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Address mix up causing frustration in Luzerne County
LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A mailing mix up is causing plenty of frustration for a Wilkes-Barre couple. Packages, food deliveries, and many other items are being delivered to a different home with the same address. It’s a situation nobody wants to go through, but one the Fullers have dealt with for years. 28/22 News spoke […]
Game Commission: bear illegally killed in Luzerne County
NESCOPECK, Pa. — An investigation is underway after a bear was killed illegally in Luzerne County. It's a sight people in Northeastern and Central Pennsylvania see often this time of year. Black bears getting up close and personal with garbage cans or strolling through neighborhoods. "Bears are to be...
Luzerne County hospital had put newborn babies' lives at risk, state report says
HAZLETON, LUZERNE CO. (WOLF) — The state Department of Health reported that a hospital in Luzerne County put newborn babies' lives in danger. According to the Department of Health, the report was the result of an "unannounced complaint investigation" conducted on Jan. 24 and 25 at Lehigh Valley Hospital Hazleton.
Luzerne County Sports Hall of Fame inducts 2024 class
WILKES-BARRE TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Many were gathered at Mohegan Sun Pennsylvania for the 40th annual Luzerne County Sports Hall of Fame ceremony. 12 inductees were enshrined, Raghib “Rocket” Ismail and his brother, Qadry Ismail, Sara Silvetti and Jayson Terdiman, Amanda Faust, Sam Hyder, Fritz Bleich, Frank Baur, Sean Robbins, Ed Zawatski, Taylor Lillian […]
Edwardsville Pierogi Festival underway in Luzerne County
EDWARDSVILLE, Pa. — A popular ethnic treat is taking center stage this weekend in Luzerne County. The Edwardsville Pierogi Festival is underway. The two-day festival kicked off at noon on Friday. The event, run by the Edwardsville Hometown Committee, is celebrating its tenth anniversary. Live music, contests, a pierogi...
Flags retired with honor in Plains Township
PLAINS TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Elsewhere, another American Legion Post teamed up with local Boy Scouts and firefighters to assist with the final stages of worn and faded flags. A flag retirement ceremony was held Sunday at American Legion Post 558 in Plains Township. More than 1,000 unserviceable flags were donated or collected from […]
‘Elton’ rocks Pittston Prohibition
PITTSTON – The City of Pittston held Pittston Prohibition for the third time in four years benefitting the City’s Shop with a Cop Christmas program for children on Sunday at the Tomato Festival lot’s main stage. The six-hour show featured Flaxy Morgan, Wade Preston, Mike Miz and...
Wyoming Free Library raises funds with Beer for Books at local brewery
PITTSTON, LUZERNE CO. (WOLF) — The Wyoming Free Library hosted its annual Beer for Books fundraising Event Thursday evening at the Susquehanna Brewing Company in Pittston. Featured there were two food trucks and free ice cream. Tickets were 25 dollars and included two drinks. "We’ve seen a great response...
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...
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.
First responders recognized at Railriders game
MOOSIC, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Much more than just baseball at PNC Field in Moosic. Local first responders were honored for their brave acts of Service. A firefighter who saved a police officer’s life a few years ago was among those to be recognized. Ahead of Friday night’s Railriders game, Geisinger staff presented several awards […]
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