge know what to do when it's needed most. "People are going over 100 percent of their capabilities. It's more of a life safety factor...
Get the scoop on Pennsylvania’s Ice Cream Trail
EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture announced that visitors coming to Pennsylvania should check out Scooped: An Ice Cream Trail. According to officials, Scooped: An Ice Cream Trail was launched in 2018 with 32 ice flavors and bakery treats. Visitors have the opportunity to look at the milking parlor, visit seasonal markets […]
Chemical spill drill for healthcare providers and first responders
LUZERNE COUNTY, Pa. — Geared up in hazmat suits, health professionals at the Wilkes-Barre VA Medical Center in Luzerne County transported the last victim of their chemical spill simulation drill through the decontamination shower. Officials say this practice is crucial to be prepared for real-world scenarios. "It's very important,"...
Mayor Brown announces opening of Keystone Mission’s overnight shelter
WILKES-BARRE — On behalf of Keystone Mission, Wilkes-Barre City Mayor George C. Brown on Friday announced the upcoming opening of the organization’s overnight shelter, at its Wilkes-Barre Innovation Center for Homeless and Poverty. The center is located at 90 East Union St., and the opening ceremony is scheduled...
Pennsylvania preps to keep kids fed over the summer
Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne Co. — School is wrapping up in the next couple of weeks and organizations are preparing to keep kids fed outside of school. This year, Pennsylvania has joined SUN Bucks, a federal EBT program that will give $120 per child to help buy groceries. “Sadly, I think...
Charges filed in animal hoarding situation in Lackawanna County
One person was taken into custody last night after dozens of animals were found inside a home in Lackawanna County. Animal control responded to reports of animal hoarding along Meylert Avenue in Scranton around 5 p.m. 26 cats and two dogs were removed from the property. Seven puppies were removed from that same house last week. The house in Scranton has been condemned.
Lane restrictions next week on I-81 in Lackawanna and Luzerne counties
Tired of ads? Subscribers enjoy a distraction-free reading experience. PennDOT announced on Friday that there will be lane restrictions on Interstate 81 northbound and southbound beginning Monday, June 3, as follows:. • Interstate 81 northbound in Luzerne County from Exit 165 (Mountain Top/Wilkes-Barre) to Exit 180 (Moosic) in for shoulder...
Residents have concerns about proposed solar farm in rural Lehman Twp.
LEHMAN TWP. — A South Carolina developer proposes to build a massive solar energy farm on dozens of acres in a rural area of the township zoned for agriculture. Representatives for Susquehanna Solar LLC appeared before the township’s planning commission on Tuesday to give a presentation about its plans for the solar farm along Roaring Brook Road near Sorbertown Hill Road up to the Hunlock Twp. border.
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