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Pennsylvania lawmakers debate minimum wage after trifecta win

DALLAS, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — For the first time since 1993, Democrats will control the Pennsylvania State House, Senate and governorship. State Democrats are calling the election night gains a trifecta. Governor Josh Shapiro spoke about the victories on Wednesday. “We now have a responsibility to govern and govern responsibly with this new trifecta and […]

Luzerne County, PA · 2d

WBRE

Lycoming County DA Tom Marino resigns

LYCOMING COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Lycoming County District Attorney Thomas Marino announced his resignation Wednesday, with his final day set for Friday, Nov. 6. Marino was in office as Lycoming County District Attorney from 1992 to 2002, and from 2024 until his final day on Friday November 6, according to a release from Marino’s office. In […]

Lycoming County, PA · 3d

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Over 100 teams across PA competing to honor veterans

HUGHESVILLE, LYCOMING COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — To honor Veterans Day through competitive youth soccer and community impact; That is the goal for the annual Veterans Day Freedom Cup, hitting the pitch once again over the weekend in Hughesville. 28/22 News was on the sidelines Saturday morning for the very special soccer event. More than 100 teams […]

Hughesville, PA · 15h

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East Lycoming school receives bomb threat same day as Union County school

Lairdsville, Pa. — Renn Elementary School was evacuated this morning after a bomb threat was called into the school, according to East Lycoming School District Superintendent Dr. Gregory S. Scoggins. A bomb threat was also made to Linntown Intermediate School in Lewisburg this morning. Police have not said whether the two incidents are related. The call came to Renn Elementary School at approximately 8:35 a.m. Pennsylvania State Police were contacted immediately, and the building was evacuated. Staff and school resource officers moved students safely to an off-site location, where they sheltered in place. When it became clear that state police K-9 units would need additional time to arrive and clear the building, the district began its parent reunification process. All students were either reunited with parents and guardians or sent home on school buses. Two bomb-sniffing K-9 units later completed a thorough sweep of the building and surrounding vehicles. The school was given an all-clear shortly after noon. Scoggins said no students or staff were injured. In a letter to families, Scoggins thanked district staff, Pennsylvania State Police and local law enforcement, the Lairdsville Community Volunteer Fire Company, St. Mark’s Church, the Lairdsville Cornerstone Restaurant, bus drivers, and parents and

Union County, PA · 1d

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Seneca Resources grant helps Habitat for Humanity build new home

Williamsport, Pa. — Greater Lycoming Habitat for Humanity has received a $10,000 grant from Seneca Resources Company to support construction of a new affordable home at 1626 Scott St. in Williamsport. The grant supports Habitat’s Path to Homeownership program, which helps local families achieve safe, stable, and affordable homeownership. The Scott Street home is the fourth of six planned for the street as part of Habitat’s five-year initiative to build 11 homes in Williamsport and South Williamsport. As part of the grant, Seneca employees volunteered on two active Habitat construction projects on Oct. 20. Volunteers removed the construction fence and handled lawn maintenance at 508 Fifth Ave. and started a Home Preservation Program project across the street at 507 Fifth Ave., preparing the exterior walls for new siding. The Home Preservation Program provides minor exterior home repairs at no cost to homeowners. “This generous support helps make projects like this possible and moves us one step closer to providing another local family with a safe, affordable place to call home,” said Dana Brigandi, director of development at Greater Lycoming Habitat for Humanity. “Volunteers are crucial to the success of Habitat’s mission, and we are so thankful for the hardworking crew

Williamsport, PA · 1d

Times Leader

Luzerne County property transfers from Sept. 16 through Sept. 21

The following are Luzerne County property transfers from Sept. 16 through Sept. 21:. • Stephen Solovey and Margaret A. Solovey to Gensy E. Pena Polanco and Gensy E. Pena Polanco, $175,000, Plains Township. • Union Home Mortgage Corp. to Morban Properties LLC, $115,950, 1008 Ridge St., Hanover Township. • Michelle...

Luzerne County, PA · 1d

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Lycoming County holds Veterans Day Parade in Hughesville

Lycoming County hosted a major celebration honoring our nation's veterans and marking the United States' 250th birthday. The countywide Veterans Day parade kicked off this year at the Lycoming County Fairgrounds in Hughesville. The celebration is meant to bring veterans, families, and businesses together for a day of gratitude and...

