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Two arrested, cocaine seized after joint investigation

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police say two men have been arrested after a joint drug sale investigation seized cocaine and more than $10,000. 38-year-old Jeremy J. Cruz and 19-year-old Nelson Thomas Cruz, both of Scranton, were arrested following a joint investigation on Nov. 10. According to the criminal complaints, investigators recovered a handgun with […]

Scranton, PA · 18h

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Woman dies, driver injured after both ejected in crash

LENOX TWP., SUSQUEHANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — State police say a crash occurred where both the driver and passenger were ejected, killing one and leaving the other with serious injuries. According to Pennsylvania State Police, the crash occurred on Nov. 9 while the vehicle was driving north on Interstate 81 in Lenox Township, Susquehanna County. The […]

Susquehanna County, PA · 1d

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Cocaine, $10K and altered-serial handgun found between mattresses in Scranton drug probe

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA CO. (WOLF) — Two Scranton men were arrested Nov. 10 after a joint investigation that included a controlled cocaine purchase and searches of two homes, according to criminal complaints. A confidential informant told investigators he could buy cocaine from a man known as “Pito,” later identified as...

Scranton, PA · 19h

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Woman arrested after armed TV robbery, 90 mph chase

WILKES-BARRE TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A woman was arrested Wednesday after police said she stole a 65-inch TV from a Best Buy at gunpoint and led police on a high-speed chase. Jasmyne Destiny Rakochy, 21, of Harding, was arrested Wednesday and faces several charges, including robbery and fleeing police. Police said Rakochy brandished a […]

Luzerne County, PA · 11h

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Scranton Inventory Grows While Prices Climb Against the National Trend

Scranton buyers found more listings to choose from, but prices edged up and well-priced homes moved off the market quickly.

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Cheapest gas stations in Scranton

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Scranton, PA · 2d

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The art of remembrance: Work continues on Archbald Borough Veterans Monument Park

To Stephen Colley, many military memorials feel polished and rigid. Colley doesn't want his work for the Archbald Borough Veterans Monument Park to feel that way. "It looks like movie stars were in the middle of war," the sculptor and Marywood University educator said of other statues he's seen as he stood over several miniature renditions of a 12-foot eagle obelisk he designed.

Archbald, PA · 1d

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Wednesday: No parking on Main Street from East Columbus Street to Kridlo Bridge, Pittston

PITTSTON, LUZERNE CO. (WOLF) — Parking restrictions will be in place Wednesday along Main Street in Pittston as crews prepare to repaint parking spaces following a major repaving project in October. City officials say parking will be prohibited along Main Street from East Columbus Street to the Kridlo Bridge...

Pittston, PA · 1d

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Community remembers Ambrose Cerene, the only soldier from Olyphant killed in Vietnam

OLYPHANT, LACKAWANNA CO. (WOLF) — In 1967, Ambrose Cerene was killed by a sniper in his third tour in Vietnam. And out of the roughly 60,000 people that died in the conflict, he was the only one from Olyphant. And now, roughly 6 decades later, the Olyphant community gathered to make sure he would never be forgotten.

Olyphant, PA · 11h

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Facing ‘space crisis,’ Scranton School District may use eminent domain to acquire former Penn Foster building

The Scranton School District wants to buy the former Penn Foster building — and is prepared to take it by eminent domain if necessary. Scranton school directors voted 7-2 Monday night to allow the district to use legal power to purchase the property for $2.2 million, its appraised value.

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Lane restrictions scheduled Tuesday on I-380 northbound in Lackawanna County

DUNMORE, LACKAWANNA CO. (WOLF) — Motorists traveling on Interstate 380 northbound in Lackawanna County should expect lane restrictions Tuesday, November 10, as crews perform bridge deck repairs. According to PennDOT, the right lane will be restricted between the Daleville/Moscow exit (Exit 19) and the Milford/Interstate 84 East exit (Exit...

Lackawanna County, PA · 2d

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Jessup Christmas House returns, lighting Winthrop Street nightly through Jan. 7

ARCHBALD, LACKAWANNA CO. (WOLF) — The holiday season is already shining bright in Lackawanna County, where the Jessup Christmas House is lighting up Winthrop Street with nearly 700 decorations, primarily nostalgic holiday blow molds. Homeowner Matt Somers began collecting holiday blow molds after moving from Scranton in 2019, finding...

Jessup, PA · 20h

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Backyard Ale House hosting free Christmas breakfast

Backyard Ale House is hosting its 7th Annual Free Christmas Breakfast on Friday, December 25th from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. The free breakfast is for members of the community that are facing barriers this holiday season. The restaurant is asking for donations to help with the breakfast. It is...

Scranton, PA · 2d

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Scranton parish honors veterans at annual Mass and recognition program

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA CO. (WOLF) — Divine Mercy Parish held its fourth annual Veterans Mass and recognition program Sunday, honoring veterans and remembering parish members who died during the past year. The Mass began at 5 p.m. at Divine Mercy Church, 320 Davis St. Father Paul McDonnel, pastor of the...

Scranton, PA · 2d

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City council considers rule changes on e-bikes

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — As e-bikes become more common, Scranton City Council is looking at new rules aimed at improving safety. The proposed changes would restrict where e-bikes can be operated and how they are operated. The use of e-bikes is growing rapidly in many communities, including in Scranton. Many people, especially those who […]

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'The Office' star to return to Scranton for book signing

'The Office' star to visit Everhart Museum exhibition in Scranton for book signing. Brian Baumgartner is heading back to Scranton, where his character, Kevin Malone, worked on NBC's “The Office." As one of his first stops on his upcoming book tour, the actor will visit Everhart Museum’s “The Office...

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Coffee Inclusive Thanksgiving pie sale returns with four desserts; preorders due Nov. 23

PITTSTON, LUZERNE CO. (WOLF) — Coffee Inclusive is bringing back its annual Thanksgiving Pie Sale, offering freshly baked holiday desserts while supporting employment opportunities for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Northeastern Pennsylvania. The sale features four dessert options made fresh by the Coffee Inclusive team. Dutch apple,...

Pittston, PA · 1d

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PennDOT warns wet leaves, fog, sun glare, frost and deer raise fall driving risks

NORTHEASTERN PENNSYLVANIA (WOLF) — PennDOT is reminding Pennsylvania drivers to stay alert as autumn brings changing road conditions and seasonal hazards, including wet leaves, fog, sun glare and morning frost. Among those hazards are wet leaves, which can be as slippery as ice and obscure traffic lines and other...

Pennsylvania · 21h

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