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Memorial Day Car Show got rolling in Exeter
EXETER, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Classic cars, muscle cars, and sports cars were parked outside the American Grill in Exeter. It was all for the eighth annual Memorial Day car show was held at the restaurant Monday afternoon. Families and friends gathered to see the designs and the engines that were in the parking lot. […]
A Seafood Extravaganza By Harbor Crabs
SCRANTON, Pa. — If you love seafood you will love Harbor Crabs! Home & Backyard visited Harbor Crabs in Scranton and were treated to an array of seafood delights. Chef Chin created their Party Combo Seafood Boil an "under the sea" feast fit for King Neptune. Harbor Crabs Manager Jason Lin explained how chef prepares the dish. The combo consisted of lobster tail, king crab legs, mussels, shrimp corn on the cob and potatoes. The chef prepared a mix of spices and then tossed it together with the seafood.
Brooks Mine visitors experience vintage lighting on special tour
Scranton, Lackawanna Co. — People visiting the Brooks Mine in Nay Aug Park in Scranton today received a special mine tour. The Underground Miners organization who run the mine did a vintage lighting demonstration to show the type of light coal workers used in the 19th and 20th centuries.
June Closing Set for Michael’s Restaurant
Last Call for Michael’s Restaurant and Lounge of Falls Township. For several months, it was reported that Michael’s Restaurant, Old Lincoln Highway, Falls Township, would close their doors. Well, now the time is near and Michael’s, after 56 years in the business, will be closing sometime in June of 2024. No official date was given.
Sixth arrest made in deadly Scranton shooting investigation
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA CO. (WOLF) — The mother of a deadly Scranton shooting suspect has been arrested, police announced. The Scranton Police Department announced more charges in the investigation of the fatal shooting of Robert Dawson, who was shot at the intersection of Providence Rd. and Ravine St. on April 9. He was pronounced deceased at the hospital.
57 fallen heroes forever remembered in Dupont
DUPONT, Pa. — The Memorial Day Parade that made its way around the small borough of Dupont had everything you'd expect to see to honor our fallen servicemen and women. But it was at the end of the parade route, at the borough building, where an impactful tribute was about to be made.
New monument revealed at Dupont Memorial Day Parade
DUPONT, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Dupont held its Annual Memorial Day Parade on Monday. This tradition started when the men came home from World War II back in 1945. As part of the ceremony, they unveiled a new monument to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifices. Bob Lopata has been the co-chair for the […]
Marine address crowd at WP-Exeter Memorial Day program
Tired of ads? Subscribers enjoy a distraction-free reading experience. West Pittston and Exeter combined to host a Memorial Day parade and program on Monday. At the end of the parade, the West Pittston 1st Lt. Jeffrey DePrimo American Legion Post 542 and Exeter VFW Post 6518 sponsored a Memorial Day program. This year, Anthony “Tony” Doblovasky, a Marine who served in Iraq and is currently in the Pennsylvania State Police K-9 Unit, served as featured speaker.
Falls grant writing nets more over $1 million, will continue
Following several successful years that yielded more than $1 million in grants for the township, the Falls Supervisors opted on their April 15th meeting to continue its annual contract with a grant writing company. Noting that Millennium Strategies, LLC has helped Falls secure $1,077,693.33 in alternative governmental and nongovernmental grant...
Homeland Security investigation ongoing at two NEPA malls
EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — The search is on for answers surrounding a pair of sports apparel store raids in Lackawanna and Luzerne Counties. Homeland Security has confirmed that they are conducting a law enforcement operation involving a store called sports fever in the Viewmont and Wyoming Valley Malls. 28/22 News was the only station there […]
Man Admits Pointing Replica Handgun At Falls Township Officers, DA Says
Benjamin Fell, 21, was shot by Falls Township police last March 28 during what began as a routine traffic stop on Lincoln Highway, the DA's Office said. Fell fled police in his 2007 silver Ford Focus, driving 75 mph in a 40 mph zone before the chase ended near Oak Lane, authorities said.
PD: Man arrested for fleeing police, having illegal gun
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A man in Lackawanna County has been arrested after harassing a woman and breaking into her home. 32-year-old Jose Montalvo is being charged with evading arrest, carrying a firearm without a license, and tampering with evidence among others. Scranton police stated officers responded to reports of a man being verbally […]
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