Lycoming County, PA · 20h

NorthcentralPA.com

Williamsport council accepts bid for vacant City Hall building 5-2

Williamsport, Pa. — Williamsport City Council voted 5-2 Thursday to accept the only bid that came in for the former City Hall building at 245 W. Fourth Street, and to move ahead with negotiating a sales agreement. Scott Williams, assistant director of community and economic development and planning, told council the city received a single bid for $455,000 when the invitation-for-bids period closed Sept. 30. After review, staff found the bid complete and compliant. The resolution accepts that bid and authorizes the city to proceed with a sales agreement. Solicitors will negotiate the details, and the finished agreement will have to come back before council for a separate vote. The building sits in the central business district and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It would be sold as-is. Terms expected to be worked into the agreement include protections against demolition or major exterior changes, along with a possible right of first refusal for the city if the buyer later decides to sell. The buyer is JBAS Realty of Jessup, owned by John Basalyga. JBAS has indicated it plans to renovate the building for residential use while keeping the exterior intact. The same firm submitted a higher

Williamsport, PA · 2d

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Challengers File Massive 1,126-Page Legal Complaint to Halt Luzerne County Anti-Discrimination Referendum

Luzerne County, PA · 2d

Times Leader

Wilkes-Barre man sentenced for failure to report income for SNAP benefits

A Wilkes-Barre man was sentenced to probation for failing to report employment income while receiving SNAP and medical assistance benefits from Pennsylvania. Luzerne County Court of Common Pleas Judge David W. Lupas sentenced Marc E. Gibbons, 60, of Darling Street, to 15 months’ probation on two counts of fraud in obtaining public assistance. Gibbons pled guilty to the charges prior to being sentenced on Friday.

Wilkes-Barre, PA · 6d

Times Leader

State awards $980,500 to clean up former Wilkes-Barre incinerator site

State Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Rick Siger announced Friday the Industrial Sites Reuse Program (ISRP) approved $980,

Wilkes-Barre, PA · 1d

Times Leader

Wilkes-Barre to dedicate Parsons Park Veterans Memorial on Veterans Day

A dedication ceremony for the new Veterans Memorial at Parsons Park will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11, on Veterans Day. Th

Wilkes-Barre, PA · 1d

Times Leader

Luzerne County Election Board accepts and rejects provisional and mail ballots

Hundreds of Luzerne County Nov. 3 general election provisional ballots were approved for processing during Friday’s county Election Boar

Luzerne County, PA · 2d

WOLF

Luzerne County CYF honors adoptive families at Adoption Day luncheon in Dallas

DALLAS, LUZERNE CO. (WOLF) — Luzerne County Children, Youth and Families (CYF) celebrated 56 adoptions during its annual Adoption Day luncheon Friday, honoring children who found permanent homes over the past year. The luncheon took place at Apple Tree Terrace in Dallas, where this year's theme, “Adding a Pumpkin...

Luzerne County, PA · 1d

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Mansfield Foundation Honors Hundreds of Veterans at Third Annual Dinner, with Guest Speaker Bob Woodruff

MANSFIELD, Pa. (WENY) — Hundreds of veterans were honored Friday evening at the Mansfield Foundation’s third annual Veterans Dinner at the Mansfield Fire Hall, ahead of Veterans Day. Veterans and their guests heard from this year’s keynote speaker, ABC News correspondent Bob Woodruff. Woodruff was embedded with security...

Mansfield, PA · 1d

WBRE

Road closures for Wilkes-Barre Veterans Day parade

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Wyoming Valley Veterans Day parade is this Sunday. Residents can expect road closures and delays. The parade route is along Market Street, from Wyoming Avenue in Kingston to Public Square in Wilkes-Barre, starting at 2:00 p.m. on Nov. 8. The following Wilkes-Barre City roads will be closed between 1:00 […]

Wilkes-Barre, PA · 2d

WBRE

Hardware store celebrates 51-years of Christmasland

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Christmas spirit is on full display at a Luzerne County hardware store. Main Hardware on South Main Street in Wilkes-Barre is celebrating 51 years of Christmasland. The seasonal attraction features 12 rooms filled with Christmas trees, ornaments, lights, and just about every holiday decoration imaginable. Mayor Brown led a ceremonial […]

Wilkes-Barre, PA · 2d

Times Leader

Luzerne County Veteran Affairs busy helping veterans

Since becoming Luzerne County Veteran Affairs director in March, Oscar Flores has been looking for new ways to care for his fellow veterans an

Luzerne County, PA · 19h

Times Leader

Wyoming Valley Veterans Day Parade 2026: Route, lineup time and honorees for Nov. 8 parade

The 81st Wyoming Valley Veterans Day Parade will step off at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 8, beginning at Kingston Corners, traveling down Market Stree

Kingston, PA · 2d

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